Highlands And Islands Enterprise

A Shetland business specialising in engineering and electrical services for the fishing aquaculture and wider marine industries is embarking on a project to access new markets and create jobs.

In a bid to foster the growth of innovative leaders in the Scottish Highlands and Islands, the Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has launched this year's IMPACT30 programme, providing comprehensive business support to 22 individuals under 35 in key decision-making roles.

Thirteen young entrepreneurs from across the Highlands and Islands have become the latest to complete a year-long programme aimed at developing the next generation of entrepreneurs. IMPACT30 is led by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) and is delivered by business skills training consultancy, Sk

Islay Ales Co Ltd, the sole brewery on the island of Islay, has embarked on a £280,000 expansion with a boost from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), which has invested £54,000. This initiative promises to create 2.5 full-time jobs and retain current employment. The brewery, a subsi

C&A Thomason, a family-operated mussel farm based in North Yell, Shetland, has made significant enhancements to its operations thanks to a funding injection of £70,380 from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE). The financial boost has enabled the Shetland business to procure equipment fo

Life science company BASF Pharma (Callanish Ltd) has opened its £1.8 million consumables warehouse in the Isle of Lewis.

The financial year has gotten off to a good start for the Highlands and Islands region and has a promising outlook for inward investment. Vicky Grant, the Highlands and Islands Enterprise’s (HIE) head of international trade and investment, highlighted in her recent blog that this year has alre

Shetland's only commercial woollen mill, Jamieson’s Spinning, located in Sandness, has experienced overwhelming success with its recently purchased Shima Seiki knitting machine, prompting the acquisition of another to meet soaring international demand for its 'Made in Shetland' products. The f

Twenty-six entrepreneurs from the Highlands and Islands have embarked on the final edition of the Pathfinder Accelerator, a four-month programme led by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), aimed at expediting their journey to business success. The programme provides intensive support for business

Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), in partnership with Shetland Islands Council (SIC), has the extension of the Shetland business start-up grant scheme until 31 March 2025. Grants of up to £4,000 for up to 100% of eligible costs are available for successful applicants including individual

Fort William-based Highland Soap Company (HSC) is poised to significantly scale its operations after securing a £51,400 investment from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE). This funding forms part of a larger £205,600 expansion project that will substantially boost both the firm's man

Young entrepreneurs from the Highlands and Islands have become the latest additions to IMPACT30, a fully-funded year-long business growth programme. Run by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) and delivered by Skillfluence, the programme targets entrepreneurs aged 35 and under in key decision-maki

Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has revealed its new five-year strategy aimed at transform the Highlands and Islands into a greener, more equitable, and resilient region.

Scottish Development International (SDI) has revealed a notable surge in Scotland’s export figures, showcasing the country’s robust global appeal in spite of recent economic headwinds.

Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has revealed that businesses and communities supported by the agency in 2022/23 are set to create or retain more than 1,400 jobs across the region over the next three years, including 159 in fragile areas. HIE surpassed almost all of its set targets for the yea