Virtual FDI
Information on Northern Ireland for potential investors, who cannot visit due to travel constraints. The site features information on key sectors, universities and colleges, Belfast hotels, airports, ground transportation hubs, belfast business parks & serviced offices and places to visit.
The site also provides information on the investment propositions of the 11 regional councils of Northern Ireland. A number of the councils are collaborating on city/growth deals, such as the Belfast Region City Deal.
The site also provides links to bespoke Google Earth content - best viewed in Google's Chrome Browser.
Key Sectors :
Universities and Colleges :
The Google Earth content for Queen's University includes a number of the key buildings on the campus. With Ulster University and Belfast Metropolitan College, the content includes their four campuses.
Key Information :
Ideally situated between mainland Europe and the US;
Population: 1.8 million;
Capital city: Belfast;
Three airports with regular direct flights to the UK and Europe;
Modern road and rail network; and
Advanced digital Infrastructure (5G pilot).
A working population :
Belfast 700,000+
Derry/Londonderry 300,000+
Unemployment rate in NI ā 3.1%