Northern Ireland

Supporting business growth

Northern Ireland has the right blend of talent, innovation, expertise, and resources to help your business succeed. With world-class products and services and a proven track record, we are an ideal trading partner and a top choice for companies looking to expand their operations.

Northern Ireland is the only place in the world with seamless tariff-free market access to both Great Britain (GB) and the European Union (EU). If you locate your business here, it means you can ship seamlessly to GB and EU markets – without tariffs, customs documentation or declarations. Or if you source goods from Northern Ireland, our unique market access and regulatory alignment with the EU make the buying process easy.

Download our Northern Ireland - Built for Business brochure

Who is Invest Northern Ireland?

Invest Northern Ireland (Invest NI) is the region’s economic development agency.  We help companies from the US, Canada & Latin America scale internationally into Northern Ireland, providing tailored overseas expansion guidance and soft landing support. We also introduce companies from the US, Canada & Latin America to world-class products and services from Northern Ireland exporters.

We have six offices dotted around this diverse region in Boston, New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Toronto and Santiago. The offices are ably supported by experienced in-market staff and advisors in key markets with relevant market and sector expertise.

Contact us to find out how we can help your company grow

  • Locate in Northern Ireland

    Northern Ireland, the UK region uniquely located on the island of Ireland, is the ideal location for foreign direct investment (FDI). More than 1,500 international companies already operate there, benefiting from our talented workforce, competitive operating costs, and world-class infrastructure. They also enjoy our high standard of living, business-friendly support packages, and easy access to global markets.

  • Buy from Northern Ireland

    Northern Ireland supplies world-class products and services to more than 100 countries. Our engineering and manufacturing expertise solves the most difficult challenges. Our life science innovations shape tomorrow’s healthcare. And our tech know-how is building the future of fintech, cybersecurity, and data analytics. Our experienced exporters are keen to develop new trade partnerships across the US, Canada & Latin America.

  • Business friendly

    We are home to one of Europe’s most business-friendly cities of our size and offer financial incentives for employment, training and R&D.

  • A wealth of talent

    Northern Ireland boasts highly skilled, loyal and motivated people who always go the extra mile.

  • Competitive costs

    Operating costs are up to 30% lower than other locations in the UK and Europe.

  • Global exporter

    We have an established track record as a global business partner, exporting to over 100 countries.

How we can help your business

  • Talent validation

    We’ll help assess whether the talent you need can be found in Northern Ireland and make relevant introductions to help you source it, including to our world-leading universities and colleges.

  • Property search and selection

    We can help with your search for suitable premises, connecting you to relevant databases and property agents in the region.

  • Financial incentives

    Our financial support includes grants for employment, R&D and training.

  • Exhibitions & trade shows

    Our trade team can connect you with Northern Ireland exporters taking part in sector trade shows around the world. 

    View our trade calendar

  • Meet the buyer events

    Meet the buyer events organized by our trade team offer an opportunity to meet and talk to our trusted exporters in your sector.

    View our trade calendar

  • Business networks

    We can help connect you with business networks across a range of sectors including technology, financial, professional & business services, advanced manufacturing and life & health sciences.

Our sectors

Area of sector expertise

  • Cyber security
  • AI & data analytics
  • Sports technology
  • Telecom, mobile & data networks
  • IT services
  • GovTech
  • Smart cities
  • Northern Ireland is the world's top destination for Financial Services technology investment and the number one international investment location for US cyber security firms (fDi Markets FT, 2023).
  • Belfast is one of the best cities in the UK to work in tech- and the best place to work as a software developer (TechNation).
  • Belfast has been named one of the world's top 15 Digital Economies of the Future and ranked 2nd in the UK (11th in Europe) in a poll of Top 25 Tech Cities of the Future (Financial Times fDi Intelligence).

Businesses here include

  • Rapid7 company logo
  • Imperva
  • Proofpoint logo
  • Puppet company logo
  • Payroc company logo
  • Bazaarvoice company logo

Contact us

Get in touch to discuss how Invest NI can help support your company's international growth and connect you with suppliers. You can contact a member of our team directly via LinkedIn.

Keep up to date with the latest news and information by following us on our social media channels:
@InvestNI_AMER  Invest Northern Ireland - Americas

Please get in touch.  You can find a team in your region or fill in an enquiry form and a member of the team will contact you directly.

Discover how Northern Ireland can support your business growth.

Our short videos showcase why Northern Ireland is a great place to invest in, work with and live.  Find out more about our industry strengths and capabilities, what we offer international investors and get a glimpse of the beautiful landscapes and vibrant cityscapes of Northern Ireland. 

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