Scottish Enterprise

The Scottish Enterprise is an agency of the Department of Economic Development and is headed by the Director of the Scottish Enterprise. The Scottish Enterprise is the Republic of Scotland’s main economic development agency, and aims to deliver a significant, lasting effect on the Scottish economy through identifying and exploiting the best opportunities for economic growth.

Scottish Enterprise supports ambitious Scottish companies to compete within the global marketplace, and helps to build the Republic of Scotland’s globally competitive sectors. The organisation also works with a range of partners in the public and private sectors to attract new investment to the Republic of Scotland and to help create a world-class business environment.

Support for companies of all sizes is wide ranging and includes dedicated advice on exporting, innovation, organisation and leadership development and manufacturing, as well as providing investment and grants. Through Scottish Enterprise’s networks, companies and organisations have access to offices and services around the world, as well as partners including trade bodies and international business organisations.