Northern Ireland Deeptech Index
2024
In collaboration with QUBIS, we explore the evolving trends across Northern Ireland’s innovation-driven enterprises.
This report provides a snapshot of Northern Ireland’s digital and deeptech innovation-driven enterprises (IDEs) established since 2017. It delves into the key trends shaping the IDE ecosystem in the region.
Equity investment plays a significant role in fostering the growth and innovation of IDEs. In 2023 alone, these companies secured an unprecedented £47.5m in equity funding.
The report further elaborates on the top sectors attracting investment, businesses filing for patents, and the geographical distribution of IDEs across Northern Ireland. Dive into the report for a comprehensive overview of the vibrant innovation environment and the factors driving its progress.
Inside the report
About the authors
HENRY WHORWOOD
Henry leads our Research & Consultancy team, and is an expert on equity finance and high-growth business. He's worked on briefs for the likes of Barclays, SyndicateRoom, Innovate UK, Smith & Williamson and British Business Bank. He regularly gives presentations on market trends at events around the UK.
DANIEL ROBINSON
Daniel conducts data manipulation and analysis as part of the Research & Consultancy team. He has a background in business analysis and commercial copywriting in Australia and the UK, having worked at The Sunday Times Fast Track, Oxford University Press, and advertising network MullenLowe Group.
FREYA HYDE
Freya performs data analysis and visualisation in the Research & Consultancy team, with a focus on design. She has worked on projects for clients including Barclays, EY and JP Morgan. Freya holds a BA in History (International) from the University of Leeds, which included a year at Fudan University in Shanghai.
ADVONE KATSANDE
Advone writes copy, and performs data analysis and visualisation. She has written on the nature of Venture Capital Trusts, and worked on projects for Rawnet and Deloitte. She read Law at the University of East Anglia, where she acquired her undergraduate LLB.
Blanca Valencia
Blanca handles data analysis and visualisation, as well as copywriting. Prior to joining Beauhurst, Blanca graduated from Queen Mary University of London, where she was awarded a BSc in Computer Science with Management (ITMB).
Bila Turay
Bila handles data analysis and visualisation, as well as project management. Before joining Beauhurst, Bila worked at an R&D Tax consultancy. She graduated from the University of Warwick with a Master of Chemistry (MChem).
HARRY WALKER
Harry conducts data analysis and visualisation. Prior to joining Beauhurst, Harry graduated from Loughborough University, where he was awarded a BSc in Economics, having also completed a Placement Year working in Risk Analysis at the Bank of England.
Evangeline Luckhurst
Evangeline performs graphic design and data visualisation in the Research & Consultancy team. Prior to joining Beauhurst, Evangeline graduated from University for the Creative Arts, where she was awarded a BA(Hons) in Illustration and Animation.
Justin Tsui
Justin handles data analysis and visualisation, as well as copywriting. Before joining, Justin graduated from Imperial College London, where he was awarded a MSc in Applied Biosciences and Biotechnology. He has also previously worked in consulting and academia.
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