Funding and Support from HIE
6 August 2026 • Sarah Medcraf
HIE Innovation Programme
Looking to develop a new product, service or process, or improve the way your organisation works? The HIE Innovation Programme provides tailored innovation advice, access to specialist expertise, workshops and events, and funding to help businesses, social enterprises and community organisations turn ideas into reality
Digital Specialist Advice Grant
Expert support before you invest. Our Digital Specialist Advice Grant can help you pay for one‑to‑one expert support to explore new digital technologies, such as AI, automation or cyber security, and work out what would actually make the biggest difference for your organisation before you invest.
Design-led innovation in Scotland: Make it right, make it here, make it now
Wednesday 9 Sept, Forres, 12:30-16:30
Join us at the Manufacturing Innovation Centre Moray (MICM) and learn how design-led innovation can help your business develop better products, reduce costs and move from idea to manufacture more effectively. Featuring expert insights, case studies and networking, this event is aimed at manufacturers, engineers and designers looking to turn ideas into scalable opportunities.