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Funding approvals

Where we're investing 

We invest millions in funding every year supporting business and community development across the Highlands and Islands. 

We publish our funding approval lists quarterly every year. They show where we’ve invested and which businesses, social enterprises and communities we’ve helped across the region.

View our most recent approvals below: 

2025 funding approvals

2024 funding approvals

2023 funding approvals

2022 funding approvals

2021 funding approvals

2020 funding approvals

Contact us

If you have a query relating to our approvals, please email customer.service@hient.co.uk

Regional investments

We also invest in regional projects, particularly those placed to take advantage of our unique and natural landscape, and cultural heritage.

Regional investment opportunities

Over the next 15 years, it’s anticipated that the Highlands and Islands region will see a total investment of over £100bn. Find out more.

About us

We're the community and economic development agency for the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. Find out what we do, how we work and how we can help you.

News and blogs

Have a look at our latest news to find out about who we're supporting, where we're investing and how we're helping to develop the region.

Where to next?

Find out more about what we do and where we're investing.

About us

We're the community and economic development agency for the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. Find out what we do, how we work and how we can help you.

News and blogs

Have a look at our latest news to find out about who we're supporting, where we're investing and how we're helping to develop the region.

Base your business here

Get support to locate your business in the Highlands and Islands including advice, funding, property and help to make the right business connections.

Regional projects

We're involved in significant development projects that help grow the economy of our area and businesses thrive

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