SDI currently fields a staff of four officials, who are active in assisting Scottish companies seeking to establish and develop commercial opportunities and partnerships in Japan; seeking out potential inward investors to Scotland, developing their knowledge of opportunities for trade and partnership with Scottish companies; disseminating information on Scottish industry’s strengths, and assisting the developmentof the globalscot network in Japan.SDI Japan assist Scottish companies (individually or as part of trade missions) by identifying potential partner/customer companies, arranging meetings and when requested attending meetings in support of company officials.