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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

Events

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

Learn

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

Join

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

Partner

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

Craig Forsyth, DF Communication

Drive positive change

We’re proud to be a member of Prosper and connect with other like-minded businesses and work together to drive positive change.

Craig Forsyth

Sales Director
DF Communications

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

Jim Savege, Aberdeen Council

A powerful network of influencers

Aberdeenshire Council shares Prosper’s ambition to create the conditions for fair, inclusive and sustainable economic growth that benefits everyone in Scotland.

Prosper has a proven ability to bring together a powerful network of influencers allowing these key representatives to work collaboratively to make Scotland a better place.

Jim Savege

Chief Executive
Aberdeenshire Council

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.

EVENTS

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Wednesday

20 May 2026

Networking

Prosper Connect – MSPs & Members Reception

6:00pm
Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood
Edinburgh

Members Only

Prosper invites members, newly elected MSPs and their staff to an evening of conversation and connection.

Thursday

28 May 2026

Peer Learning

Community Impact for Business Resilience

12:00pm
Zoom
Online

Open to All, Peer Works

Hear from Stephanie Reith (Group Marketing Manager) about Highland Coast Hotels and their community‑led approach to hospitality and sustainable local investment.

Friday

29 May 2026

Politics as Normal? In partnership with the John Smith Centre

12:00pm
Room 282 (Hothouse), Adam Smith Building
University of Glasgow, Glasgow

Open to All

Dame Debbie Crosbie, chief executive of Nationwide joins Prof Graeme Roy from the University of Glasgow, Eddie Barnes, director of the John Smith Centre and Prosper CEO Sara Thiam to discuss the key challenges facing our governments over the coming years and how democratic institutions can retain public trust.

NEWS

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13 May 2026 |

Forum26 Partner Blog: Offshore Energies UK

13 May 2026 |

Forum26 Partner Blog Post: Scottish Water

13 May 2026 |

Forum26 Partner Blog Post: Department for Business and Trade