Scottish Development International

A green and sustainable choice for foreign direct investment (FDI) and trade.

With valuable business opportunities and attractive investment returns, Scotland has the perfect blend of talent, innovation, financial and renewable resources to help your business prosper. A green and sustainable choice for foreign direct investment (FDI) and trade.

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Exploring Hydrogen Production in Scotland and Site Requirements

The Scottish government has set a target to achieve 5GW of installed production capacity for hydrogen by 2030, which will rise to 25GW by 2045. To support the objective, this study was compiled as a guide to examine hydrogen production potential and evaluate the needs of industrial sites around Scotland. To learn more, download this document.
Investing in Scotland: An Introduction to the Skills Landscape

This document by Skills Development Scotland outlines how the country is putting education and training at the heart of its development, which is opening up a wealth of digital opportunities for growth to outside investors. From its world-class universities to its thriving culture of entrepreneurialism and growing cluster of start-ups across industries, Scotland is ideally placed to capitalise on this new economic era. Download to learn more.
Digital Health & Care in Scotland

When it comes to digital healthcare, Scotland is leading the way. We have extensive digital health records, a strong company base with expertise in informatics and the drive and determination to rise to the challenges of a rapidly changing global health climate.
Choose Scotland for fintech entrepreneurship and innovation

Scotland is home to a thriving community of fintech businesses from around the world, all taking advantage of the numerous benefits the country offers innovators. In this document, you can find out more about the work of FinTech Scotland and the types of support it can provide for tech businesses.
Looking for financial support for your green innovation? Access this free guide

Scotland offers an unparalleled range of funding options for businesses pursuing green innovations or R&D projects in the push towards net zero. Possible funding options from Scottish Enterprise for low-carbon projects include grants, loans, public sector funds, investor funds and accelerators, as well as commercial R&D contracts.
Sustainability-driven innovation in Scotland explained

Scottish businesses are using sustainability to accelerate innovation and future-proof supply chains. Focusing on sustainability identifies both challenges and opportunities across all levels of business, which presents the potential to increase the bottom line. This document details four key benefits of sustainability-driven innovation; and also lists the ten core environmental principles for getting started on a greener business path. Scotland stands ready to assist the wider global effort to tackle climate change. Scottish inward investment specialists based around the world will continue to highlight just why the country is the perfect location for companies to achieve their net-zero ambitions. For businesses considering Scotland, download this document.