Do business with Northern Ireland

As an integral part of the UK, Northern Ireland’s life sciences sector has developed a range of specialities including precision medicine, diagnostics, e-health and data analytics, making it a home to a vibrant cluster of more than 250 businesses operating in these fields. With experienced exporters keen to grow and develop new trade partnerships across the IMEA region, your business can discover the benefits of trading with Northern Ireland.

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    Quality Assurance

    Our skills, knowledge and experience produces market-led innovation and quality.

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    Innovative

    We are a hub for cutting-edge research and boasts an established reputation for innovation.

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    World-class Supply Chain

    We provide comprehensive and competitive supply chains internationally.

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    Global Business Partner

    We have an established track record as a global business partner, exporting to over 100 countries.

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Preicison medicine
Diagnostics
Med tech
Connected health
Data analytics
Clinical trials
Biotechnology
Health & wellbeing

Sector Expertise

Life & health sciences

Area of sector expertise

  • Big data
  • Precision medicine
  • Diagnostics
  • Clinical trials
  • eHealth
  • Medtech
  • Biotechnology
  • Northern Ireland has a thriving life and health sciences sector that benefits from a strong collaborative approach between industry, academia and clinicians.
  • 1,000+ researchers in Centres of Excellence.
  • 10% of the world's cholesterol tests are made in Northern Ireland.
Find out more about out life & health sciences sector

Businesses here include:

  • Armstrong Medical logo
  • TriMedika logo
  • CIGA logo

What others are saying

“The quality and availability of specialist skills here and the strong links we have forged with Queen’s University were key factors when we chose Northern Ireland. Northern Ireland offers a wealth of talented and knowledgeable people.”

Dr Robert Ladner
CEO
CV6

Find a supplier from our life & health sciences company directory

Explore our other sectors

Area of sector expertise

  • Materials handling
  • Advanced engineering & manufacturing
  • Food & drink
  • International education
  • Technology
  • Global business services
  • Professional & legal services
  • Construction
  • Aerospace and defence
  • Green growth and renewable energy
  • Creative & digital
Read more about our other sectors

Businesses here include:

  • Greenfields Ireland logo
  • IBM logo
  • Sandvik
  • firstsource

How we can help

Invest Northern Ireland is the region's economic development agency, responsible for promoting trade and investment opportunities. Our services help potential and existing investors flourish and connect trading partners with our suppliers.

Find out more

For trade

  • Connections with our world-class suppliers
  • Trade show & exhibitions
  • "Meet the Buyer" events

For FDI

  • Tax incentives
  • Employment & Training grants
  • Research & development grants
  • Finance investment & loans
  • Market development assistance
  • Property search, talent sourcing & business development support
  • A dedicated Invest Northern Ireland project team

Contact Us

You can contact our offices in India and the Middle East and Africa directly or connect with any member of our team via LinkedIn.

@InvestNI_IMEA Invest Northern Ireland IMEA

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Regional Director, Trade and Investment
UAE, Oman, Bahrain
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Helen Matheson
Regional Director, Trade and Investment
Qatar & Kuwait
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