Northern Ireland Enhanced Investment Zone
The Northern Ireland Enhanced Investment Zone (EIZ) is transformational
£150 million programme funded by the UK Government which will run until March 2035.
The EIZ supports delivery of the UK Industrial Strategy, which was published on 23 June 2025. It is also designed to accelerate investment, productivity and economic growth in our priority sector of Advanced Manufacturing, with particular focus on Photonics and Biotechnology clusters.
Background
The EIZ programme has been approved by UK Government Ministers and the Northern Ireland Executive and is now moved from programme approval into delivery.
The programme is led by the Department for the Economy (DfE), working closely with the DfE Skills and Education Group (SEG) and Invest NI (INI) as key delivery partners.
EIZ interventions are being developed and delivered across four core themes: Business Support, Research & Innovation, Infrastructure and Skills. Interventions will be open to eligible Advanced Manufacturing companies across the whole of Northern Ireland. Delivery partners are working closely with industry, academia, and other stakeholders to ensure interventions demonstrate support for our priority sector and clusters and deliver economic impact across Northern Ireland.
The EIZ will also support the delivery of the Minister’s economic priorities, including the creation of good jobs, improved regional balance and increased productivity.
A number of high‑potential projects have been identified, and the EIZ team continues to engage with private‑sector partners to shape and refine these proposals.
Further information
Organisations interested in investment, innovation, skills or business support opportunities associated with the Northern Ireland Enhanced Investment Zone should get in touch with Invest NI’s Business Support Team.
Invest NI can provide guidance on currently available support, discuss organisational requirements and direct enquiries to the appropriate team where necessary.
Please contact the Business Support Team via enquiry@investni.com or by calling 0800 181 4422
Further information on the Northern Ireland Enhanced Investment Zone will continue to be published by the Department for the Economy as the programme develops.
