Research, evaluation and insight

This short review and scoping report was commissioned by the Scottish Enterprise (SE) Rural Team to provide an initial assessment of the opportunity for growth in the commercial flower growing sector in Scotland.

This report updates the previous research into the acquisitions market in Scotland, extending the period of data analysis from 2003 to 2017.

This paper provides a summary of Scotland’s trade position and performance using recently available data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) and the Scottish Government (SG).

The report provides an assessment of the total potential market demand for Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) for 2025 and 2040 in Scotland, and explores the related potential economic development impacts and infrastructure issues.

The purpose of the study was to assist Scottish Enterprise (SE) deepen their understanding of Industry 4.

This capability statement outlines Scotland’s geographic and technical strengths in oil and gas decommissioning.

This report presents the findings of an assessment that aimed to identify key sub sectors and areas of opportunity in alternative markets for the diversification of the Scottish oil and gas supply chain.

The collaborative economy involves connecting individuals or communities via online platforms that enable the sharing or provision of goods and services, assets and resources without the need for ownership.

This report presents the findings of the research carried out by Social Value Lab and the Yunus Centre on the support arrangements for social enterprises in Scotland, building on the findings from the 2017 Social Enterprise Census and additional consultation.

In February 2015, Scottish Enterprise, Falkirk Council, Chemical Sciences Scotland and Grangemouth’s key chemicals businesses adopted the 'Future Grangemouth Vision 2025’.

This discussion document presents the results of a study to review the innovation landscape in Scotland for the Food & Drink industry and supply chain as it stands today and to establish if there are any gaps in current innovation infrastructure provision.

Cybersecurity is a key strength of Abertay University.

CeeD is a cross-sector peer-to-peer community and co-operative problem solving and learning network, originally operating within the engineering sector but now operating across many key public and private sector organisation.

Prestwick Aerospace is one of three main aerospace hubs in the UK, and has the potential to become the location of the first spaceport in western Europe.

The Tradescape Evidence Pack summarises the key findings from the Tradescape 2025 project, which took place February to October 2017.

This paper details the additional analysis undertaken by Scottish Enterprise (SE) following completion of the main evaluation report by SQW (‘Strategic evaluation of SDI international activities’), published separately.

This report presents the findings of a qualitative assessment of the Destination Leadership Programme (DLP).

This guidance aims to assist port operators, waste management operators and the oil and gas industry understand the waste regulations and the consenting requirements in Scotland associated with the decommissioning of offshore oil and gas installations, wells, pipelines and other subsea infrastructure on the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS).

The following research was commissioned by the Energy Savings Trust, in partnership with Scottish Enterprise, the Scottish Government and Zero Waste Scotland.

This report presents a detailed and comprehensive analysis of the early stage risk capital market in Scotland for 2016.

The study examined freight flows in the Grangemouth Investment Zone (GIZ).

This report presents the findings of an interim evaluation of the delivery and impact of Scotland Food & Drink’s (SF&D) industry leadership activities.

The research aimed to analyse the productivity of the Scottish textiles sector and the challenges to productivity improvement.

This report presents an assessment of Scotland's international competitiveness in the energy systems sector.

This report assesses energy system technology activity in Scotland and compares the capabilities of Scottish companies with the rest of the UK and other relevant developed and developing countries.