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This is Northern Ireland

Belfast, Co. Antrim Invest Northern Ireland Global Offices

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Location • Located between mainland • Three airports – regular • Modern road and rail Northern Ireland is Europe and the US, Northern direct flights to the UK and network. Ireland is ideally situated for Europe. • 100 gigabyte per second an integral part of the access to key markets across • Under 2 hours by road or telecoms link between United Kingdom. GB, RoI, Europe and USA. rail from Belfast to Dublin, Northern Ireland, Europe • Population 1.8 million. the capital of the Republic and North America. • Capital city – Belfast. of Ireland. ‘Northern Ireland is at the right price ‘The success of our current operations in Belfast was an point when it comes to delivery, important factor behind this latest decision to create quality and cost, and although the another 600 jobs. The supply of talent in Northern cost is nice, the most important thing Ireland, particularly at graduate level, is impressive and, that still makes Northern Ireland coupled with the support from Invest NI and the attractive to Allstate and other FDI Department for the Economy, it makes this region highly is the pipeline of talent that exists.’ attractive to a global company like Citi seeking the best John Healy location for growth.’ Managing Director, Allstate Northern Ireland James Bardrick, Citi County Officer, United Kingdom

Allstate has more than 2,300 employees based in three Northern Ireland locations - Belfast, Derry~Londonderry and Strabane.

Peace Bridge, Derry ~ Londonderry Image courtesy of Brian Morrison Education Northern Ireland has the best performing education system for primary maths in Europe, and the seventh best in the world.

Queen’s University Belfast, Co. Antrim

Students consistently attracts large numbers outperform other UK of overseas students to regions at GCSE and study at its universities, ‘After reviewing a number of locations, A-Level (high school boarding schools, I had no hesitation about expanding leaving). vocational colleges and our presence into the North West English language schools. A network of regional due to the highly attractive location colleges with enrolment of Assured Skills and the availability of talent that almost 154,000 students Government departments the region offers.’ provides professional and work closely with industry technical programmes. and academia to ensure each investor’s workforce Darragh McCarthy, The region has a strong is successfully equipped Founder and CEO, FinTrU international focus and with the appropriate skills. Queen’s University Belfast, Co. Antrim Ulster University Northern Ireland is home to Ulster University is ranked in the world’s top 150 Universities under 50, with over two world-class universities. 27,000 students from 100 countries across four campuses. It is working with industry and local communities to ensure a pipeline of talent equipped for an emerging world.

Within the world’s top Queen’s University Belfast Ulster University, Magee Campus, Derry ~ Londonderry Queen’s University Belfast is over 150 young universities. 175 years old; it is a member of the Russell Group of 24 leading UK research-intensive universities 1st in the UK for and ranked in the top 140 in the world for graduate prospects. entrepreneurial impact.

World-Leading Research Northern Ireland has a number of globally recognised, technology related university research centres including the Intelligent Systems Research Centre (ISRC) at Ulster University, and The Institute of Electronics, Communications and Information Technology (ECIT) at Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Sciences, Queen’s University Belfast. Queen’s University Belfast, Co. Antrim

Over 72% of Northern Ireland university research activity is world- of Northern Ireland leading or internationally excellent 72% University research is according to the Research Excellence world-leading. Framework (REF) 2014 assessment. Queen’s University Belfast, Co. Antrim Location of Choice Almost 1,100 international companies Over 70% have invested in of new inward Northern Ireland. investors reinvest.

Belfast is one of Europe’s most business friendly The Knowledge cities of its size. Economy in Northern Ireland is one of the fastest growing in the UK.

'The people of Northern Ireland are some of the most passionate, devoted, dedicated and skilled individuals that I have ever had the opportunity to work with.'

Paul Vienneau, CTO, TSYS Baker McKenzie and TSYS, Belfast, Co. Antrim Cost Competitive 'The supply of talent in Northern Ireland, Fiscal Environment particularly at graduate level, • 19% Corporation tax; is impressive and, coupled 2nd lowest in with the support from Western Europe. Invest NI and the Department for the Economy, Research & Development it makes this region highly • Patent Box attractive to a global company Corporation tax of 10%. like Citi seeking the best • R&D Tax Relief location for growth.' 12% HMRC R&D Expenditure Credit. James Bardrick, Citi Country Officer, United Kingdom For every £1 spent on R&D, real Citibank, Belfast, Co. Antrim cost to company can be 43p.

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

According to an international survey, Belfast has been identified as one of the most £€ cost effective cities in Western Europe for expats to live.

Northern Ireland has some of the lowest prime office rental Derry ~ Londonderry costs in Europe. Northern Ireland Cyber Security Technology Northern Ireland is the #1 international investment is one of FT fDi location for US cyber security firms. Leading US cyber Northern Ireland Intelligence’s Top 10 security companies including Rapid7, WhiteHat Digital Economies Security, Anomali and Proofpoint have opened has one of the operations in Northern Ireland. CSIT, the Centre of the Future. for Secure IT at Queen’s University Belfast is the fastest growing tech UK Innovation Knowledge Centre (KC) for secure clusters in the UK. information technologies.

‘We have been very impressed with the technology ecosystem in Northern Ireland, which shares many of the characteristics of Silicon Valley, including access to world-class cyber security research at Queen’s University.’

Gary Steele, CEO, Proofpoint, Inc Ulster University, Coleraine Campus, Derry~Londonderry Tech Talent We have pools of talent in the fast growing areas of data analytics, AI, mobile apps and immersive technology.

Software Development Belfast is Europe’s leading FDI destination for new software development. Investors include - Allstate, CyberSource (a Visa company), Fujitsu, TSYS, BT, Commscope and WANdisco.

Financial ServicesTechnology Northern Ireland supplies sophisticated software for the world’s major financial institutions. Our cluster includes multi-nationals such as Citi, Vela, CME Group, FinTrU and Fidessa as well as local companies such as Computer Science Hub, Queen’s University Belfast, Co. Antrim First Derivatives.

Northern Ireland First Derivatives is located in Newry, Co. Down is the world’s top ‘In Northern Ireland we found region for FinTech a natural fit for SmashFly in inward investment. a talented technical community that was eager to build complex, data-driven technology solutions.’

Thom Kenny, CEO, SmashFly Global Business Services Northern Ireland has a depth of skills available from human resources, finance, auditing, supply Major consultancy houses EY, PwC and Deloitte have all announced chain management, expansions in Northern Ireland. customer support, Top legal firms including Allen & Overy, Baker McKenzie and Herbert Smith marketing, consultancy Freehills are among those who have discovered the wealth of talent available and legal services. in Northern Ireland.

Education company, Pearson set up its Finance Services Centre in Belfast to support its global finance function.

‘We considered a number of location options. Northern Ireland stood out for the great calibre of the available people, combined with cost competitiveness and geographical convenience.’

Graeme Johnston, Partner, Herbert Smith Freehills

Danske Bank, Belfast, Co. Antrim We make 40% of the world’s tracked mobile stone crushing and gravel Tesab, Omagh, Co. Tyrone screening equipment.

Seagate, Derry~Londonderry

1 in 5 of the world’s computer hard drives Advanced have parts made in Manufacturing Northern Ireland. Seagate Technology in & Engineering Derry ~ Londonderry is a leader in the manufacture Northern Ireland of hard drive storage systems has a strong that are used worldwide. engineering heritage with An integral part of one the an international world’s largest designers reputation. and manufacturers of aero structures for commercial and defence aircraft, Spirit AeroSystems Over 30% of the Belfast has a long and world’s aircraft Our companies develop innovative components for the aerospace, automotive, established history of seats are made in Bombardier, Co. Antrim technology, energy and space sectors. aircraft innovation. Northern Ireland. ‘The quality and availability of Life & Health specialist skills here and the strong links we have forged with Queen’s Sciences University were key factors when Northern Ireland we chose Northern Ireland as the is a hub for location for this project.’ Dr Robert Ladner, cutting-edge Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Sciences, CEO, CV6 Queen’s University Belfast, Co. Antrim research and innovation in the field of life and health sciences. Precision Medicine Centre of Excellence This £10 million initiative from Invest Northern Ireland and Queen’s University Belfast has created an internationally- There is expertise in precision accredited laboratory focusing on medicine, medtech and clinical diagnostics that can be used to predict a trials. Key companies include the cancer patient’s response to treatment. Almac Group, Randox, Norbrook, Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Sciences, This allows potentially costly drugs to be Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Sciences, Queen’s University Belfast, Co. Antrim Queen’s University Belfast, Co. Antrim Teva, Terumo BCT and Bemis. used more effectively. Sperrins, Co. Tyrone

Food & Drink ‘We can tell a story about where Northern Ireland’s food our food comes from. The food & drink producers are that comes from Northern Ireland is pure, natural and very dedicated to traceability and high quality.’ passionate about quality. Professor Chris Elliott, Faculty Pro-Vice-Chancellor Medicine, Health and Life Sciences, Queen’s University Belfast

Our food and drink products are available in more than 70 countries.

Food and drink in Northern Ireland is the region’s largest manufacturing sector.

Bushmills Distillery is the oldest licensed whiskey distillery Bushmills Distillery, Co. Antrim in the world.

Northern Ireland has a global reputation for food safety.

Pioneering research is being carried out at Queen’s University Belfast’s Institute for Global Food Security, a centre which advises the UK and other governments Enniskillen Hotel, Co. Fermanagh on food safety. Belfast’s Titanic Studios is one of the tallest and most modern film and television production studios in Europe. TV, Film & Digital Media Northern Ireland is a region rich in creativity that enjoys a global reputation for innovation.

From award-winning film and television productions, to the development of smart e-learning solutions and transformative mobile and web content.

A flourishing animation sector is supported by specialised courses in Sixteen South has computer animation for games, VFX, won over 50 major feature and TV animation. international awards HBO’s blockbusting Game of Thrones including the prestigious was filmed in Northern Ireland. Other Broadcast Award for its big name companies such as Universal children’s animation series Pictures, BBC and Disney have chosen “Lily’s Driftwood Bay” which Northern Ireland for recent productions. is shown in over 120 countries. We discover planets

Innovation Cameras designed and manufactured in Belfast Northern Ireland by Andor Technology, an Oxford Instruments has a rich heritage company, were used by a team of UK, Swiss and of innovation. French astronomers in the discovery of two new Digital Catapult, Belfast, Co. Antrim Jupiter-sized planets.

Newry-based STATSports is a worldwide leader in sports performance The tradition monitoring technology, with over 500 elite teams In 1917, Harry Lord Kelvin, the father continues globally using its ‘Apex Pro’ STATSports, Newry, Co.Down Ferguson patented the of modern science, was with innovation system. technology that led to born in Belfast in 1824. in the fields of the modern tractor. FinTech, mobile Neurovalens, Belfast, Co.Antrim telecoms, cyber security, digital Northern Ireland firm imaging, AI and Neurovalens developed John Boyd Dunlop The portable defibrillator remote sensors. Modius SLIM, wearable invented the pneumatic was designed in Northern technology which can tyre in Belfast in 1888. Ireland in the 1960s by modify metabolism rates, Professor Frank Pantridge. appetite and fat storage. Northern Ireland A great place to live

Research shows Northern Ireland people are the happiest in the UK

• Low crime rate • Stunning scenery • Historical landmarks • Excellent schools • Friendly people • World-class healthcare • Fabulous beaches

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