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Latest cohort of CivTech Challenge winners announced
Innovation
Destination Tweed’s ambitious plans backed by South of Scotland Enterprise
Communities
Routemap to be created to steer South of Scotland to Net Zero
NetZero
Scotland's Climate Week showcases significant opportunity we cannot miss
NetZero
Scottish Borders youth charity receives SOSE funding for building redevelopment
Communities
Green Heat Hub Grand Challenge launched to find Net Zero solutions
NetZero
Applications now open to help shape the future of the South of Scotland
Partnership
Consultation events begin to help develop land use approach for Net Zero journey
NetZero
Vision for South to become Scotland’s leading cycling destination
Cycling
Entrepreneurial talent in South of Scotland to be nurtured by exciting new partnership
Partnership
SOSE investment supports recycling company’s expansion plans as part of fire recovery
Business Support
Zero Waste Scotland and South of Scotland Enterprise team up to bolster circular economy efforts across Southern belt
NetZero
New South of Scotland start up launched to help care sector develop skills via virtual reality
SOSE
£5M Smart Green Shipping FastRig project set to turn the tide to make shipping greener
NetZero
Opportunity to name new Golden Eagle chick as South of Scotland Enterprise attends South agricultural shows
TeamSOSE
South of Scotland Enterprise and Fuel Change team up for Net Zero challenge
NetZero
Recruitment support made available for South of Scotland businesses
TeamSOS
Community-led Tapestry Way Action Plan aims to continue revitalising Galashiels town centre
Cycling
First South of Scotland event to explore hydrogen opportunities
NetZero
Planning application submitted for Mountain Bike Innovation Centre
TeamSOSE
SOSE launches digital strategy to help unlock the potential of the South of Scotland
TeamSOSE
South of Scotland businesses remain confident amongst economic uncertainty
TeamSOSE
SOSE invites innovative thinkers to take up CivTech energy efficiency and cycling challenges
2 minute read
SOSE welcomes 2023 UCI World Championships Glentress host venue announcement
Cycling
Funding boost secures future of Ukrainian Chapel
Communities
New SOSE Board holds inaugural meeting
TeamSOSE
SOSE welcomes global leading initiative to help decarbonise South of Scotland
NetZero
Jobs and economic boost for Scotland through inward investment
Inward investment
Alpha Solway launches new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Dumfries
Business Support
World Forum for FDI gives South of Scotland chance to be heard loud and clear
Inward investment
Jane Morrison-Ross: The time is now for a second Scottish Enlightenment
Partnership
National Recruitment Campaign Launched To Address The Urgent Need For More Childminders In Scotland's Remote And Rural Communities
2 minute read
New Natural Capital principles to promote responsible investment
Natural Capital
New partnership to discover more about innovation and entrepreneurship landscape in the South
Partnership
South of Scotland Enterprise becomes Carbon Literate Organisation
NetZero
Kirkhope Steading project to breathe life into Ettrick Valley
Communities
Helping you access the right support – whatever your business needs
Partnership
Help shape the South of Scotland Regional Land Use Partnership
NetZero
'Stop trading with Russia' - Finance and Economy Secretary statement on Ukraine conflict
Trade
Innovative new South of Scotland project AIMS to transform manufacturing
Partnership
Business Breakfast events offer further chance to shape future of South
Engagement
Galashiels community invited to take part in regeneration consultation project
Communities
New Natural Capital team to help drive just and fair economy in South
TeamSOSE
SOSE to mark International Women’s Day with inspiring virtual event
Event
SOSE appoint four new Board members
TeamSOSE
Significant step forward for Mountain Bike Innovation Centre with historic mill purchase
innovation
Regeneration project to reinvigorate rural Dumfries and Galloway communities
Communities
Call for creatives to get involved in South of Scotland research
2 minute read
People of South encouraged to take part in second phase of SOSE engagement tour
TeamSOSE
New partnership to support enterprising communities in the South of Scotland
Partnership
Latest South of Scotland Business Panel survey results published
Business Support
Berwickshire visitor attraction receives SOSE funding boost for ambitious development plans
Tourism
Funding of up to £20,000 available to solve SOSE's Creative Informatics Challenge
Culture
CivTech winning team announced to tackle South of Scotland Net Zero Sprint Challenge
Innovation
Borders firm leads the way with virtual reality technology to assist understanding of dementia
Innovation
Support for electric car and bike app pilot to help explore South's nature and wildlife
NetZero
Delivery Plan launched for South of Scotland Regional Economic Strategy
Engagement
Ten innovative responsible tourism projects launched as part of £25million Scottish Tourism Recovery Programme
Tourism
South of Scotland Enterprise ready to support South’s journey to Net Zero
NetZero
New work experience programme to inspire next generation of Dumfries and Galloway farmers
Business Support
Eyemouth Boatyard Sets Sail on Fair Work Journey
Fair Work
Push for responses for inaugural Scotland-wide rural survey
Business Support
South of Scotland Enterprise seeks four new Board members
TeamSOSE
First ever engagement tour to discuss future of South of Scotland economy
Engagement
South of Scotland urged to get involved in COP26 virtual programme
NetZero
SOSE urges climate commitment from organisations across the South
NetZero
SOSE responds to STEP site announcement
innovation
SOSE welcomes South of Scotland-based CivTech Challenge winning teams
NetZero
Rural firms encouraged to take part in new business survey
Business Support
2025 UK City of Culture longlist announced
Culture
South of Scotland Enterprise launch new app
TeamSOSE
First for South of Scotland as cross-sector Additional Support Needs Network to be launched
Communities
10-year vision for fairer, greener and flourishing South of Scotland launched
Strategy
Carsphairn Community Woodland receives SOSE support to create sustainable benefits
NetZero
COVID-19 recovery continues as new South of Scotland survey shows positive business outlook
Business Support
First year shows significant support for South of Scotland
Business Support
SOSE and CivTech programme team up with innovative partnership agreement
Digital
Virtual event to explore benefits of 5G technology for South of Scotland
Digital
Manufacturing company’s plan to retain and grow Scottish Borders base backed by South of Scotland Enterprise
Manufacturing
Up to 30 jobs to be created in Borders through new sustainable construction materials hub
sustainability
An open letter to Scotland’s Young People
Partnership
First South of Scotland focussed Digital Economic Business Survey published
Digital
South of Scotland businesses urged to realise benefits of innovation
Innovation
Iconic Jedburgh building’s regeneration plans receive South of Scotland Enterprise funding boost
Communities
South of Scotland Enterprise and Borderlands Partnership to progress 2025 UK City of Culture bid
Culture
Scottish Tourism Leadership Programme launched
Tourism
South of Scotland Enterprise and Scottish Borders Council support for next phase of Galashiels regeneration
Communities
Exciting opportunity for South of Scotland with City of Culture 2025 bid
Culture
Interface and South of Scotland Enterprise to work together to provide focussed support
Innovation
Consultation launched on draft South of Scotland Regional Economic Strategy
Communities
South of Scotland Enterprise and VIBES Awards call on businesses in Dumfries & Galloway to play their part in helping Scotland meet ambition to be carbon neutral (1)
NetZero
South of Scotland Enterprise raises the bar on Fair Work and Digital Development
NetZero
South of Scotland Business Panel members sought to help shape ambitious plans for the region
Business Support
South of Scotland tech challenge seeks carbon capture breakthrough
technology
Ambitious strategy for the future of the South of Scotland to be considered by Councils and SOSE ahead of summer consultation
REP
Chapelcross site shortlisted for new prototype fusion power plant
Environment
South of Scotland Enterprise appoints first Energy Transition and Green Enterprise Director
NetZero
Success for first South of Scotland Internet of Things virtual event
technology
SOSE pledges to listen, be innovative, different and deliver for the South of Scotland
Business Support