Key Sectors

Belfast is a city full of ambition, optimism and above all energy. It’s a talented, competitive and connected city. Home to a growing number of global companies and thriving sectors of high growth companies, with significant strengths in creative and digital, financial and professional services, technology and advanced engineering.

Explore our key sectors:

Advanced Engineering and Manufacturing

Belfast is steeped in a rich manufacturing and engineering heritage that is brimming with knowledge, skills, and experience. This sector contributes over £1.5 billion to the regional economy.

Creative and Digital

Creativity is part of Belfast’s DNA. Whether it be the creation of television programming to state-of-the-art virtual and augmented reality, Belfast’s creative companies are making their mark globally.

Financial and Professional Services

Digital capability and access to outstanding talent has made Belfast the home to a diverse range of Financial and professional services companies.

Hospitality and Tourism

Belfast is not only a great place to do business, it’s also a great place to visit. Voted the world’s number one destination for 2018 by Lonely Planet, Belfast attracted a total of 118 cruise ships with over 130,000 visitors on board.

Life and Health Sciences

Renowned for precision in advanced manufacturing, Belfast has developed as a pioneering centre for new technologies in health and life sciences.