Belfast as a Tech Hub — STEM & Careers (NI)
A P5–P7 resource on Belfast's growing technology sector — why global tech companies locate in Belfast, cyber security, fintech, and how STEM skills connect to career opportunities in Northern Ireland.
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Belfast's technology sector
- 1 The tech economy Northern Ireland has over 1,000 tech companies employing over 25,000 people. Belfast is consistently ranked as one of the top cities in the UK and Ireland for technology investment.
- 2 Why Belfast? Graduate talent from Queen's University and Ulster University; competitive costs compared to London; time zone alignment with both US and European markets; government support through Invest Northern Ireland.
- 3 Cyber security Belfast is one of the UK's top centres for cyber security. The Centre for Secure Information Technologies (CSIT) at Queen's University is Europe's largest cyber security research centre.
- 4 Fintech Financial technology — using software to provide financial services. Major US financial companies (Goldman Sachs, Citi, Liberty Mutual) have significant fintech operations in Belfast.
- 5 The Titanic Quarter The former shipyard site has been redeveloped as Belfast Harbour and Titanic Quarter — now home to film studios (Game of Thrones), tech companies, and a university campus.
- 6 Game of Thrones legacy The HBO series was filmed primarily in Northern Ireland, bringing £250m+ to the local economy and creating a world-class film studio infrastructure in Belfast.
Learning objective
Describe NI's growing technology sector; explain why global companies locate in Belfast; connect STEM learning to career opportunities; and understand how the economy has diversified since the Troubles.
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STEM and technology for NI schools
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