Advisory / Counseling Services News
9/4/2023
NDA - Local Social and Economic Impact Practitioners' Guidance for grant funding
The NDA has published a guide for practitioners dealing with funding. It may be useful for businesses and groups thinking about applying for NDA funding to understand the principles involved and the aims being pursued for socio-economic targets.5/4/2023
Knowledge Assets Explained
A short film explains what knowledge assets are, why they're so powerful, and how we can help you make the most of them. The Government Office for Technology Transfer (GOTT) is on a mission to help colleagues in the Civil Service, arm's length bodies and public sector research establishments create value for the UK taxpayer by unlocking the full potential of knowledge assets.
5/4/2023
Community Groups Benefit From Slf Awards
The SLF is funded by the Scottish Government and delivered in partnership by the National Lottery Community Fund and Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE). The site of a former hydroponicum in Achiltibuie, where vegetables were once grown without use of soil, will now provide land for affordable housing and an amenity space following a grant of £304,700 to Coigach Community Development Company from the SLF.4/4/2023
AMTE, Thurso Agree An Unsecured Loan From Highlands And Islands Enterprise
AMTE Power PLC - Developer and manufacturer of lithium-ion and sodium-ion battery cells for specialist applications has agreed an unsecured £580,000 loan from Highlands and Islands Enterprise. The loan is repayable after three years and incurs interest, after an initial twelve-month interest free period, at 6.5% per annum.3/4/2023
Dounreay Has Successfully Joined With Magnox Limited
Dounreay has successfully joined with Magnox Limited, effective as of April 1st 2023. This joining is part of the NDA group's wider programme of change.
29/3/2023
NDA Group Gender Pay Gap Report: 2021 To 2022
Data on the difference in employees' average earnings from April 2021 to March 2022 for the NDA group. Gender Pay Gap legislation introduced in April 2017 requires all employers of 250 or more employees to publish their gender pay gap data annually.19/3/2023
Young Entrepreneurs Join Business Support Programme
IMPACT30 is led by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) and delivered by business skills training consultancy, Skillfluence. The fully funded business growth programme for people aged 35 and under who are in key decision-making roles, offers bespoke support from industry specialists.
17/3/2023
First Tenant For New Life Sciences Innovation Centre
Medical device consultancy, iDE8, has leased two laboratories and an office in the facility from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE). The company was formed in 2017 and currently employs seven people.11/3/2023
Credit Union Lending Reaches Record Levels As UK Borrowing Costs Rise
The figures were revealed as the government plans new rules for the sector, allowing it to deliver more products including car finance. Figures from the Bank of England show that credit unions are lending record sums to UK customers, as the cost of borrowing continues to rise.
8/3/2023
Support For Highland Businesses From Highland Council Loan Company
Highland Opportunity (Investments) Limited HO(I)L, The Highland Council's business loan company has launched its first social media campaign to make Highland businesses and community organisations aware of its loan funds. HO(I)L has financially supported more than 1,200 local start-up businesses, community organisations and growth projects within the Highland Business community since it was established in 1986.
28/2/2023
Marine Sectors Offer Transformational Opportunities For Highlands And Islands
The Blue Economy in the Highlands and Islands report was commissioned by HIE and carried out by ekosgen. It explored the wide range of marine related industries and activities, from aquaculture to marine tourism, and points to the ‘natural advantages' of the Highlands and Islands.
23/2/2023
Ulva Ferry Waterfront Project Awarded Almost £250k
Ulva Ferry is situated on the far western coast of the Isle of Mull, with a 40-minute drive on single track roads to the nearest town of Tobermory. The £852,475 project is being taken forward by the Mull and Iona Community Trust (MICT), which has led several projects at Ulva Ferry for more than a decade.
19/2/2023
Caithness Jobs And How To Get Them - Event Back After The Covid Years
Join us on the 11th of March 2023 for Caithness' biggest and best jobs, careers, training and recruitment event. This event is free to attend and all are welcome! Meet real employers and hear about their industries and any vacancies they currently have.
18/2/2023
£2.8m For Research and Development Project That Will Create 500 Jobs
A major research and developments project expected to create up to 500 jobs is underway in the Highlands after securing £2.8 million investment from HIE If successful, the £14m R&D spend by Ross-shire Engineering Limited (RSE), will more than treble the company's turnover and further its ambition for the region to be a centre of excellence for sustainable water treatment technology. With its main operations in Muir of Ord and offices in Inverness, RSE already employs more than 800 people in Scotland and 1,450 in the RSE Group.10/2/2023
Procurement At Dounreay - Information About How To Work With Dounreay As A Supplier.
Commercial pipelines provide a forward look at potential commercial activity within a department. The information presented is for reference only and reflects the Dounreay anticipated procurement pipeline.
7/2/2023
Social Enterprises Important To The Region
Social enterprises are a critical part of the rural economy contributing £197m in the Highlands and Islands - up £32m since 2019. This is according to recent figures released by the Social Enterprise in Scotland: Census 2021.6/2/2023
NDA Group Showcase Skills And Expertise In Westminster
The NDA group are showcasing their contribution to the UK, including skills, community investment and career opportunities, at the NIA's Nuclear Week in Parliament. The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) group are showcasing their contribution to the UK, including skills, community investment and career opportunities, at the Nuclear Industry Association's Nuclear Week in Parliament.
5/2/2023
New Board Member Wanted For Highlands And Islands Enterprise
Scottish Ministers are looking to fill a non-executive director position on the Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) Board, with the new appointee expected to start a three-year term in May. With around 300 staff based across the region, HIE aims to grow successful, productive, and resilient businesses; create conditions for growth, and build strong, capable, and resourceful communities.30/1/2023
Report Highlights Importance Of The Region's Social Enterprises
Social enterprises are a critical part of the rural economy contributing £197m in the Highlands and Islands - up £32m since 2019. This is according to recent figures released by the Social Enterprise in Scotland: Census 2021.30/1/2023
