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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

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

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

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%)

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

Its strong pool of skilled and diverse talent, booming digital and technology sector, and rich heritage of arts and culture, make it such an attractive base for a platform that prides itself on being an inclusive home for creative expression

Vanessa Pappas
Chief Operating Officer, TikTok

See What Sets Ireland Apart

TikTok.
Success Story

Its strong pool of skilled and diverse talent, booming digital and technology sector, and rich heritage of arts and culture, make it such an attractive base for a platform that prides itself on being an inclusive home for creative expression

Vanessa Pappas
Chief Operating Officer, TikTok
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Autodesk announces 200 new jobs at its new EMEA HQ in Dublin's Silicon Docks.
Success Story

The IDA played a key role in introducing us to everyone in the community and ease the process. I couldn’t be happier with the outcome

Scott Herren
CFO, Autodesk
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IDA trade mission to the West Coast to meet CEO Adam Selipsky.
Success Story

There is an abundance of talent in Ireland which helped us to exceed our talent growth targets ahead of schedule. Ireland is a great place to do business, the country’s creative culture and diverse pool of technical skills make it an ideal location for our rapidly expanding business

Mike Beary
Ireland Country Manager, AWS
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Qualtrics announcing further job expansions.
Success Story

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

Jared Smith
Co-Founder
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Hubspot HQ
Success Story

“The first team that you hire and second over to the location is so critically important. They’re the founding team so you’ve got to get the hiring right. You’ve got to send some of your best, most talented and culturally astute people to build that office”

JD Sherman
HubSpot COO
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TikTok’s Rapid Rise in Ireland
Autodesk Finds the Location and Talent it Needs to Grow
Ireland is Home to Amazon's First Infrastructure Region Outside the US
Qualtrics Chooses Ireland for its Skills Base
There’s an old Irish saying that a good start is half the work; it’s proven true for HubSpot when setting up its international base.