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Why Ireland for technology investment

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Chosen by Leaders

Globally recognised names including Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Facebook, IBM, Intel, Microsoft, Oracle, Salesforce, Tencent and many more have chosen Ireland for major European operations. Ireland is home to:

  • 16 of the top 20 global tech companies and the top 3 enterprise software providers
  • 106,000+ people are employed in the ICT industry.
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Proven to Deliver

By setting up in Ireland, you’ll become part of the global hub of choice for strategic activities of world-leading tech companies, including software development, shared services, advanced manufacturing, cloud services, EMEA inside sales and hardware and software R&D.

  • 70+ years record in attracting and retaining top-tier foreign direct investment
  • 50% of tech companies have been here for 10+ years; 33% for over two decades
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A Thriving Talent Pipeline

Ireland has one of the strongest talent pipelines for STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) in Europe. Our technology sector benefits from high levels of Government support for, and investment in, skills programmes.

  • Third-level STEM graduates highest in Europe per 1,000 of population
  • High level of software developers in EU per one million inhabitants
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Ready for the Future

Technology never stands still; neither do we. Ireland is constantly developing educational programmes and skills initiatives to further increase the talent pool across the entire spectrum of tech roles for new and emerging areas.

  • 40+ companies in Ireland using or developing AI technologies
  • Education in blockchain, cloud, cybersecurity, analytics, software engineering and more
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Rewarding Innovation

Publicly funded Irish research centres support and complement corporations’ own R&D activities taking place in Ireland. Ireland’s Knowledge Box, or patent box, meets the OECD standard.

  • Highly competitive financial incentives for investors carrying out R&D in Ireland
  • Active industry clusters support collaboration between corporations and researchers

We have tonnes of amazing customers, we continue to innovate so Salesforce is going to be in Ireland for a very long time.

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1500 employees across three sites in Ireland (Limerick, Cork and Dublin)

1500 employees across three sites in Ireland (Limerick, Cork and Dublin)

Since 1976, Ireland has been a critical innovation centre for ADI, thanks to its strong academic and research organisations, business ecosystem, and progressive government leadership. This next-generation semiconductor manufacturing facility and expanded R&D team will further extend ADI Limerick’s global influence.
Pioneering Asian company locates first overseas factory in Ireland

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
In 2023, Fragomen celebrated five years in Ireland

In 2023, Fragomen celebrated five years in Ireland

We are incredibly proud to celebrate five years of success in our Dublin office, which has included extensive collaboration with Ireland’s robust business community. We provide crucial immigration support to our Ireland-based clients and international companies that thrive in the country’s supportive economic climate and increasingly streamlined business immigration system.

There’s an old Irish saying that a good start is half the work; it’s proven true for HubSpot when setting up its international base.

There’s an old Irish saying that a good start is half the work; it’s proven true for HubSpot when setting up its international base.

The HubSpot team in Ireland is an incredibly talented and passionate group that thrives on providing tailored solutions to individual customer challenges, all of which adds up to making a big impact globally.
AMD presence in Ireland dates back to 1994 via Xilinx acquisition

AMD presence in Ireland dates back to 1994 via Xilinx acquisition

For nearly three decades, Ireland has been a flagship European R&D centre developing adaptive computing solutions, drawing from a strong and highly-skilled workforce. By further investing and expanding our presence in Dublin and Cork, we are committed to continuing to both drive innovation in Ireland and to support the European semiconductor ecosystem.

Logitech’s Irish presence dates back more than three decades to 1988

Logitech’s Irish presence dates back more than three decades to 1988

We’re pleased to see Logitech’s Cork operations grow to encompass more opportunities ahead of the new year. This is a reflection not only of Logitech’s long-term performance, but also the wonderful culture and spirit our employees have developed, here and across the world. At Logitech, talent working out of Ireland is shaping the future, and enjoying it! We’re very grateful to IDA Ireland for their consistent support over the years.
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