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Kieran Donoghue, Invest NI CEO, considers the outlook for Northern Ireland businesses in 2026.

Social and environmental accountability should be a priority for companies in Northern Ireland focused on business growth.  

Find out how Northern Ireland firms use Invest NI’s Export to Grow support to access GB & EU markets, boost sales, and turn export opportunities into growth.

Northern Ireland can advance both AI for cyber security and cyber security for AI – two interdependent domains critical to safeguarding digital infrastructure. In this article, we examine the impact of AI on the cyber security industry. 

From driving innovation to creating new jobs, here are five reasons why entrepreneurs are so important for Northern Ireland’s economy.

With centuries of tradition in farming and a rich heritage of agricultural innovation, Northern Ireland continues to serve as a proving-ground for modern, sustainable farming solutions. 

Commercialising research and development allows businesses to remain competitive in the marketplace and earn a financial return on research. Here, we examine how two companies identified a commercial opportunity in R&D.

Andy Marsh, Chair of the US Net Zero Advisory Board for Northern Ireland, reflects on the first year of the Board and how Northern Ireland is becoming a global leader in the green economy. 

Paul Cheek explains the role of AI-driven enterprises and how AI will benefit businesses in Northern Ireland. 

Innovation is not a luxury – it’s a necessity. It’s how we respond to global challenges, drive productivity, create good jobs, build a sustainable future, and ensure Northern Ireland remains competitive on the world stage.

Mary Gormley, Head of Entrepreneurship at Invest NI, explores what entrepreneurs need to look for to help ensure an idea can be turned into a successful business.

Exporting can elevate your business by boosting revenue, encouraging innovation, and improving your productivity.

Net Zero Week is a national awareness campaign that opens discussion on how we can work together to reach net zero by 2050.

The ‘NI Skills Barometer’ report suggests that Northern Ireland needs more than 5,000 additional workers per year to grow the economy.  

The City and Growth Deals are infrastructure and investment programmes that will help create new jobs, raise productivity and drive sustainable economic growth. 

Every £1 of Invest NI support will contribute to £7 investment in our Economy. 

The green economy presents a huge opportunity for Northern Ireland. It’s a global industry that could generate $10.3 trillion by 2050. 

A Trade Action Plan will make you are aware of the risks, costs, and overall approach you need to be successful in your new market.  

As Manufacturing Month draws to a close, let’s take a look at the diversity of manufacturing in NI, and just how far around the globe we’re reaching. 

Across Northern Ireland, businesses are looking for ways to reduce carbon emissions, cut energy costs, and improve efficiency.

 Invest NI is proactively working with businesses across NI to support them to scale, innovate, export and become profitable. 

In this article, Steven Scullion, Director of Corporate Finance at Invest NI, discusses why access to finance can help micro and SMEs thrive in Northern Ireland.

Northern Ireland has a rich and diverse manufacturing sector that has been instrumental in shaping our economy.

The King's Award for Enterprise is an internationally recognised mark of excellence, which highlights the world-class performance of businesses of all sizes across the UK.