Scottish Development International (SDI) is Scotland’s international trade and investment agency, working to promote the country as a world-class destination for business. SDI supports companies from around the globe to establish and grow operations in Scotland, providing practical assistance such as market intelligence, location advice, connections to partners and supply chains, and access to talent, skills and funding.

We support Scottish businesses to expand internationally by identifying global market opportunities, organising trade missions and events, and facilitating relationships with overseas customers and partners.

Operating through an extensive global network of offices, SDI works closely with government, industry and academia to attract investment, strengthen supply chains and drive economic growth.

Through this dual role of supporting inward investors and enabling exports, SDI plays a key part in accelerating Scotland’s energy transition as a globally competitive, low‑carbon economy.