Your inward investment partner

IDA Ireland is the investment promotion agency that helps multinational companies grow and expand into Ireland

A proven partner for leading multinationals

See why Ireland consistently ranks as one of the best locations in the world for inward investment. Whether you’re expanding internationally for the first time, or scaling up an existing site, choose IDA Ireland as your foreign direct investment agency.

Engineering

Green Economy

MedTech

Biopharma

Technology

Financial Services

Business Services

Media

Semiconductors

Businesses don’t just invest in Ireland; they reinvest, because we offer unparallelled partnership.

We support you at every stage of your investment journey. From the moment you land, we make connections you need to set up and scale fast. And we’re always available to listen and consult as your operations grow.

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50%

Of IDA clients have been in Ireland 10+ years

1,800+

Leading global names already established in Ireland

Success Stories: Hear from leaders calling Ireland home

A proven path

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Pioneering Asian company locates first overseas factory in Ireland

We are committed to Ireland and will work with all local partners to build this state-of-art next generation biomanufacturing facility as a showcase to the global biotech community

Ireland is home to Stryker’s European Operations headquarters

Stryker's presence in Ireland is more than just a business expansion; it's a journey of mutual growth, skills development, and technological innovation that helps position Ireland as a global hub for leading innovation in the medical technology industry.

Qualtrics Chooses Ireland for its Skills Base

Ultimately, what you want is a geography where you can build an office that has broad market coverage. For a company going into Europe, Ireland has the lowest cost to set up a business, with a broad pool of talent from across the EU

Vanta is a startup focused on automating cybersecurity compliance

We have a talent pool that allows us to serve a large population in a very effective way, both with language and specialisation skills like sales or customer success.

Company set up European HQ in Cork in 2022

Cork has become the global hub of choice for international headquarters of technology companies, home to over 100 technology companies. With over 40,000 students across Cork’s two universities, NetApp’s decision to base its international headquarters in Cork provides access to a talent pool that is truly worthy of supporting the robust and evolving technology market. As well as being a part of the vibrant emerging business scene in Cork, NetApp’s hybrid working model means there are opportunities for technical and non-technical candidates across Ireland.

Since reopening after Covid, team in Ireland has doubled in one year from 18 to 37

Cork is renowned for its dynamic blend of innovation, skilled talent pool, and accessibility, so it really ticked all the boxes in terms of our ambitions. The city benefits from a robust infrastructure and connectivity. Its strategic proximity to other European markets facilitates efficient engagement with partners and customers, amplifying the potential for growth.

Reasons to invest in Ireland

This section outlines Ireland’s advantages for foreign direct investment. From our resilient economy and skilled talent to modern infrastructure and vibrant quality of life, discover more about Ireland and all the ways we’re the right fit for your business.

Infrastructure

01
Resilient and flexible infrastructure to support your business
Quality of life

02
Work and life. Balanced.
Talent

03
Find and nurture the people you need to make your business thrive here in Ireland
Ireland's Economy

04
An enduring location for investment

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