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Building our future
We are Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE). Our purpose is to generate sustainable economic growth across our region
We have some exciting graduate placement vacancies available at the moment
Come along to the XpoNorth on the Road event taking place this month in Stornoway
Latest news and updates
- 01 May 2019
Dingwall confirmed for Norwegian style learning centre
Young people in Ross-shire are to benefit from a new Norwegian style learning centre as Dingwall is announced, today (Wednesday 1 May), as the location for the third Newton Room in the UK.
Read more - 30 April 2019
Funding support announced for Scottish mountain biking
Fiona Hyslop MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Culture, Tourism and External Affairs, today (30 April) formally launched the Scottish Mountain Bike Strategy for 2019 -2025.
Read more - 30 April 2019
XpoNorth 2019 showcase announced
Scotland’s leading creative industries festival and showcase, XpoNorth, returns to Eden Court on July 3-4 with a mixture of lectures, workshops, and networking opportunities.
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Upcoming events
- May 8
- May 15
- May 16
- May 16
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Have a look at our maps to find out more about the projects we're investing in and the communities we're working with.
Our Priorities
Businesses and social enterprises in the Highlands and Islands are ambitious, both for their individual enterprise and for the growth of the region as a whole. Greater economic prosperity will be delivered through private sector led investments which create jobs and wealth.
The Government Economic Strategy (GES) identifies seven sectors as offering particular opportunities for growth due to existing comparative advantages or through potential to capitalise on Scotland's unique natural assets.
HIE plays a leading role in developing the conditions which will enable the Highlands and Islands to fulfil its potential as a globally competitive region with a thriving, low carbon economy.
Strong communities are essential to the continued success of the Highlands and Islands. Social and economic developments are complementary in achieving growth, particularly in remote, sparsely-populated areas.