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New innovation service

Rising cost of doing business

Funding available

Who we are

HOW WE WORK WITH CLIENTS

We work with businesses, communities and social enterprises across the Highlands and Islands. We also support businesses looking to locate in our region.

Our support can include specialist advice across a range of key topics including innovation, R&D and improving productivity, as well as access to property, and funding.

How we work

HELPING TO BUILD A SUCCESSFUL REGION SINCE 1965

We are the economic and community development agency for the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. We've been working with organisations and communities for over 50 years to ensure the region remains successful and competitive.

About us

STRATEGY AND VISION

We want the Highlands and Islands to be a highly successful, inclusive and prosperous region in which increasing numbers of people choose to live, work, study and invest.

Our Strategy covers a three-year period supported by our operating plan updated annually. They detail how we will invest to support sustainable and inclusive growth across our region.

Strategy and operating plan

Work for us

As an organisation one of our top priorities is attracting talent to our region, so we know a thing or two about making people welcome.

Keep an eye on vacancies and if you can, come join our team, we’d love to have you.

Work for us

Investing in our region

How we supported the Highlands and Islands economy, businesses and communities during 2020-21

Published on 31/03/2022

120.8

capital asset investment across the region

43.6

COVID-19 funds distributed to businesses & communities

8.9

invested in projects in fragile areas

24.1

approved to support businesses & social enterprises grow

a spectacular and diverse scottish region

Our region may be known globally for its beauty and produce, but there's so much more to discover about the Highlands and Islands. Covering over 15,000 miles, it's home to more than 480,000 people and over 20,000 businesses.

cyclists above Uath Lochans

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