Economic Development Directorate

What we do

We play a fundamental role in delivering the Scottish Economic Strategy, through increasing sustainable economic growth.

We are responsible for:

encouraging innovation and entrepreneurship and supporting key sectors
working with other public, private and third sector stakeholders to deliver the Scottish Business Pledge
overseeing a successful major events programme and a vibrant cities agenda
boosting productivity, competitiveness, sustainable employment, and workforce engagement and development
funding City Region Deals to attract investment and create jobs
European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIFs), the European Union's way of investing in 'smart, sustainable and inclusive' growth in its member states