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A year of opportunity ahead

As we enter the new year, ONE will continue to work with businesses, the key sectors, and partners across the private and public sectors to support growth, diversification and economic transformation.

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Pioneer start-up accelerators

Turn your tech, food and drink, or life sciences idea into a business with Opportunity North East’s dedicated sector start-up programmes, starting in January 2022.

CASE STUDY | Forest Farm – The Organic Dairy

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CASE STUDY | Forest Farm – The Organic Dairy

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CASE STUDY | Solab IT Services

ONE Transforming Our Region case study Digital Business Growth Programme

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CASE STUDY | TauRx

ONE Transforming Our Region case study TauRx

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ONE Voice - Transforming Our Region

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Role of ONE in Transforming our Region

Jennifer Craw, CEO of Opportunity North East, shares her perspective on private sector leadership and transforming the economy of Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.

ONE Launches Transforming Our Region Series

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ONE Launches Transforming Our Region Series

Opportunity North East (ONE) has launched a new series of regional engagement to drive private sector action and investment for sustainable business growth and quality jobs in the low-carbon economy.

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ONE Impact - Transforming Our Region

Over the past five years, transformational projects that make a difference to new, scaling and established businesses in key industries have been developed, led and delivered by ONE working with regio...

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ONE Enterprise Fund makes an impact

The £2 million private-sector loan fund created by Opportunity North East and the Andrew Salvesen Family Trust has proved to be a vital addition to the region’s entrepreneurial environment.

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Entrepreneurial business growth

North east Scotland has a track record established over decades as one of the most investable, productive and entrepreneurial economies in the UK, with high levels of business start-up, research and d...

Entrepreneurial economy offers accelerated route to recovery

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Entrepreneurial economy offers accelerated route to recovery

Investing in north east Scotland's entrepreneurial economy provides an accelerated road to recovery for the region, its key sectors, businesses and people.

£14m programme targets jobs and economic recovery

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£14m programme targets jobs and economic recovery

The £14.3 million North East Economic Recovery and Skills Fund (NEERSF) will boost employment prospects for more than 3,000 people across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire and accelerate economic growth in t...

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Aberdeen City Region Deal supports recovery

The Aberdeen City Region Deal is playing a key role in supporting economic recovery and the creation of green jobs for the future across Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire.

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Greenlight for SeedPod project

The creation of the SeedPod hub for food and drink industry growth on the outskirts of Aberdeen will move ahead at pace after it received planning approval.

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Energy Transition Zone April 2021

Energy Transition Zone at heart of net-zero north east delivery.

ONE invests in transformational technology

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ONE invests in transformational technology

The North East of Scotland is placing itself firmly at the forefront of digital and technology developments.

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BioHub construction phase

Plans to make Aberdeen one of the most dynamic locations in the UK for life sciences company creation and growth drive ahead with BioHub entering its main construction phase.

Chancellor announces financial support for Energy Transition Zone

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Chancellor announces financial support for Energy Transition Zone

In tomorrow’s Budget, Chancellor Rishi Sunak is expected to commit £27 million for the Aberdeen Energy Transition Zone, a first step in delivering on the Government’s promise for a sector deal for the...

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Future Skills Partnership launched

The Future Skills Partnership, which is being spearheaded by Opportunity North East (ONE), will help the region keep pace with the country’s other major cities in digital maturity and adoption.

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SeedPod reaches key milestone

A planning application for the £21 million Seedpod industry development hub has been submitted to Aberdeen City Council and a preferred main contractor appointed for the construction phase.

ONE Chair appointed to new UK Business Council

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ONE Chair appointed to new UK Business Council

The chair of Opportunity North East (ONE) Sir Ian Wood KT GBE has been appointed to a new Business Council established to work with the UK Government to fuel Covid-19 economic recovery and future grow...

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Key projects for 2021

Accelerating energy transition activity and securing transformational investment for the seafood processing sector are key issues for north east Scotland in 2021.

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ONE review 2020

As 2020 draws to a close, ONE's chair Sir Ian Wood shares his thoughts on the year and looks ahead to 2021.

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Seeds for recovery and growth

A year like no other draws to a close with the vaccination rollout underway providing hope for better and more normal times ahead.

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SeedPod to boost production and exports

The transformational SeedPod industry development hub in north east Scotland will help to grow the size and value of food and drink production and exports.

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Aberdeen Science Centre Transformation

Aberdeen Science Centre has a transformational new look after a £6 million refurbishment, supported and part-funded by Opportunity North East (ONE).

Seafood processing industry growth ambition

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Seafood processing industry growth ambition

The £700m seafood processing sector across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire presents a significant growth opportunity for the region's economy.

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Mentoring and leadership development

Mentoring and leadership development will play a vital role in supporting businesses as they manage the complex and fast-changing circumstances of the coronavirus pandemic.

ONE Enterprise Fund backs ambitious north east businesses

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ONE Enterprise Fund backs ambitious north east businesses

The ONE Enterprise Fund is supporting ambitious businesses in north east Scotland to achieve their growth plans, which will be vital to diversification and resilience in the wake of the economic shock...

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Opportunity North East Annual Review

Opportunity North East (ONE) is at the forefront of private sector action and investment to diversify the economy in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire. In its annual review, it sets out the challenges and op...

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Investing in Scotland's innovators

The Scottish Government has announced a comprehensive package of support for innovative, early-stage businesses in sectors including life sciences and digital tech.

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Future Fund Opens

The UK Government's £250 million Future Fund to support innovative companies opens for applications on 20 May.

Pivotal Enterprise Resilience Fund re-opens

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Pivotal Enterprise Resilience Fund re-opens

The £90 million Pivotal Enterprise Resilience Fund for viable but vulnerable SMEs who are vital to Scotland's economy will reopen this morning.

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SME support doubles to £90 million

Additional £45 million to support pivotal businesses in Scotland.

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New Bounce Back Loans launch

Britain’s small businesses will be able to apply for quick and easy-to access loans of up to £50,000 from today – with the cash expected to land within days.