Invest in Northern Ireland

Company overview

As the region's economic development agency, Invest Northern Ireland (Invest NI) provides the strategic vision for the financial services, ICT and business services sectors in Northern Ireland and is at the forefront of the drive to further increase and diversify the region's capability for foreign direct investment.

Invest NI works in an ongoing partnership with investors offering them practical and financial to ensure all the necessary assistance is given throughout the lifetime of a commercial venture to develop and expand the business and to improve capability and international competitiveness.

Northern Ireland is a well-established location for outsourcing and shared services centres, attracting global companies primarily because of its pool of well-educated people who have a professional attitude and strong work ethic. The availability of skilled people in the region is complemented by competitive costs, favourable macro-environment, sophisticated infrastructure and an existing cluster of synergistic businesses.

Companies who have discovered the benefits of setting up in Northern Ireland include, Caterpillar, Citi, Allstate, Firstsource, HCL and Teleperformance.