Key Investment Opportunities
Invest in the future of the Highlands
Discover the high-potential sectors driving growth at the Inverness & Cromarty Firth Green Freeport.
From renewable energy and hydrogen to sustainable logistics and life sciences, this is a region primed for innovation, investment and impact.
Renewable energy and offshore wind
Powering the energy transition.
The Green Freeport is uniquely located to support Scotland’s offshore wind ambitions, with close proximity to ScotWind projects and world-class port infrastructure. This makes it a prime location for:
- Floating and fixed offshore wind technologies
- Subsea cabling and marine energy systems
- Supply chain operations and vessel support
Key opportunities:
OEMs, cable manufacturers, turbine towers, blades, mooring and anchoring systems.
Hydrogen economy
A growing hub for clean hydrogen.
The region is set to become a national centre for hydrogen production and distribution, supporting Scotland’s drive to net zero.
- Access to renewable energy sources for green hydrogen production
- Infrastructure and transport links to support large-scale distribution
- Fast-growing market demand across energy, transport and industrial sectors
Spotlight: Cromarty Hydrogen Project
Led by ScottishPower and Storegga, this project will use offshore wind to produce green hydrogen - driving decarbonisation and attracting long-term investment.
Sustainable port and logistics operations
Low-carbon logistics with global reach.
With deep-water ports and excellent access to rail, road and sea, the Green Freeport is ideal for businesses in shipping, logistics and maritime services.
- Infrastructure ready to support large-scale, sustainable supply chains
- Strategic location for North Sea operations
- Port facilities geared for clean fuel use and carbon reduction
Life sciences and innovation
Supporting health, research and innovation.
The Highlands already has strong life sciences foundations - with growing interest from biotech, diagnostics, and pharmaceutical sectors. The Green Freeport offers the space, talent and support to scale up operations in a clean, connected environment.
Why invest here?
Strategic location
Close to major renewable energy developments and international shipping routes
Green infrastructure
Built to support net zero ambitions across every sector
Talent pipeline
Backed by universities, colleges and workforce training initiatives
Collaboration opportunities
Active networks across industry, government and academia
Got a question? Talk to us
Alison Wilson | Investment and Development Manager
