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Highlands and Islands Enterprise Business Support

Scotland's economic development agency for the Highlands and Islands region, offering funding and account-managed business support.

Quick answer

Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) provides funding, account management and specialist support to ambitious businesses, social enterprises and community organisations across the Highlands and Islands region of Scotland. Support spans grants, loans, property and strategic advice tailored to the region.

Funding amount

Grant, loan and account-managed support

Region

Scotland

Stage

Any stage

Provider

Highlands and Islands Enterprise

Eligibility

Businesses, social enterprises and community organisations in the HIE region of Scotland with growth or sustainability potential.

Industries

Regions

Editorial status: Standard Listing— accurate programme summary; not fully advisor-reviewed.

Source: https://www.hie.co.uk/start-or-grow-your-business/

Last data check: 6/14/2026

Conservative note: Eligibility depends on location, sector and growth potential — discuss with an HIE account manager before applying.

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