Aerospace and Defence

You’ll find a dynamic, rapidly growing international aerospace industry rich in knowledge, skills and experience – in fact, the world’s first aircraft manufacturer Short Brothers plc was based in Belfast. There’s a resilient supply chain with expertise in key technologies including advanced metal forming; precision machining; aircraft seating and interiors; design and stress modelling; and tooling design and manufacturing.

Airbus, Boeing, Spirit AeroSystems Belfast, Embraer, BAE Systems, GKN Aerospace
are among the original equipment manufacturers and tier one firms currently working with aerospace companies based here.

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Cyber Security

Northern Ireland is the No.1 investment location globally for US cybersecurity development projects, attracted by the hard-to-find skill sets being developed at Queen's University Belfast and University of Ulster, as well as renowned cyber courses within local colleges.
Fin Tech

A host of global financial services institutions including Citi, CME Group, Visa, Vela and TP ICAP and dynamic cluster of home-grown entrepreneurs such as First Derivatives, Datactics and FSCOM thrive in a supportive entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Green Economy

Northern Ireland is fast becoming a zero-emissions, climate resilient economy. Its engineering, technological and construction expertise makes it an ideal location for businesses focusing on the renewables and energy sector. It has a great location as a deep-water, non-tidal base to serve offshore energy projects in the Irish and Atlantic Seas.
Medical, Life and Health Sciences

These thriving areas benefit from a strong collaborative approach between industry, academia and clinicians. Expertise includes precision medicine with focused research centres and education facilities.
Technology

More than 1,200 companies, including 100 global technology leaders, have established business operations in Northern Ireland. Innovative start- ups are creating technology solutions of global significance from the region and international investors include major financial institutions and world-class cybersecurity leaders.