Innovation in the South of Scotland
The South of Scotland is home to world-class innovations that play to its strengths as a thriving, entrepreneurial rural area. From tourism initiatives based around our exceptional dark skies, forests and cycling, to cutting-edge textiles, technology, design and IT, SOSE helps to support exciting businesses and communities at the forefront of change.
But innovation doesn’t need to be high impact. It can also be about small improvements, digital technology, good ideas and more productive processes that add value and help the local economy – it all adds up! Particularly in a rural region where most businesses are small or medium-sized.
Are you developing a business innovation?
SOSE offers a range of support for business innovators. Whether you’re at the start-up stage or planning change, diversification, digital or growth,
we can help. See the case studies below, and for more information, see business innovation.
Are you interested in innovating in your community?
Communities around the South of Scotland are developing innovative projects to help drive change, prosperity and opportunity in their local area.
See the case studies below for inspiration! If you have a good idea and want to get cracking, see the Communities page and get in touch.
At SOSE, we have a vision to establish the South of Scotland as the centre of opportunity, innovation and growth.
Susan Harkins, Head of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, SOSE