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North Western Regional Office
Located at Timberquay on Strand Road in Derry~Londonderry, our North Western Regional Office works with businesses, entrepreneurs and stakeholders across the Causeway Coast & Glens and Derry City and Strabane District Council areas.
We offer advice and support to potential entrepreneurs and start-ups in the region aiming to develop innovative, export-focused businesses.
We also assist businesses looking to sell outside Northern Ireland for the first time, with a particular emphasis on markets in Great Britain and the Republic of Ireland.
Between 2019-2020 and 2023-2024 we offered £37m of support to 566 local and international businesses in the borough. This support resulted in 1,869 new job offers and has the potential to realise investment of £217m.
What we do
We work with businesses from a range of sectors, most notably:
- Advanced manufacturing and engineering
- Agri-Food
- Creative technology
- Life and health sciences
- Tourism
Council areas covered by the North Western Regional Office
North Western Regional Manager
Des Gartland has over 20 years’ experience working with Invest NI and became North Western Regional Manager in 2008, supporting growth, innovation, and investment. His expertise spans multiple sectors, including technology, manufacturing, and services. He has built strong relationships with local public and private stakeholders to support and drive economic development in the region.
North Western Regional Office location
Our North Western Regional Office is located at the below address:
Invest Northern Ireland
Timber Quay
Strand Road
Derry~Londonderry
BT48 7NR
News from the North Western Regional Office
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