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In excellent news, the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Gaelic, Kate Forbes MSP, today announced the appointment of Professor Sir Jim McDonald as the new Chair of Scottish Enterprise. Adrian Gillespie, our Chief Executive, said, “We’re delighted to welcome Professor Sir Jim McDonald as the new Chair of Scottish Enterprise and look forward to working with him. “Sir Jim has repositioned the University of Strathclyde as a leading international technological university, delivered a £1 billion campus development and worked closely with Scottish Enterprise in establishing the Glasgow City Innovation District and the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District Scotland. “He knows us well having previously served on our Board and brings a significant passion for economic development and expertise in innovation and the energy transition. “His global reputation, connections across the private and public sectors, and impressive leadership track record will be enormous assets to Scottish Enterprise.” Read the full announcement 👉 https://ow.ly/m4ey50UucgK #Scotland #Business

Recently, five Scottish companies posed their business growth plans to a room full of GlobalScots in Edinburgh plus a large delegation of GlobalScots who dialled in virtually from markets all around the world 🌍 Trevor Jackson of Jackson Distillers Ltd was one of the company representatives who joined the event. Speaking in the aftermath of the event, Trevor said the following: "The GlobalScot Connect Event was a great example of how, as a registered business member of the GlobalScot network, Jackson Distillers benefits immensely from a wealth of global connections and insights. "Having the opportunity to pitch for support from GlobalScots at this event allowed Jackson Distillers to access support in international markets, connect with like-minded Scottish businesses and experts around the world, and tap into new avenues to fill our funding stack. "The network’s collaborative spirit, global reach and dedication to supporting Scottish businesses is second to none, and we’re proud to contribute to and benefit from this vibrant community.” GlobalScot is a network of vibrant dynamic business leaders based in international markets around the world who are ready and willing to help Scottish companies to unlock ambition, unblock challenges and identify new pathways to success 💪 Find out how your company can tap into the GlobalScot network today 👉 https://ow.ly/gPEu50UqZqM #GlobalScot #Business

More than half of all business growth stems from innovation, so it's crucial to adopt a well-informed approach to maximise your business benefits 📚📈 We've already supported over 100 Scottish companies and can offer workshops, R&D connections, or guidance on grants and funding tailored to your needs. Our expert advisers will work closely with your business to: 🙌 Stimulate and create new ideas 🙌 Develop products and processes 🙌 Launch your innovations onto the market 🙌 Manage and protect your intellectual property (IP) Discover if you're eligible for support and make an enquiry today 👉 https://ow.ly/Yj8v50UtgaR #BusinessGrowth #Innovation

Window and door manufacturer, CCG (Scotland) Ltd, is making significant capital investments to boost growth and increase productivity 💪 Unveiling its new state-of-the-art facility, the company is undergoing a £6 million expansion plan to support its passion for innovation. Commenting on the firm's ambitious plans, Stuart Glen, PVCu Factory Manager, said : “In my 40 years in the industry, I have never seen such rapid progress in the production of PVCu window and door products. With the investment from our board, support from Scottish Enterprise, and our valued partner REHAU we have elevated our product range and service standards." Read more 👉 https://ow.ly/RTxX50UsIUy #CapitalInvestment #Innovation

Scotland’s First Minister, John Swinney, and the UK Minister of State for Science, Research and Innovation, Lord Vallance, have today marked the start of the construction of a £20 million Oligonucleotide Manufacturing Innovation Centre of Excellence in the Glasgow City Region. Supported by UK and Scottish Governments through funding from the Office for Life Sciences and ourselves, the centre will drive economic growth and collaboration, creating high-skilled jobs and helping to build an innovative medicines manufacturing hub in Scotland. First Minister, John Swinney, said: “This centre brings together life sciences and manufacturing – two of our most successful sectors. We know the life sciences sector is good for Scotland’s economy, but the medicines that will be made in Paisley will benefit people around the world by offering innovative and life-saving therapies with the potential to treat cancer, heart disease, and Alzheimer’s disease." Adrian Gillespie, our Chief Executive said: “This is a terrific step in Scotland becoming a world-renowned Oligonucleotide hub where innovative, life-saving treatments will be developed for patients around the globe. “The market for this pioneering technology is predicted to double over the next five years which presents opportunities for many more companies to join a rapidly growing medicines manufacturing supply chain in Scotland." The state-of-the-art facility, due for completion in 2025, will be run by CPI and will sit alongside CPI’s Medicines Manufacturing Innovation Centre, further expanding its presence at the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District Scotland (AMIDS). Read the full article 👉 https://ow.ly/PKzJ50UrXIC #LifeSciences #Manufacturing #Innovation

Our Clean Heat Expert Support service offers free, impartial advice to help your business capitalise on the significant growth opportunities brought about by the clean heat revolution. You could be eligible for up to three days of consultancy with an industry expert, offering advice and support to help guide and focus you on key areas of action. Find out more and how to apply 👉 https://ow.ly/5qAy50UlwWw #CleanHeat

An investment of £50 million will see Forth Ports Limited enhance its facilities, including marine access, infrastructure and vessel assets at the Port of Leith. The investment comes after the port operator secured its largest ever offshore wind contract, with the 1.1 GW Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm, which will use Forth Ports' facilities and expertise at newly-created renewable energy hubs at both the Port of Leith and Port of Dundee. 50 new and up-skilled jobs will also be created as part of work to upgrade the infrastructure. Commenting on the news, David Webster, Commercial Director at Forth Ports, said: “We have created world class renewables hubs in Dundee and Leith and solved the challenge of local content by locating at ports near the construction sites, creating high quality local green jobs and local supply chains while securing work for future generations.” John Hill, Inch Cape's Project Director, added: “The utilisation of these two east coast ports for our offshore construction will also facilitate significant opportunities with our Tier 1 contractors for the wider Scottish supply chain.” Read the full story 👉 https://ow.ly/Ev0A50UqvG6 #OffshoreWind #Investment

"I want to make Scotland the best place in the world for founders to launch and grow a start-up business,” - Kate Forbes, Deputy First Minister. The Scottish Government's £15 million investment to support start-ups includes £4 million to grow the number of female entrepreneurs 📈 Additionally, it also announced that it is planning another round of the Ecosystem Fund, as well as a new fund to develop clusters in sectors such as life sciences, digital, and advanced manufacturing. Read more 👉 https://ow.ly/fEIp50UoVmT #WomenInBusiness #Entrepreneurship