1、IrelandNorthern!#$%&()*+,-,.01.Note from QUBIS02.Executive summary03.IDEs vs SMEs04.Location of high-growth businesses in Northern Ireland05.Deeptech IDEs and digital IDEsDeeptech Index|2024|Northern Ireland06.Top IDEs07.Top deeptech IDEs08.Top digital IDEs09.Company incorporations10.Deeptech ca

2、se studies11.Equity investment12.Innovation grantsContents13.Patents14.Research and development tax credits15.Commercialising deeptech IP16.Top accelerators for deeptech IDEs17.Top accelerators for digital IDEs18.Top sectors for investment19.Conclusion20.Resources21.Methodology22.About usDeeptech In

3、dex|2024|Northern Ireland1.Entrepreneurial activity is a crucial indicator of economic vitality,with the creation of new startups closely linked to economic growth,enhanced productivity,and the generation of high-quality jobs.However,the impact of startups varies;innovation-driven startups typically

4、 scale more quickly,increase productivity,and provide superior employment opportunities.Despite a surge in startup formations across the UK,Northern Ireland faces an“entrepreneurial deficit”when viewed on a global scale,which impedes both economic progress and international competitiveness.Influence

5、d by MITs seminal research on innovation-driven enterprises(IDEs),this report highlights IDEs as a vital subset of startups in catalysing economic growth.As the Northern Ireland Assembly advances its goals to foster growth and prosperity,it is crucial that IDEs are at the heart of any economic strat

6、egy,with equitable support for those seeking to launch such ventures.To close the productivity gap with the rest of the UK and beyond,expanding opportunities across all societal segments is essential,ensuring inclusivity across geography,socio-economic backgrounds,gender,ethnicity,and more.QUBIS is