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Belfast Region City Deal
BELFAST REGION CITY DEAL
Driving Innovation and Growth
Queen’s is delivering a transformational £230m programme of innovation
Through Belfast Region City Deal, our vision as a civic university is to bring lasting economic and social benefits to the people of Northern Ireland and beyond.
We’re working with our partners to deliver a transformational £230m programme of innovation, with a funding commitment of £170m from the UK Government and Northern Ireland Executive.
We are harnessing huge opportunities through collaboration with industry, government and communities.
QUEEN'S IS LEADING ON THE DELIVERY OF 3 INNOVATION CENTRES
The Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre, Momentum One Zero, and iREACH Health
DRIVING PROGRESS FOR GENERATIONS TO COME
We’re proud to be a key partner in the highly ambitious Belfast Region City Deal which will unlock £1billion of transformative co-investment to deliver over 20 ambitious projects and programmes.
With forward-thinking people and proven excellence in research capability we are well-placed to drive progress for generations to come through our data-driven Innovation Centres in advanced manufacturing, clinical research and secure, connected digital technologies.
City Deal is creating up to 20,000 new and better jobs and helping to make the region a global investment destination over the next decade.
SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC GROWTH FOR OUR REGION
We want to ensure the Centres help fulfil the vision for inclusive, sustainable economic growth that delivers more and better jobs.
Using cutting-edge technologies our experts are building on a track record of research excellence. We’re working with forward-thinking partners to identify and address challenges within our factories, farms and clinical facilities.
Technology is key but it will always need skilled people to ensure it works in the best way. Our Centres are focussed on looking to the future to ensure that Northern Ireland has the
skilled workforce
it needs to continue to innovate and drive technological advances.
COLLABORATION IS KEY TO OUR SUCCESS
Addressing economic and social challenges requires doing things differently, changing significantly and innovating continuously. Solving big problems requires unprecedented levels of partnership.
Working with forward-thinking partners locally, nationally and globally we’re transforming our digital economy, reinvigorating our region’s industrial potential and supporting Northern Ireland’s ambitions to be a global leader in life and health sciences.
THREE INNOVATION CENTRES
The Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre, Momentum One Zero and iREACH Health build on the areas where Queen’s has demonstrated research excellence.
They provide vital insights into the industries of the future, supporting businesses with access to tools and testing new approaches that give data meaning and drive innovation.
These
Centres are designed to address societal challenges by bringing together the ingenuity of the private sector, the enabling capacities of central and local governments, and the creativity and problem-solving capabilities of our global experts.
They will deliver on industry and regional priorities, drive civic and economic development for the people of Northern Ireland through the creation of 4,000 jobs, and impact the wellbeing of the world.
Our Innovation Centres
Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre (AMIC)
AMIC is a £100m collaborative, innovative powerhouse of advanced manufacturing set to elevate our region globally.
It is supporting economic growth and prosperity for Northern IreIand by creating high quality jobs and increasing inward investment through high value manufacturing innovation clusters.
Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre (AMIC) : Link - https://we-are-amic.com/
iREACH Health
iREACH Health is a £62m integrated clinical research centre which is patient-centred, pro-innovation and digitally enabled.
It brings together the expertise of clinicians, life scientists and data scientists with experienced industry partners to drive improved economic, health and social care outcomes.
iREACH Health : Link - /home/about/belfast-region-city-deal/ireach/
Momentum One Zero
Significantly expanding facilities at the Institute of Electronics, Communications and Information Technology (ECIT) the £70m project builds on proven research and capability in cybersecurity, wireless innovation and AI to tackle some of the world’s toughest challenges.
Momentum One Zero : Link - https://www.momentumonezero.com/
OUR RECENT PROJECT SUCCESSES
Together we will catalyse, commercialise and apply innovation to elevate our region, long famed for its inherent entrepreneurial spirit.
With planning permission secured for the Factory of the Future, AMIC’s appointed contractors, Henry Brothers, have started construction on our state-of-the-art Factory of the Future.
iREACH Health recently appointed Graham as construction contractor and main construction work has started on the Lisburn Road.
Momentum One Zero has received full planning approval and is consulting with partners to advance plans for new collaborative working spaces and tech infrastructure at its Titanic Quarter hub.
Our Impact
EY Economists project that the three Queen’s Innovation Centres will deliver:
4,000+
JOBS
IN EXCESS OF £4BN
ADDITIONAL GDP OVER 30 YEARS
18%
PRODUCTIVITY UPLIFT
OUR INNOVATION CENTRES ARE BRINGING LAST ECONOMIC & SOCIAL IMPACT BENEFITS
Our Innovation Centres are already live and delivering impact across the region, from a Smart City-Zens project in the Belfast Market area providing digital technology to tackle common urban problems, to supporting students in local schools to learn new skills for the jobs of the future.
REAL-WORLD SOLUTIONS TO THE TOUGHEST CHALLENGES
What is a region city deal?
It is transformative. Simply, city deals are injections of capital funding from central and regional government.
It creates strong partnerships. It enables our region to create new infrastructure for innovation and regional development. However, it’s the creation of partnerships between the public and private sectors that
make City Deals so significant.
It’s a reset button. The deal allows us to come together and think about what our industries really need and what will genuinely benefit our communities.
Why Queen's?
We have been at the forefront of breakthroughs in innovation since 1845. Our strategy for the next decade to
Shape a Better World
will see us strive for inclusive
growth in the region.
We want to deliver practical solutions to real problems. Being a partner in the Belfast Region City Deal means we can build much-needed infrastructure to make this happen.
This is an unprecedented collaborative opportunity for Queen’s to work alongside Ulster University, government, local authorities and industry partners to tackle key challenges.
LATEST NEWS
iREACH Health and Celerion partner to advance clinical trial development in key healthcare areas
27 February 2025
Construction work begins on groundbreaking City Deal centre
19 February 2025
Significant progress made on Queen's innovation centres in 2024
18 December 2024
Graham awarded contract for new iREACH Health clinical research innovation centre
10 December 2024
Northern Ireland and Manchester collaborate to accelerate inclusive impact of City and Growth Deals
21 November 2024
The Northern Ireland Clinical Research Facility showcases clinical research capabilities
10 October 2024
View all news
GET IN TOUCH
Contact the Belfast Region City Deal team at Queen's University for more information, or if you'd like to be involved.
Email us at
brcdinnovation@qub.ac.uk
or get in touch with specific
team members.
Sign up to our newsletter
Follow us on LinkedIn
Close Search
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About
Campus and facilities
History and heritage
Leadership and structure
University governance
Awards and accreditations
Semester dates
People
Visit Us
Getting around
Strategy 2030
Public engagement
Work at Queen's
Belfast Region City Deal
Impact on Society
Annual Report 2024-25
Belfast Region City Deal
BELFAST REGION CITY DEAL
Driving Innovation and Growth
Queen’s is delivering a transformational £230m programme of innovation
Through Belfast Region City Deal, our vision as a civic university is to bring lasting economic and social benefits to the people of Northern Ireland and beyond.
We’re working with our partners to deliver a transformational £230m programme of innovation, with a funding commitment of £170m from the UK Government and Northern Ireland Executive.
We are harnessing huge opportunities through collaboration with industry, government and communities.
QUEEN'S IS LEADING ON THE DELIVERY OF 3 INNOVATION CENTRES
The Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre, Momentum One Zero, and iREACH Health
DRIVING PROGRESS FOR GENERATIONS TO COME
We’re proud to be a key partner in the highly ambitious Belfast Region City Deal which will unlock £1billion of transformative co-investment to deliver over 20 ambitious projects and programmes.
With forward-thinking people and proven excellence in research capability we are well-placed to drive progress for generations to come through our data-driven Innovation Centres in advanced manufacturing, clinical research and secure, connected digital technologies.
City Deal is creating up to 20,000 new and better jobs and helping to make the region a global investment destination over the next decade.
SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC GROWTH FOR OUR REGION
We want to ensure the Centres help fulfil the vision for inclusive, sustainable economic growth that delivers more and better jobs.
Using cutting-edge technologies our experts are building on a track record of research excellence. We’re working with forward-thinking partners to identify and address challenges within our factories, farms and clinical facilities.
Technology is key but it will always need skilled people to ensure it works in the best way. Our Centres are focussed on looking to the future to ensure that Northern Ireland has the
skilled workforce
it needs to continue to innovate and drive technological advances.
COLLABORATION IS KEY TO OUR SUCCESS
Addressing economic and social challenges requires doing things differently, changing significantly and innovating continuously. Solving big problems requires unprecedented levels of partnership.
Working with forward-thinking partners locally, nationally and globally we’re transforming our digital economy, reinvigorating our region’s industrial potential and supporting Northern Ireland’s ambitions to be a global leader in life and health sciences.
THREE INNOVATION CENTRES
The Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre, Momentum One Zero and iREACH Health build on the areas where Queen’s has demonstrated research excellence.
They provide vital insights into the industries of the future, supporting businesses with access to tools and testing new approaches that give data meaning and drive innovation.
These
Centres are designed to address societal challenges by bringing together the ingenuity of the private sector, the enabling capacities of central and local governments, and the creativity and problem-solving capabilities of our global experts.
They will deliver on industry and regional priorities, drive civic and economic development for the people of Northern Ireland through the creation of 4,000 jobs, and impact the wellbeing of the world.
Our Innovation Centres
Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre (AMIC)
AMIC is a £100m collaborative, innovative powerhouse of advanced manufacturing set to elevate our region globally.
It is supporting economic growth and prosperity for Northern IreIand by creating high quality jobs and increasing inward investment through high value manufacturing innovation clusters.
Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre (AMIC) : Link - https://we-are-amic.com/
iREACH Health
iREACH Health is a £62m integrated clinical research centre which is patient-centred, pro-innovation and digitally enabled.
It brings together the expertise of clinicians, life scientists and data scientists with experienced industry partners to drive improved economic, health and social care outcomes.
iREACH Health : Link - /home/about/belfast-region-city-deal/ireach/
Momentum One Zero
Significantly expanding facilities at the Institute of Electronics, Communications and Information Technology (ECIT) the £70m project builds on proven research and capability in cybersecurity, wireless innovation and AI to tackle some of the world’s toughest challenges.
Momentum One Zero : Link - https://www.momentumonezero.com/
OUR RECENT PROJECT SUCCESSES
Together we will catalyse, commercialise and apply innovation to elevate our region, long famed for its inherent entrepreneurial spirit.
With planning permission secured for the Factory of the Future, AMIC’s appointed contractors, Henry Brothers, have started construction on our state-of-the-art Factory of the Future.
iREACH Health recently appointed Graham as construction contractor and main construction work has started on the Lisburn Road.
Momentum One Zero has received full planning approval and is consulting with partners to advance plans for new collaborative working spaces and tech infrastructure at its Titanic Quarter hub.
Our Impact
EY Economists project that the three Queen’s Innovation Centres will deliver:
4,000+
JOBS
IN EXCESS OF £4BN
ADDITIONAL GDP OVER 30 YEARS
18%
PRODUCTIVITY UPLIFT
OUR INNOVATION CENTRES ARE BRINGING LAST ECONOMIC & SOCIAL IMPACT BENEFITS
Our Innovation Centres are already live and delivering impact across the region, from a Smart City-Zens project in the Belfast Market area providing digital technology to tackle common urban problems, to supporting students in local schools to learn new skills for the jobs of the future.
REAL-WORLD SOLUTIONS TO THE TOUGHEST CHALLENGES
What is a region city deal?
It is transformative. Simply, city deals are injections of capital funding from central and regional government.
It creates strong partnerships. It enables our region to create new infrastructure for innovation and regional development. However, it’s the creation of partnerships between the public and private sectors that
make City Deals so significant.
It’s a reset button. The deal allows us to come together and think about what our industries really need and what will genuinely benefit our communities.
Why Queen's?
We have been at the forefront of breakthroughs in innovation since 1845. Our strategy for the next decade to
Shape a Better World
will see us strive for inclusive
growth in the region.
We want to deliver practical solutions to real problems. Being a partner in the Belfast Region City Deal means we can build much-needed infrastructure to make this happen.
This is an unprecedented collaborative opportunity for Queen’s to work alongside Ulster University, government, local authorities and industry partners to tackle key challenges.
LATEST NEWS
iREACH Health and Celerion partner to advance clinical trial development in key healthcare areas
27 February 2025
Construction work begins on groundbreaking City Deal centre
19 February 2025
Significant progress made on Queen's innovation centres in 2024
18 December 2024
Graham awarded contract for new iREACH Health clinical research innovation centre
10 December 2024
Northern Ireland and Manchester collaborate to accelerate inclusive impact of City and Growth Deals
21 November 2024
The Northern Ireland Clinical Research Facility showcases clinical research capabilities
10 October 2024
View all news
GET IN TOUCH
Contact the Belfast Region City Deal team at Queen's University for more information, or if you'd like to be involved.
Email us at
brcdinnovation@qub.ac.uk
or get in touch with specific
team members.
Sign up to our newsletter
Follow us on LinkedIn
Close Search