Reaching a major milestone, the completion of a 103-onshore wind turbine project and 160-mile long subsea transmission link sees the Shetland islands connected to the UK mainland electricity grid for the first time 🔗 SSE Renewables's Viking Wind Farm is set to become the UK’s most productive onshore wind farm 💨 SSE plc Chief Executive Alistair Phillips-Davies said: “Delivery of both the Viking Wind Farm and Shetland HVDC transmission link are big engineering achievements and together represent a major milestone on the UK’s path to a clean energy system. “Shetland and the wider North Sea have long supported the country’s energy security and now they are playing a significant role in decarbonising our power system.” #ScotlandIsNow #WindEnergy
Scottish Development International
International Trade and Development
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Think you know Scotland? Prepare to have your mind blown 🤯
About us
At Scottish Development International (SDI) we’re all about discovery: helping ambitious businesses like yours discover an exciting new chapter in Scotland. We’re here to help you discover new business opportunities, markets, ventures and people. And, most importantly, a pathway to success. How about discovering more about your business you never dreamed possible? From tech to fintech to chemical science and digital technology, we’ve helped over 5135 inward investors to realise their ambitions in Scotland. We’ll connect you with the right people. In the right place. And at the right time. Why choose Scotland? • We’ve attracted the most foreign direct investment in the UK after London for six years in a row • Global firms like Amazon, Blackrock, HERO BPO, Intelenet, Mitsubishi, SKNL and United Spirits have chosen to set up in Scotland's growing fintech sector, with Edinburgh rated as a top five global fintech centre (Raconteur.net) • Scotland, especially Edinburgh, has been named as the best European place to start a tech business (European Business Magazine) • With office costs up to 40% lower than London, Scotland is a low-cost, complementary location to the UK capital We can help you to: • Find the right location here • Finance capital investment, innovation and research and development • Identify the skills and talent you need • Train and develop staff • Improve manufacturing and energy efficiency • Develop leadership skills And we’ll provide long-term support to help your business settle, expand and thrive. Discover Scotland. Discover SDI. We’re here and now. NB Generative AI tools are sometimes used to support our social media activity.
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Scotland is working to reduce carbon emissions in its heat industry and is home to pioneering clean heat projects specialising in: 👉 Heat networks 👉 Heat pumps 👉 Heat storage battery 👉 Clean heat research Explore Scotland's portfolio to see where you might fit 🧩 https://ow.ly/yQso50TcgYH #ScotlandIsNow #Heating
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Now is an excellent time to join Scotland’s rapidly growing space industry 🛰️ Learn more about our capabilities in space manufacturing, launch and data, and explore our network of skills, expertise and business support 👉 https://ow.ly/4uvh50T9xjt #ScotlandIsNow #Space
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With the global workforce shortage and the prevalence of AI, businesses and workers must become astute in digital skills while looking to emerging areas such as robotics and advanced tech to stay ahead 👨💻 “Digital skills aren’t just for digital tech sectors; it touches and impacts all of the key sectors that have a significant economic impact,” explains Vicki MacLean, Growth and Inward Investment Manager at Skills Development Scotland. “We understand what we need now – but importantly, what we need to develop for the future.” Scotland has a significant drive underway to ensure that workers have the necessary digital skills as industries evolve with technology; learn more about what it can mean for tech firms 👉 https://ow.ly/WiFk50T8Q0Z #ScotlandIsNow #DigitalSkills
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With its ambitious climate targets setting the pace for other nations, Scotland has created one of the best-connected and collaborative energy clusters in the world 🌎 This means your business can instantly benefit from our established industry networks through knowledge sharing, research and best practice 🤝 Think opportunities for innovation, manufacturing and supply chain development in floating wind. Think Scotland 👉 https://ow.ly/2y4w50T9U2a #ScotlandIsNow #OffshoreWind
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Great news 🎉 Growing Australian fintech company HALO Invest has announced plans to set up a new operations and development centre in Glasgow. We're thrilled to support this £8 million project which follows the recent news that Scotland was once again named as the number one UK location for foreign direct investment projects outside of London, according to the independent EY UK Attractiveness Survey - Scotland 2024. Douglas Boyce CEO of Halo Invest said: “We had the opportunity to locate anywhere in the UK, but Glasgow demonstrated itself as the ideal city for us to base ourselves with its well-established mix of financial services and fintech talent." Jane Martin, Managing Director of Innovation and Investment at our domestic arm Scottish Enterprise, said: “It’s fantastic to see HALO Invest choosing Scotland and investing around £8m in establishing a presence here, demonstrating our globally recognised reputation for financial services and fintech excellence. “Glasgow has a rich pool of talent and the city is well on its way to becoming a world leading tech hub, making it an attractive destination for innovative fintechs looking to disrupt the market." #ScotlandIsNow #FDI #Fintech
HALO Invest chooses Glasgow for £8 million UK launch
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Advancing quantum communication, space sustainability, and cybersecurity, Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh's Quantum Communications Hub Optical Ground Station (HOGS) is set to be fully operational this autumn 🙌 HOGS will explore secure satellite transmission methods to defend against future cyberattacks. Featuring cutting-edge telescopes, cameras, and sensors, the hub hopes to serve both UK and international researchers. In addition to cybersecurity, HOGS will support space environmentalism by tracking debris, identifying previously unseen objects, and developing laser-based de-orbiting techniques for small debris. Professor Gillian Murray, deputy principal of business and enterprise at Heriot-Watt University, said: “Our new Optical Ground Station will create a dynamic new environment where innovation is encouraged. “We have seen an explosion in growth within the space technology sector and higher education has a key role to play to capitalise on this growth. “By actively engaging with businesses that operate in the space sector, we can push the boundaries of what is possible. Our researchers and students bring fresh perspectives, diverse skill sets, and a passion for discovery.” #ScotlandIsNow #Technology #Innovation
Heriot-Watt University begins work on new £2.5m cyber attack station
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The unique combination of a premier manufacturing reputation and a rich history of medical innovation is what helped Scotland become a world leader in the development of technology-led health solutions 🌍👩🔬 Surprised? We're not 👇 #ScotlandIsNow #MedTech
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Scotland has a long history of innovation and ambition, so it's no surprise that we're developing what is thought to be the world's first mechanical bionic hand 🦾 Edinburgh-based Metacarpal Ltd, has secured £800,000 seed funding to accelerate its development into a commercially viable product 👏 Inspired after breaking both wrists in an accident in his final years of study, CEO and Founder of Metacarpal, Fergal Mackie said: "Metacarpal was established to create a better quality of life for amputees. “With the use of truly revolutionary, unique and disruptive technology, our body-powered bionic hand is raising the standard of upper-limb prosthetics. It is the only device to utilise reactive body-power technology giving fingers individual motion." We're proud to be part of this investment round through our domestic arm, Scottish Enterprise, helping to support ambitious companies to scale 👉 https://ow.ly/7VXT50T7yVW #ScotlandIsNow #Innovation
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Scotland’s network of business incubators and science parks help make this small but perfectly formed country one of the most cost-effective manufacturing locations in Europe 🙌 If you're looking to locate to a place with a broad and flexible range of commercial property, incubation and development options, it's time to Think Scotland 👉 https://ow.ly/Xc5s50T6xOB #ScotlandIsNow #MedTech