ECONOMIC GROWTH

Transforming Belfast: the power of innovation-led prosperity

By aligning strategy and investment, Belfast is increasingly globally visible as an innovation economy, says Sam Markey. He outlines the city’s transformation journey.

Belfast, a city with a rich history, is carving a new path towards prosperity, one firmly rooted in innovation and collaborative place leadership. In recent years the city has embarked on a remarkable journey of transformation fuelled by innovation-led prosperity to redirect the city's economic trajectory and empower its wider region.

At the heart of this transformation lies a newfound embrace of innovation-friendly procurement practices – a catalyst that has unlocked unprecedented investment opportunities, setting an example for cities and communities across the UK.

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