Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE)
www.hie.co.uk is the Scottish Government’s economic and community development agency for a diverse region which covers more than half of Scotland.
HIE aims to build sustainable economic growth in all parts of the Highlands and Islands. To improve the region’s performance and its contribution to the economic growth of Scotland, HIE will deliver an integrated strategic approach to development, focusing its activities under three broad headings as dictated by the Scottish Government's Economic Strategy:
- Supporting high growth businesses and sectors, so raising growth rates across the area
- Creating the infrastructure and conditions to improve regional competitiveness
- Strengthening communities, especially in the fragile parts of the area
HIE are delighted to partner with the Technology Strategy Board, Scottish Enterprise, Scottish Funding Council and the Scottish Government to bring Innovate Scotland to Aviemore on 28-29 October 2009.
HIE encourage local business, community group / enterprises, public sector agencies and academics interested in Digital Economy, Low Carbon Economy, Energy and eHealth to attend the event.