Irelands North West City Region - Investment
Centered around the dynamic Derry-Letterkenny City Region, Ireland North West stands as a premier investment hub for global businesses looking to access both UK and EU markets. The North West City Region (NWCR) comprises Donegal County Council Area and Derry City and Strabane District Council Area. The region, with a combined population of 317,840, is the fourth largest urban cluster on the island of Ireland. With its thriving business environment, ease of doing business, and abundant talent pool, our region offers an exciting proposition for investment and growth. As a cross-border region with a unique strategic location, Ireland North West provides businesses with unparalleled stability and options, making it the location of choice for establishing and expanding operations. Investors can rely on the region’s strong foundation, firmly rooted in both the UK and EU, to make informed and secure decisions for the future.
Centered around the dynamic Derry-Letterkenny City Region, Ireland North West stands as a premier investment hub for global businesses looking to access both UK and EU markets. The North West City Region (NWCR) comprises Donegal County Council Area and Derry City and Strabane District Council Area.
The region, with a combined population of 317,840, is the fourth largest urban cluster on the island of Ireland. With its thriving business environment, ease of doing business, and abundant talent pool, our region offers an exciting proposition for investment and growth.
As a cross-border region with a unique strategic location, Ireland North West provides businesses with unparalleled stability and options, making it the location of choice for establishing and expanding operations. Investors can rely on the region’s strong foundation, firmly rooted in both the UK and EU, to make informed and secure decisions for the future.
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PARTNERSHIP RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT<br />
Our business support partners, along with our world-leading innovation and centres of excellence in AI and Robotics,<br />
Life Sciences, Data Analytics, RegTech and Precision Medicine, are ready to offer the tailored assistance your<br />
company needs to stay ahead of the competition.<br />
DIGITAL AND CREATIVE<br />
TECHNOLOGIES<br />
ADVANCED MANUFACTURING<br />
& ENGINEERING<br />
WISAR LAB<br />
• State of the art RF lab to support research and development<br />
• Expertise in wireless tech, embedded systems, power<br />
electronics and Body Area Networks (BAN)the application of<br />
WSNs in buildings<br />
VIRTUAL & AUGMENTED REALITY CENTRE<br />
• A multidisciplinary team of specialists work with start-ups<br />
and SMEs across the region to explore the development and<br />
application of virtual and augmented reality throughout a<br />
range of innovative applications<br />
LEGAL INNOVATION CENTRE<br />
• Promotes and supports the use of technology in legal services<br />
• Education and training on emerging legal technologies<br />
ALPHA INNOVATION<br />
• ALPHA Innovation works to increase the innovation maturity of<br />
young people, entrepreneurs, scaleups and SMEs in the <strong>North</strong><br />
<strong>West</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Region</strong>, while also showcasing the region as a great<br />
place to set up, grow and scale a business. They offer unique<br />
interventions to guide entrepreneurs and businesses forward<br />
through key stages of their journey<br />
NORTH WEST REGTECH SUPERCLUSTER<br />
• This all-island national institute will work across sectors,<br />
regulators and borders to become a recognised world leader<br />
in regulatory technology with a focus on ESG and AI<br />
• The Supercluster will bring together industry, academics and<br />
public bodies to drive world-class research and innovation<br />
SMART MANUFACTURING DATA HUB<br />
• Advanced facility designed to revolutionise the manufacturing<br />
sector through data-driven innovation<br />
• A central point for collecting, analysing and leveraging data<br />
to enhance manufacturing processes, improve efficiency, and<br />
drive technological advancements byintegrating cutting-edge<br />
technologies such as IoT, AI, and machine learning.<br />
THE NORTH WEST CENTRE FOR<br />
ADVANCED MANUFACTURING (NWCAM)<br />
• Dynamic manufacturing hub dedicated to cutting-edge<br />
technology and research. It focuses on integrating advanced<br />
manufacturing techniques, such as automation and digital<br />
technologies, to boost industry efficiency and innovation<br />
FOODOVATION<br />
• A centre of excellence for food development and menu<br />
development, packaging design and food labelling,HACCP<br />
(hazard analysis) and food safety<br />
PRODUCT DESIGN CENTRE<br />
• Ideas generation, concept and prototype development<br />
• Access to rapid prototypes, 3D printers, 2D & 3D designs<br />
• Finite Element Analysis, Design for Manufacture and Assembly,<br />
and Fluid Dynamic Analysis<br />
CENTRE FOR ENGINEERING<br />
AND RENEWABLE ENERGY (CERE)<br />
• Worked with Boeing, Bombardier, Airbus & Terex<br />
• Expertise in: Engineering, renewable energy, mechanical,<br />
manufacturing, electrical and electronic engineering and<br />
cognitive analytics<br />
13 IRELAND NORTH WEST YOUR GATEWAY TO GROWTH
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