Invest Northern Ireland (Invest NI) is the region’s economic development agency. Its role is to grow the local economy by helping Northern Ireland businesses to compete internationally, and by attracting international businesses to set up in the region.
Part of the UK, Northern Ireland has become a global leader in financial services, offering expertise in fintech, asset and wealth management, banking and capital markets, governance, risk and compliance and insurance and assurance.
The region’s dynamic financial services sector is fuelled by the success of home-grown companies like First Derivative, Fern Software, EOS IT, Kainos, Kx and FinTrU. These firms have not only grown significantly but have also expanded their influence globally, showcasing Northern Ireland’s ability to produce industry leaders on the world stage. Belfast, the region’s capital, is the world’s top city for fintech inward investment projects and Europe’s leading inward investment destination for new software development projects, reinforcing the region’s reputation as a tech-driven hub. Northern Ireland’s strong education and research system, led by two top universities and further education colleges, fuels innovation and entrepreneurship. This talent pipeline drives local companies to innovate and succeed globally.
