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mike parsons at first tracks programme

First Tracks success for cycling and outdoor sector entrepreneurs

30 April 2025

The UK’s first dedicated incubator programme for entrepreneurs in the cycling and outdoor sectors has been hailed a success by its participants.

Cycling Innovation & Entrepreneurship
women in business

Coaches appointed to help unlock South of Scotland's entrepreneurial talent

19 September 2024

A range of specialist enterprise coaches have been appointed to take forward South of Scotland Enterprise’s pathways pilot to help women and under-represented groups to start a business.
Innovation & Entrepreneurship Womens Enterprise
People in room talking together

Official ceremony to mark the opening of Hawick Business Centre

26 July 2024

A ceremony was held today to officially mark the opening of the Hawick Business Centre.
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
women entrepreneur

SOSE chosen to lead new pilot to unlock fresh business talent

19 July 2024

South of Scotland Enterprise has been chosen to lead a pilot in the region which aims to make it easier for women and people from all backgrounds to start a business. 
Innovation & Entrepreneurship Womens Enterprise
SOSE Board and Youth Advisory Forum Members

SOSE Board meets with SOSE Youth Advisory Forum

30 April 2024

Our Youth Advisory Forum and SOSE Board recently met for an exciting evening of breakout sessions, 1 to 1’s and the opportunity to learn more about each other's roles.
Innovation & Entrepreneurship Young People
wingsail

First Minister launches new technology to decarbonise global shipping

17 April 2024

An innovative retractable wingsail that developer Smart Green Shipping estimates can save commercial shipping companies up to 30% fuel per year has been launched by First Minister Humza Yousaf.
Net Zero Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Jedburgh Grammar Campus pupils

Business leaders of future compete in South schools online contest

17 April 2024

Young people from across the South of Scotland have received hands-on experience of running a successful business through a new interactive schools simulation competition.
Innovation & Entrepreneurship Young People
Hawick Business Centre prepares to open with drop-in day

Hawick Business Centre prepares to open with drop-in day

05 April 2024

Hawick Business Centre is set to open its doors to businesses, enterprises and wider community in the Scottish Borders.
Business Support Innovation & Entrepreneurship
A drone image of Jedburgh in the Scottish Borders

Further support for Scottish Borders entrepreneurs

31 October 2023

Scotland's national Techscaler network is being expanded to support more of the country's most promising young technology companies.
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
people lined up for photo with bikes clothing and signs

Power of the Bike Innovation Summit proves big success

11 August 2023

The Power of the Bike Innovation Summit proved to be a success, with a series of announcements on the day.
Business Innovation & Entrepreneurship
SOSE logo on a teal background

South of Scotland Enterprise launch latest programme of enterprise sessions

02 August 2023

The latest series of pop-up enterprise sessions aiming to help support and inspire entrepreneurial activity in the South of Scotland gets underway in August. 
Team SOSE Enterprise sessions Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Rethink Carbon a climate technology start up to bring its innovative platform to market

SOSE supports launch of innovative climate technology platform Rethink Carbon

30 June 2023

Platform will be piloted in South of Scotland and aims to support sustainable decisions for nature, climate and communities.
Net Zero Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Two tech companies have been supported by South of Scotland Enterprise

Companies supported to continue innovative energy CivTech Challenge

13 June 2023

Two tech companies have been supported by South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE) to continue their innovative work to find sustainable energy solutions for local people.
Business Net Zero Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Six South of Scotland businesses set to benefit from Net Zero programme

Six South of Scotland businesses set to benefit from Net Zero programme

19 January 2023

Six businesses in the South of Scotland are set to benefit from 12 months of Net Zero support thanks to a new pathfinder programme.
Innovation & Entrepreneurship Net Zero
Carbon Capture Scotland announce plans to remove 1m tonnes of CO2

Carbon Capture Scotland announce plans to remove 1m tonnes of CO2

30 November 2022

Dumfries and Galloway firm Carbon Capture Scotland have announced its latest project which aims to remove one millions tonnes of CO2 from the atmosphere per year.
Innovation & Entrepreneurship Net Zero
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