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Boosting Capital Investment
Build a pipeline which will attract and unlock international investment, resulting in an additional £310m per year of capital, for use on land, buildings, and spaces through which strategic propositions will flow.
Facilitate the delivery of 175,000 sq. ft of new or refurbished/ repurposed manufacturing accommodation in key strategic locations and enable through strategic interventions an additional 425,000 sq. ft. of development capacity.
Target business engagement by supporting ambitious projects of scale which will deliver physical and digital investments and support a transition to a higher-wage economy.
Strengthening Scotland's ability to host high-value manufacturing, energy transition and FDI projects at scale, with businesses investing in equipment, technology and facilities that directly enhance competitiveness and output.
Launching InvestScotland in collaboration with the Scottish Government - a single online point of contact showcasing major investment opportunities across Scotland, including renewable energy and housing. The portal supports stronger coordination across the investment ecosystem and helps promote Scotland's investment credentials to global investors.
Launch of a new Capital Grant Scheme to stimulate business capital investment and productivity growth, and focused support on fewer, larger capital and R&D projects to drive higher productivity and higher value jobs.
Supporting collaborative progress towards delivery of major investments as part of Scotland's wider proposition led investment approach, including £130m committed to Highview Power Phase 1, the initial stage of the Hunterston development, forming the first phase of a wider project that includes a subsequent large-scale long-duration energy storage facility.