A delegation of 22 Scottish companies recently presented their specialist offshore wind technologies to a panel of international buyers during a two-day showcase in Edinburgh.

Organised by Scottish Enterprise, the '22 Innovations' event was designed to bolster interest from global developers, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and tier 1 suppliers in Scotland's burgeoning floating offshore wind sector.

The showcase is a key component of a broader offshore wind innovation programme. To date, this initiative has seen Scottish Enterprise provide over £1 million in funding for feasibility projects, assisting firms in overcoming technical challenges within the industry.

Suzanne Sosna, Director for Energy Transition at Scottish Enterprise, said: "We're connecting Scotland's energy innovation pipeline to offshore wind markets in Scotland, the UK and overseas to help companies scale, drive economic growth and create jobs.

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"The innovation programme has supported over twenty companies to test the feasibility of their technology and support them to scale and internationalise.

"Scottish Enterprise aims to accelerate commercialisation, strengthen supply chains and reinforce Scotland's reputation as a global hub for offshore wind technology though this innovation programme."

The importance of the sector was highlighted in the Offshore Wind Market Overview report, which noted that the global market reached nearly $60 billion in 2025. This figure is projected to double to $120 billion by 2030. Initiatives like the Edinburgh event are specifically intended to help Scottish businesses capture a share of this expanding market.

The programme invited buyers from major European markets including France, Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, Poland, Belgium, Spain, and Ireland, where significant offshore wind projects are transitioning from the planning stages into active delivery.

Participating startups focused on areas vital to the future of the supply chain, such as subsea infrastructure, mooring and anchoring systems, robotics, digitalisation, floating wind, and low-carbon installation methods.

Fiona Lindsay, CEO at Reblade Ltd, said: "Innovation runs through everything we do and the event was the opportunity to collaborate with others we might not necessarily speak to within an international space. It really helped us get connections and opportunities to do more with our innovation too."

In addition to the presentations, international delegates visited key facilities within Scotland's innovation network, including The National Robotarium and FloWave, to view the infrastructure available for ongoing technology development.