Northern Ireland has a highly educated workforce with over 52,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students studying life and health sciences subjects. It has a world-class scientific research base focused on areas like oncology, inflammation, and diabetes. Northern Ireland has high quality clinical data and materials available through its integrated health service, including an electronic health record system and biobank. It offers an innovation-friendly healthcare system and support programs to help commercialize innovations, including the Precision Medicine Testbed and Connected Health Innovation Centre. Northern Ireland provides attractive incentives for companies through Invest NI, including grants, tax credits, and infrastructure support.