Scotland’s economic alliance.

Connecting business, government and civil society to turn ideas into reality.

Our thinking extends beyond economic success.

From charities to local authorities and micro businesses to multi-nationals – our members work to deliver better social and environmental outcomes.

Prosper (Scottish Council for Development and Industry) always considers the big picture and longer term when it comes to Scotland’s future.

What we do

Blueprint 2025

Building Scotland's economic prosperity

Our Blueprint sets outs plans to unleash the full potential of Scotland’s industries, people and places to achieve our vision of world class prosperity across Scotland.

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Housing Supply for a Growing Economy

Addressing Scotland's growth bottleneck

Drawing on insights from over 100 stakeholders, our research reveals the current backlog of homes risks derailing planned investment opportunities across Scotland.

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Purpose-led growth

Businesses in Scotland can best weather current economic storms and seize future market opportunities by becoming purpose-driven.

Our Business Purpose Commission report shows businesses that find profitable solutions to the problems of people and the planet, are more successful in the longer-term.

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Our member benefits

Our members get the ultimate Scottish business network and competitive advantage. We connect with organisations from all walks of life to drive and influence, making positive change to create a prosperous and healthy Scotland.

Network

A formidable Scotland-wide ecosystem of change-makers from all sectors and all industries.

Networking

Events

Over 40 FREE events annually, from Meet the Politician to awards dinners.

Events

Learn

Innovation springs from collaboration. Learning from others gives unrivalled insights and sparks new ideas.

Learning

Join

By joining Prosper you will enjoy an unparalleled range of benefits.

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Partner

Align your organisation with the trusted Prosper brand and gain visibility among influential leaders across the private, public, third, and political sectors.

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Meaningful engagement with peers

At Edinburgh College, we have benefitted greatly from our Prosper membership. As well as being signposted to new resources, support and funding opportunities – we have been delighted to host and participate in Productivity Club events. These events have facilitated meaningful engagement with peers and allowed for knowledge exchange which will benefit us now, and in the future.

Rachel Connolly

Business Development Team
Edinburgh College

Supporting members to achieve

Prosper play an important role in connecting the private and public sector, influencing policy, and supporting members to achieve their business objectives.

Bob Sanguinetti

Chief Executive
Port of Aberdeen

Challenge & Influence

Prosper and its membership present essential business checks and balances via its challenge and influence on Scottish Government policy and proposed regulation as well as accessing the leaders who require to hear the voice and stories of businesses and other essential stakeholders operating in and across Scotland.

Caroline Colliston

Executive Partner DWF (Scotland)
DWF LLP

Local focus, global influence

Prosper membership is geared for organisations of all sizes. You will be joining in with important conversations and have access to government, councils and industry.

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