Northern Ireland is a prime location for life and health sciences businesses, thanks to a unique combination of talented people, world-class research and strong links between industry, academia and clinicians, in the commercialisation of innovative research.
With a long history in health innovation dating over 40 years to Professor Pantridge who pioneered the first portable defibrillator, to recent spin-out success from local universities, Queen's University and Ulster University.
The region is well connected and offers a highly-skilled, experienced and adaptable workforce; a cost-competitive location; and a pro-business environment, with local Government committed to support business growth. Recent government investment includes £1.3b which has been earmarked through City and Growth deals - offering exciting future opportunities for healthcare in Northern Ireland:
- Centre for Digital Healthcare Technology (CDHT)
- Institute of Research Excellence for Advanced Clinical Healthcare (iREACH Health)
- Global Innovation Institute (GII)
- The Personalised Medicine Centre
- Centre for Food and Drug Discovery
Read more about the City and Growth deals
Northern Ireland offers a single point of contact for companies and investors, HIRANI, an alliance of universities, healthcare providers and industry supporting growth of the Life & Health Sciences sector.
Areas of expertise
Northern Ireland for foreign direct investment
Northern Ireland is an attractive place for investment in the life and health sciences sector thanks to a combination of factors including skills availability, excellent infrastructure, cost-effectiveness and a supportive business environment. To learn more visit our Invest in Northern Ireland page.
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Connect with a member of our Life and Health Sciences team via LinkedIn.
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Chia-Yi ChengSenior Regional Officer, Trade and Investment, Australia & New Zealand - Sydney
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Northern Ireland is home to more than 1,500 international companies and is an ideal location for business expansion. We also have experienced exporters whose globally recognised products and services can be found in over 100 countries. -
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Northern Ireland has proven technology experience, capacity and capability. The region enjoys an international reputation as a region of expertise and knowledge in tech development and has one of the fastest growing tech sectors in the UK. -
City and growth deals
Over the next few years, Northern Ireland will benefit from a package of investment from four city and growth deals. The combined funding from the Northern Ireland Executive and UK government will total £1.3bn, which will be complemented by private sector and other sources of funding.