Research, evaluation and insight
Our research, evaluation and insight provides a publicly accessible collection of evaluation and research reports from Scottish Enterprise. The reports cover all aspects of Scottish Enterprise's economic development activities and are available for download at no cost.
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Economic Research alert - August 2023 (2023)
This paper provides an overview of research in the public domain over the last month with a focus on jobs, innovation, international and investment.Scottish EnterpriseResearch -
Investing In Our Place – Delivering the Place Principle in mixed-use development (2023)
The research comprises two documents.Nick Wright Planning, Steven Tolson and Iglu Studio LtdResearch -
Decarbonisation of Scottish Maritime Transport (2023)
Scottish Enterprise appointed Optimat to assess the capability of industry and research organisations in Scotland to decarbonise maritime transport, within the context of global capabilities and market drivers for maritime decarbonisation.OptimatResearch -
Synthetic/Sustainable Aviation Fuel Mapping (2023)
Scottish Enterprise appointed Optimat to undertake an independent assessment to understand the capability/interest of industry and research organisations in Scotland to support the adoption of synthetic/sustainable aviation fuels (SAF), which is seen by many as the first step towards decarbonising Scotland’s aviation sector.OptimatResearch -
Economic Research alert - July 2023 (2023)
This paper provides an overview of research in the public domain over the last month with a focus on jobs, innovation, international and investment.Scottish EnterpriseResearch -
Review of the life science and health tech innovation and commercialisation support landscape (2023)
This research provides a review of the support ecosystem and the organisations currently providing innovation and commercialisation support to Scottish health innovation life sciences companies (including digital health companies), as well as the support for non-Scottish companies seeking to engage or set-up in Scotland.Fulcrum DirectResearch -
Economic Commentary - June 2023 (2023)
The Economic Commentary provides a regular update on global, UK and Scottish economic trends, drawing on recent economic data as well as feedback from businesses.Scottish EnterpriseResearch -
Economic Research alert - June 2023 (2023)
This paper provides an overview of research in the public domain over the last month with a focus on jobs, innovation, international and investment.Scottish EnterpriseResearch -
Climate tech: mapping the landscape in Scotland (2023)
Growing evidence of the impact of climate change is making climate technologies an increased priority for policymakers, investors, businesses and consumers.University of EdinburghResearch -
Investing in ambition: Scotland’s equity risk capital market 2022 (2023)
The purpose of this report is to provide a detailed analysis of the risk capital market in Scotland for the calendar year 2022.Scottish EnterpriseResearch -
Blockchain in Scotland: Landscape Overview (2023)
This paper provides an overview of the Scottish Blockchain Landscape and existing ecosystem and explores the economic opportunities that blockchain technology can present for Scotland.Deep Knowledge AnalyticsResearch -
Economic Commentary / Customer intelligence - May 2023 (2023)
The Economic Commentary / Customer intelligence report provides feedback from businesses over the course of the month.Scottish EntepriseResearch -
Economic Research alert - May 2023 (2023)
This paper provides an overview of research in the public domain over the last month with a focus on jobs, innovation, international and investment.Scottish EnterpriseResearch -
High value manufacturing property needs in Scotland (2023)
Scottish Enterprise (SE), and partner agencies HIE and SOSE, appointed Ryden to undertake analysis into market failure associated with the provision of industrial land and property to support the growth of High Value Manufacturing (HVM) in Scotland.RydenResearch -
Overview of Scotland’s economic performance (2022)
Providing an overview of how Scotland is performing across a number of different economic indicators.Scottish EnterpriseResearch -
De-centralised Green Hydrogen Production Site Identification and Opportunities Study (2023)
Scottish Enterprise (SE) in partnership with South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE) and Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) appointed Ironside Farrar Ltd.Ironside Farrar LtdResearch -
FemTech Economic Opportunity for Scotland – research study (2023)
The aim of the study was to identify the nature and scale of the economic opportunity for Scotland relating to the rise of the global FemTech market.EkosgenResearch -
Hydrogen demand in Scotland: a mapping of industrial and transport applications (2023)
The aim of the study was to address the chicken and egg dilemma present in the budding hydrogen market.Ricardo / Element EnergyResearch -
Hydrogen for Scottish Distilleries: a research study (2023)
The aim of the study was to help distillery operators to better understand the techno-economic and regulatory implications of using hydrogen to decarbonise their energy requirements for heat, and to inform their decisions on potential hydrogen projects suitable for their sites.RicardoResearch -
UAE hydrogen - clean energy incubator scoping study (2023)
Scottish Enterprise appointed Xodus Group to examine potential options for a delivery model to support the creation of a facility in Abu Dhabi which enables Scottish supply chain companies (predominantly SMEs) to bring their products and solutions to the UAE in a supportive environment.Xodus GroupResearch -
Market opportunities for Scottish direct electric heat manufacturing (2023)
Scottish Enterprise appointed Carbon Limiting Technologies (CLT) to undertake an assessment of the current state of the market for direct electric heat solutions up to 2030 in Scotland.Carbon Limiting TechnologiesResearch -
Economic Commentary – April 2023 (2023)
The Economic Commentary provides a regular update on global, UK and Scottish economic trends, drawing on recent economic data as well as feedback from businesses.Scottish EnterpriseResearch -
Supply chain opportunities for Scotland and policy development evidence (2023)
Scottish Enterprise’s Insights & Economics Team was asked to explore the extent of activity SMEs have in the supply chains of large businesses, and what could be done to strengthen their ability to benefit from the opportunities presented by global supply chains.Paul Hopkins, Scottish EnterpriseResearch -
Economic Research alert – April 2023 (2023)
This paper provides an overview of research in the public domain over the last month with a focus on jobs, innovation, international and investment.Scottish EnterpriseResearch -
Heat Pumps and Heating Systems Components Analysis (2023)
Scottish Enterprise commissioned Ramboll to deliver a report to increase understanding of the components, activities, costs, and capabilities required to deliver a more localised heat pump system supply chain in Scotland.RambollResearch
Impact appraisal and evaluation guidance
Read our impact appraisal and evaluation guidance to learn more about how we create these reports.
This guidance helps us ensure that any impact assessment for our projects and programmes uses consistent methodologies and is undertaken in a transparent way.
The full guidance is available as a PDF.