Fife Council’s Economic Development team are hosting Forth Green Freeport: Driving Fife’s Green Growth Through Opportunity, Investment and Innovation as part of the 16th Annual Fife Business Week.
Scheduled for Monday, 3 November 2025, from 10:00am to 12:00pm, the event will take place at Dunfermline City Campus. It will bring together business leaders, investors, policy makers and other stakeholders to hear how the Freeport will deliver long term growth for Fife.
Delivering Growth for Fife
As part of the full business case, £25 million in seed funding from Government has been confirmed, with around £13 million allocated to projects in Fife. With governance structures now firmly in place, the Forth Green Freeport (FGF) is entering its delivery phase. This marks the beginning of significant opportunities for investment, innovation and skills across the region.
Attendees will:
- Hear keynote presentations from Sarah Murray, Chief Executive of Forth Green Freeport
- Learn more about Fife’s tax sites at Rosyth, Burntisland and Mid Forth, which are ready for investment
- Discover the seed funded projects, including the Arrol Gibb Innovation Campus, energy initiatives and transport development at Rosyth tax site.
- Engage in an interactive Q&A and networking session with key stakeholders
Pamela Stevenson, Service Manager, Economic Development at Fife Council, said:
“The Forth Green Freeport will strengthen Fife’s industrial base, attract new investment, and create sustainable jobs across our region. This event gives businesses and investors a clear view of how the Green Freeport is moving into delivery and what it means for Fife.”
She added:
“Our tax sites in Rosyth and Burntisland are nearing investment capability, utilising Seed Funding to unlock and accelerate and will play a key role in driving economic growth. The Freeport will help local people access new skills and opportunities, supporting a fair transition to future industries and sustainable employment We’re proud that Fife is at the heart of this transformation.”
The Forth Green Freeport is designed to drive opportunity, investment and innovation across Fife and the wider region, supporting sustainable communities and thriving local economies.
Registration is now open via Eventbrite:
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