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Mixed outlook from latest South of Scotland Business Panel Survey results

12 October 2022

The ongoing challenges presented by the cost crisis are reflected in the latest South of Scotland Business Panel Survey.
Team SOSE
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Latest cohort of CivTech Challenge winners announced

03 October 2022

CivTech has announced its latest cohort of innovators set to use technology to solve real-life Challenges facing public and third sector organisations in Scotland.
Scottish Government Energy Cycling
Tweed Forum and SOSE representatives holding a £4.5m sign in front of River Tweed

Destination Tweed’s ambitious plans backed by South of Scotland Enterprise

03 October 2022

A new long-distance trail running along the length of the River Tweed has received a funding boost. We will provide £4.5million over five years to Tweed Forum to part-fund the delivery of its Destination Tweed project.
Scottish Borders Borderlands Funding
Glentress Forest

Routemap to be created to steer South of Scotland to Net Zero

27 September 2022

Work is to get underway on creating the first South of Scotland strategy which will aim to lead the region to Net Zero.
Team South of Scotland
Let's Do Net Zero climate week graphic

Scotland's Climate Week showcases significant opportunity we cannot miss

26 September 2022

Our Director of Net Zero, Dr Martin Valenti, welcomes Scotland's Climate Week and looks ahead to the opportunities ahead.
Team SOSE
Scottish Borders youth charity

Scottish Borders youth charity receives SOSE funding for building redevelopment

23 September 2022

SOSE has provided financial support of £7,881 to Tweeddale Youth Action to complete phase one of the redevelopment of its Innerleithen base, located in a Category C Listed building.
Scottish Borders Funding
Green Heat Hub Grand Challenge text graphic

Green Heat Hub Grand Challenge launched to find Net Zero solutions

22 September 2022

A Green Heat Hub Grand Challenge has been launched to encourage innovation around the green heat solutions of the future, from heat pumps to battery technology, that will lead to the creation of a centre and focal point for collaboration.
Infrastructure Scottish Government
Applications now open to help shape the future of the South of Scotland

Applications now open to help shape the future of the South of Scotland

21 September 2022

People from a range of sectors are being encouraged to apply to become a member of the South of Scotland Regional Economic Partnership (REP).
Regional Economic Partnership
Queen Elizabeth II

Queen Elizabeth II statement

09 September 2022

South of Scotland Enterprise Chair, Professor Russel Griggs, has expressed deepest condolences on behalf of the agency to the Royal Family following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Team SOSE
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Consultation events begin to help develop land use approach for Net Zero journey

07 September 2022

A series of consultation events are set to get underway this month which will allow people across the South to have their say on Scotland’s approach to land use.
Regional Land Use Partnership Rural
Members of the South of Scotland Cycling Partnership with Deputy First Minister John Swinney, and local mountain bikers, members of Hawick Belles Cycling Club and junior cyclists from Trinity Primary School for the launch of the South of Scotland Cycling Partnership Strategy in Hawick.

Vision for South to become Scotland’s leading cycling destination

05 September 2022

The first ever cycling partnership strategy for the South of Scotland will aim to ensure the region becomes Scotland’s leading cycling destination.
Team South of Scotland Cycling Tourism
Jane Morrison-Ross

Entrepreneurial talent in South of Scotland to be nurtured by exciting new partnership

02 September 2022

A new collaboration is underway to identify and nurture entrepreneurial talent to help boost the South of Scotland economy.
Team SOSE Partnership
Members of South of Scotland Enterprise, Jas P Wilson and Zero Waste Scotland at the launch of the new SOSE ZWS partnership

Zero Waste Scotland and South of Scotland Enterprise team up to bolster circular economy efforts across Southern belt

19 August 2022

Zero Waste Scotland and South of Scotland Enterprise have agreed a landmark partnership that will see them work together to accelerate the South of Scotland’s circular economy ambitions.
Partnership
National Recruitment Campaign Launched

National Recruitment Campaign Launched To Address The Urgent Need For More Childminders In Scotland's Remote And Rural Communities

15 August 2022

A new partnership pilot project launches to support the recruitment and training of more than 100 new professional childminders in specific communities within ten defined areas of Scotland.
Team South of Scotland Learning & Skills
Ross Toomer CEO & Founder of Carereality

New South of Scotland start up launched to help care sector develop skills via virtual reality

29 July 2022

A new tech start-up has been launched in the South of Scotland to help care workers develop fundamental skills needed by the adult health and social care sector.
Life Sciences CivTech
Smart Green Shipping

£5M Smart Green Shipping FastRig project set to turn the tide to make shipping greener

28 July 2022

Smart Green Shipping has announced its plans to transform the global shipping sector at its new headquarters at The Crichton in Dumfries with representatives from enterprise agencies, investors the Scottish shipping industry.
Marine
Highland Cows at Kitchen Coos and Ewes

Opportunity to name new Golden Eagle chick as South of Scotland Enterprise attends South agricultural shows

22 July 2022

We will be at the Border Union Show, held at Springwood Park in Kelso on Friday 29 and Saturday 30 July, and Dumfries Agricultural Show, held at Park Farm on Saturday 6 August.
Events Team SOSE
Galashiels Tapestry

Community-led Tapestry Way Action Plan aims to continue revitalising Galashiels town centre

17 June 2022

Some of the exciting ideas made in the community-led Tapestry Way Study will now be explored and developed further thanks to a £375,000 investment this financial year from local agencies, South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE) and Scottish Borders Council (SBC).
Scottish Borders Cultural & Creative Tourism
Event to explore hydrogen opportunities

First South of Scotland event to explore hydrogen opportunities

14 June 2022

Businesses interested in the hydrogen economy are being invited to take part in the first South of Scotland workshop, exploring the commercial opportunities the green fuel offers.
Dumfries and Galloway Energy
Mountain Bike Innovation Centre artist impression

Planning application submitted for Mountain Bike Innovation Centre

10 June 2022

The planning application for the new Mountain Bike Innovation Centre has been submitted by South of Scotland Enterprise.
Communities Innovation & Entrepreneurship Business
SOSE launches digital strategy

SOSE launches digital strategy to help unlock the potential of the South of Scotland

09 June 2022

South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE) has launched its first ever Digital Strategy confirming its ambition for the South to be a place for people, communities and businesses to thrive.
TeamsSOSE Digital