Peter McAdoo, a final-year International Business student at Strathclyde University, joined our team at Innovative Partners through the Saltire Scholars programme to gain hands-on business experience and put his studies into practice. With ambitions to become a future business leader, Peter was drawn to the programme’s focus on developing talent and supporting entrepreneurial growth.

When a Scottish maintenance company faced the removal of its entire R&D tax claim and £180,000 in HMRC penalties, our expert team at Innovative Partners stepped in. Our expert team reviewed the case, rebuilt the technical report, and successfully defended the claim — resulting in a full acceptance by HMRC and complete removal of penalties.

Innovative Partners invests in Hunit, an AI contracts firm transforming contract management with intelligent automation. Discover how AI is revolutionizing legal tech.

Innovative Partners has launched a new integrated growth and funding service designed to help UK businesses overcome rising costs, regulatory pressures, and funding challenges. Bringing accountancy, investment, grant funding, and strategic advice together under one roof, the firm aims to create real momentum for founders and entrepreneurs across multiple sectors.

We’re proud to partner with The Breakfast Bothy, supporting their vital work feeding and caring for Edinburgh’s homeless community. Our Director, Michael Davie, even ran the 2025 Edinburgh Half Marathon to raise funds and awareness. Together, we’re helping to build a kinder, more resilient city.