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Why Ireland for media investment

  • From animation to adtech, content and creativity, platforms and publishers, Ireland is a fertile ground for media, digital, gaming and more

  • Calling the disruptors: tap into a hive of doers, thinkers, storytellers, makers, creators and innovators

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Rich diverse ecosystem

Ireland is home to a broad range of digital consumer and business companies, from social media giants, cutting-edge software houses and games developers, to online retailers, AV production studios and entertainment companies.

  • 1st for national culture open to new ideas (IMD)
  • 18% of IDA Ireland clients work in the media/business/digital sector
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Incentives and support

Avail of a wide range of supports for inward investment in digital and online content, such as the new Digital Games Tax Credit or Section 481 that incentivises film and TV, animation and creative documentary production in Ireland.

  • Globally significant tax reliefs of 32% on eligible projects
  • Financial incentives and industry supports for innovation and R&D
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Digital flourishes here

With its track record in attracting operations of leading technology multinationals, Ireland is the ideal location for the new wave of digital disruptors creating world-class content and customer experiences.

  • 9 of the top 10 US technology and software companies are in Ireland
  • Industry-focused research centres offer talent and collaboration opportunities
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Talent lives here

Ireland can rightly claim to be the most dynamic economy in the EU. We have its youngest population (33% aged 25 or less) and one of its most diverse – not to mention the most flexible and adaptable.

  • First in the world for labour productivity (OECD)
  • Superior attainment rate for third level education vs EU (55.4% vs 39.4%)
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Talent thrives here

Tap into high-quality talent right across Ireland. The high quality of life, together with a thriving digital and media sector, makes us a magnet for talent beyond our shores. And as an EU member, we avail of unrestricted access to a labour force of 250 million people.

  • Ireland ranks 1st globally for attracting and retaining talent
  • Flexible work permit regulations for non-EU citizens

Ultimately, what you want is a geography where you can build an office that has broad market coverage. For a company going into Europe, Ireland has the lowest cost to set up a business, with a broad pool of talent from across the EU

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Success Stories: Hear from leaders calling Ireland home

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Company set up European HQ in Cork in 2022

Company set up European HQ in Cork in 2022

Cork has become the global hub of choice for international headquarters of technology companies, home to over 100 technology companies. With over 40,000 students across Cork’s two universities, NetApp’s decision to base its international headquarters in Cork provides access to a talent pool that is truly worthy of supporting the robust and evolving technology market. As well as being a part of the vibrant emerging business scene in Cork, NetApp’s hybrid working model means there are opportunities for technical and non-technical candidates across Ireland.

Pharma giant’s 60-year history of investing in Ireland

Pharma giant’s 60-year history of investing in Ireland

The NGSC in Dublin is Novartis’s leading digital science centre globally. This is due to the fact that there is such a large amount of digital talent and a significant tech ecosystem in Ireland... We have an innovative team of data scientists and data managers who are harnessing the power of digital to revolutionise the way that we manage disease and ultimately get our medicines to patients faster.

One of Ireland’s largest enterprise software development centres 

One of Ireland’s largest enterprise software development centres 

Ericsson creates game-changing technologies and services that shape our future and here in Athlone, as one of Ericsson’s largest R&D centres, we are at the forefront of opening new possibilities in communication for the world.

Continued expansion at four Irish sites over 20+ years

Continued expansion at four Irish sites over 20+ years

Ireland’s tech ecosystem and financial services credentials alongside Kilkenny’s central location and access to talent from third level institutions in Dublin, Carlow, Waterford and beyond were all compelling factors in our location decision

Pioneering Asian company locates first overseas factory in Ireland

Pioneering Asian company locates first overseas factory in Ireland

We are committed to Ireland and will work with all local partners to build this state-of-art next generation biomanufacturing facility as a showcase to the global biotech community

Boulder Media is one of the largest animation studios Ireland

Boulder Media is one of the largest animation studios Ireland

Remaining successful in the thriving global animation industry is largely down to attracting and retaining high quality talent, making the studio the best place to produce a project. Partnering this talent with high quality projects allows Boulder Media to create the best content, entertaining audiences all over the world on a daily basis.

Find your European home

Find your European home