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Helping businesses to transform Scotland’s economy

We back ambition. Find out how we can back yours.

We’re Scotland’s national economic development agency. We help ambitious businesses to innovate and scale. 
 
Using our global reach and networks, we attract inward investment and enable Scottish companies to export and enter new markets.

How we back your ambition

  • The energy transition

    The energy transition presents a once-in-a-generation opportunity for Scottish businesses. 

    We can back your company to thrive in a fast-changing energy landscape.
  • Scaling innovation

    We're helping turn Scotland's innovation strengths into high-growth businesses.

    Find out how we can back your company through funding, expertise and support.

  • Boosting capital investment

    Investing in your business can increase productivity, sharpen competitiveness and strengthen resilience for the future.
    We can help your company unlock growth for the long term.

Opportunities and insights

Latest updates

Export assessment tool

Use our export assessment tool to get tailored guidance on exporting.

Answer a short questionnaire about your organisation. We'll then send you a report on your current exporting progress and possible next steps.

Find out more about our export assessment tool 

Upcoming AI for business: use cases

This session provides a practical, example-rich showcase of real artificial intelligence (AI) applications across marketing, sales, operations, customer experience, and more. 

23 July, 2026, 10am to 12pm

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Our organisation

Find out who we are, what we do, and how you can get involved.

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