100 miles. One corridor.
Unlimited potential.
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.
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
Why Invest?
A cross-border economic driver.
The Dublin Belfast Economic Corridor is recognised as an economic driver for the cross-border region, serving as an established pro-business environment and investment destination in several high-growth sectors.
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.
Latest News
Discover the latest news and events from across the Dublin Belfast Economic Corridor.
April 2025
Primeline Group: How the Dublin Belfast Corridor gives a leader in logistics the edge
April 2025
STATSports’ strategic location on the Dublin-Belfast Economic Corridor fuels global growth
March 2025
DBEC Summit: Relive the best moments
March 2025
Almac: A global leader in drug development powered by the Dublin-Belfast Corridor
March 2025