Welcome to dbec

The island of Ireland’s most sought-after investment destination.

The Dublin Belfast Economic Corridor (DBEC) is a key economic region for both Northern Ireland and Ireland, stretching 100 miles between the two largest cities on the island: Ireland’s capital city, Dublin and Northern Ireland’s capital city, Belfast.

As a gateway for Northern Irish, UK, Irish, EU and international markets, the corridor is a key strategic location for cross-border trade.

Population

Home to over
1/3 of the island’s
population

2200000

people live and work here

Talent

A pipeline of
highly skilled
talent

34 %

educated to third-level qualification

Pro-business

A gateway for cross-border, UK, EU and international markets

38 %

of the island’s business base.

Connectivity

The gateway to global growth.

The region’s exceptional connectivity is just one of the many reasons to consider investing in the region.

  • Strategic location with access to UK and EU markets
  • Excellent road and rail networks
  • Full fibre network and rapidly expanding 5G network
  • 6 Seaports and 2 Airports
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Map graphic illustrating where the Corridor is in relation to Europe (within Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland)

OUR PARTNERS

Strategic cross-border collaboration.

The Dublin Belfast Economic Corridor partnership is a strategic
collaboration between eight councils and two universities.

Live, work, play and stay

Quality of Life

Offering connectivity and access to attractive amenities, the corridor is an ideal location, with high-quality schooling and further education opportunities.

Live & Work