Support for businesses

Highlands and Islands Enterprise

Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) is the economic and community development agency for the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. We have been working with organisations and communities for over 50 years to ensure the region remains successful and competitive.

We’re here to help businesses of all sizes grow and prosper in our region. We have numerous powers at our disposal, including financial support, business planning and development, and the ability to help you make those all so important business connections.

We can support businesses looking to locate within our region and that includes those looking to make the move to the European Marine Science Park in Argyll.

Find out more about us below or get in touch to see how we can help you.

How HIE helps organisations

Expert advice and support

We have an array of business support available, as well as experts within our network to help you make the move here. Funding and expert advice on property options, recruitment, and skills can all be available to make your move as easy as possible.

Events

We hold regular in-person and online events on a number of specialist business topics that can help those already here or those looking to learn more about opportunities in our region.

Funding and investment

We can provide funding, investment, and business rate reductions in some areas, to help your business flourish here. We can help you explore grants, loans, and other financial support, as well as assistance for research, feasibility studies, and training.

Property and land

We can help you find the best location and premises for your business, whether that's at the EMSP or elsewhere within our region.

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Additional Public Sector Support

As well as support from HIE, there are other public services across Scotland available to help you start, grow and develop your business here.

Find Business Support

The Find Business Support website is a collection of public sector support from across Scotland. It includes support available to businesses and communities from government, its agencies and partners.

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Business Gateway

Business Gateway offers free and impartial business advice to anyone wanting to start up or develop a business within Argyll and Bute.

Find out more

Our Partners

Organisations help support business growth and marine cluster development. Find out more about some of our partners below.

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