Global NEtwork
Connecting Scotland with the world
A global community of entrepreneurs, business leaders and professionals who share a connection with Scotland and a willingness to help each other succeed.
Whether you're based in Scotland and exploring international opportunities, or living overseas and looking to connect back into Scotland, SBN brings people together across borders.
A world of connections
From Scotland to cities and business communities around the world, SBN brings together people who share a connection with Scotland and a willingness to help others.
Our Ambassadors help make the world feel smaller, bringing local insight and international experience into a community built around helping each other.
Whether you're exploring a new market or looking to reconnect with Scotland, SBN can help you find a starting point.
Local expertise. Global connections.
Our Ambassadors are experienced entrepreneurs, business leaders and professionals based around the world who share a commitment to Scotland and helping others succeed.
They bring valuable local knowledge, industry experience and established networks, helping connect people with opportunities, insights and relationships across borders.
Whether you're looking to explore a new market, understand a particular industry or connect back into Scotland, our Ambassadors can help open doors.
How our Ambassadors support the community
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Local Market Knowledge
Insights into different countries, business environments and opportunities from people who understand their local markets.
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Meaningful Introductions
Helping members identify and connect with relevant people who may be able to offer advice, experience or opportunities.
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Industry Experience
Sharing specialist knowledge and perspectives across a wide range of sectors and professional backgrounds.
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Connecting Scotland
Strengthening relationships between Scotland and international business communities, creating opportunities in both directions.
As an SBN member, you can work with our team to identify relevant Ambassadors and explore connections that support your goals.
Connections across borders and industries
Wherever you're looking to build relationships, explore opportunities or find expertise, SBN brings together people with experience across different markets and industries.
From established business centres to emerging opportunities, our global community helps connect people with knowledge and networks that extend beyond their own.
UK & Scotland: Connecting people across Scotland and the wider UK, supporting business relationships and opportunities at home.
North America: Connecting Scotland with business communities across the United States and Canada.
Europe: Building relationships across European markets and connecting international communities with Scotland.
Asia: Bringing together experience and connections across Asian business markets.
Asia-Pacific: Strengthening links between Scotland and business communities across the wider Asia-Pacific region.
Middle East & The Commonwealth: Supporting international relationships through SBN's wider community and connections.
Expertise across industries
Our community includes people with experience across a wide range of industries, bringing different perspectives, specialist knowledge and opportunities to collaborate.
Technology & Digital
Life Sciences and Healthcare
Space & Innovation
Energy and Renewables
Business & Entrepreneurship
Financial & professional Services
Manufacturing & Engineering
International Trade
Agriculture & Food