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🏙️ Event Spotlight: Summit of the Cities 2026
➡️24 June, Belfast City Hall.
Leaders meet on Ireland’s urban future & cross-city collaboration incl. @_DBEC cities. #Armagh #Belfast #Dublin #Lisburn #Newry
More Details and to register: lnkd.in/gruCJdbF
#CityRegions
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New @CSOIreland data released in June 2026 underscores @_DBEC as a single, connected economic corridor:
➡️higher income levels in Ireland,
➡️lower housing pressure in Belfast, and ➡️complementary sectoral strengths across both economies.
Read more below ⏬
Disposable Household Income per Capita was 13% higher in Ireland than in Northern Ireland in 2023
cso.ie/en/releasesandpublica…
#CSOIreland #Ireland #BusinessStatistics #Business #BusinessNews #IrishBusiness
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Check out AIReady.ie — a strong example of accessible, future-focused skills infrastructure. Building foundational AI capability across #Ireland & #NorthernIreland is key to strengthening productivity, innovation and long-term economic resilience across @_DBEC.
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AIReady.ie is a new online AI Skilling Platform, offering a one-stop-shop for AI learning opportunities.
Developed by SOLAS and delivered as part of the Government’s new national Digital & AI Strategy, AIReady.ie provides free AI courses.
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Tomorrow (19-21 May 26) sees the start of @UKREiiF 2026 in #Leeds. DBEC Councils will attend via @Invest_Belfast , highlighting a ÂŁ5.5bn investment pipeline across the Belfast City Deal region of the @_DBEC
View the investment proposition tinyurl.com/3jcur95c
#UKREiiF #DBEC
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đź“©DBEC Newsletter
Stay up to date with the latest news, insights & developments from the Dublin Belfast Economic Corridor.
Sign up to be first to know about key updates, projects & regional progress dbec.info/contact/
#DBEC #Newsletter
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🌊⚡ DBEC Corridor Champion: Retech Offshore, Shane Reenan
Last month we launched the first DBEC newsletter, featuring Retech Offshore as our inaugural Corridor Champion. Advancing offshore renewables & cybersecurity
More: tinyurl.com/35xz44c4
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A major milestone for cross-border connectivity as the new Dublin Belfast Enterprise fleet is confirmed — supporting faster, greener and more connected journeys. ⏬⏬
Congratulations to all partners involved in reaching this significant milestone.
#DBEC #EnterpriseTrain
Signed! Landmark contract for a new fleet of @EnterpriseTrain between Iarnród Éireann, @Translink_NI and manufacturer Stadler.
Transforming customer service, accessibility and sustainability.
Funded by @Dept_Transport @deptinfra and @SEUPB
Full info: irishrail.ie/en-ie/news/cont…
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Did you know we have a digital copy of our DBEC Investment Guide?
It’s a quick, easy way to explore the @_DBEC — from key sectors and infrastructure to the strengths driving growth across the region.
View the digital guide here: lnkd.in/e55JW9PU
#DBEC #Investment
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DBEC Political Advisory Group met in #Dundalk yesterday, spotlighting the recent QUB, Belfast and @DkIT_ie alliance and focusing in on key priorities: skills, investment and cross-border collaboration driving Corridor growth.
Read more at tinyurl.com/s3tm569j
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🖇️ Connecting the Corridor: Our first DBEC newsletter is live!
Inside: industry insights, major partnerships, and key events shaping the Corridor.
Read more: tinyurl.com/3hajmf44
Subscribe: tinyurl.com/4bmnek6e
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Seedcorn Competition 2026 is back from @Inter_Trade đź‘Ź
€800k fund expert feedback for early-stage businesses.
Apply 👉 lnkd.in/emws7QGD
#Seedcorn #Startups #Funding
Mar 31
Get ready for investment
Join a Seedcorn information session – in person or online – to learn how the competition can help you prepare for investment and strengthen your application.
Secure your place at an information session 👉 eu1.hubs.ly/H0t6hq50
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Cross-border trade reached £14.6bn (€17.25bn) in 2024, up 17.7% on 2023. SMEs—making up 99% of businesses—are at the heart of this growth.
The @_DBEC is a key hub in supporting this activity and contributing towards growth across the Island.
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Cross-border trade hit a record £14.6 billion (€17.25 billion) in 2024, according to the latest figures from the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA), which include both goods and services.
The data shows that cross-border trade increased by ÂŁ2.2 billion (17.7%) compared with 2023, highlighting the continued importance of the all-island market for businesses.
Colin McCabrey, Director of Trade at InterTradeIreland, says: “These figures clearly reflect what we see in practice every day. The cross-border market continues to grow and is an increasingly important driver of business growth across the island. Small and medium-sized enterprises are central to that activity. SMEs account for 99% of businesses on the island and generate the vast majority of total cross-border trade.
At InterTradeIreland, we focus on opening doors to new trading opportunities on the island, and trading across the border is a natural first step. It allows businesses to access a new customer base while remaining close to home, helping them build experience and confidence. Our research consistently shows that SMEs engaged in cross-border trade tend to outperform their peers, with over 7 in 10 recommending cross-border trade as a stepping stone to wider markets."
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DBEC Programme Manager Damien McConville joins the panel on “Collaboration & Infrastructure at the Heart of the All-Island Economy” at the Cross-Border Trade & Economic Conference 2026.
đź“„ Agenda: tinyurl.com/26tdavn
u đź“ť Register: tinyurl.com/3vdmbdmn
#DBEC #Collaboration
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đźš„The @_DBEC region connects #Dublin & #Belfast, driving growth.
Why it matters!
➡️Home to 1/3 of the island’s population
➡️39% of businesses
➡️42% agency-backed firms
➡️47% of exporting jobs
When the region acts as one, opportunity scales.
👉 dbec.info/do-business
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All Island Rail Summit 2026 | Belfast
Looking ahead to 18 Feb, @_DBEC Director Dr Eoin Magennis joins a panel at the All-Island Rail Summit, Titanic Hotel Belfast.
More info & to book: bob.docherty@riani.org.uk
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Looking for skills and workforce support along the Dublin Belfast Economic Corridor?
🎓Find education, training and recruitment supports here:
dbec.info/live-work/educatio…
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🌍 Think international. Think growth. Partner with @InvestNI & scale your SME with up to £45k funding.
Apply by 30 Jan!
🔗investni.com/support-for-bus…
#AmbitionToGrow #CrossBorderTrade #ScaleUp
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Stretching 100 miles Dublin to Belfast and home to 2m people, the Dublin Belfast Economic Corridor is Ireland’s key gateway for economic growth:
dbec.info/about/
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Ready to grow your business along the Dublin Belfast Economic Corridor? 🚀
View the network of business supports designed to help your business grow, scale and thrive:
dbec.info/do-business/busine…
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