Invest NI announces new North West regional office at Ebrington in Derry

October 30, 2026 The Belfast Desk 0 Comments

Invest Northern Ireland is to establish a new North West regional office at Ebrington Plaza in Derry/Londonderry as part of efforts to strengthen economic development across the region.

Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald with Invest NI representatives outside the new Ebrington office — Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald is pictured at Invest NI’s new North West Regional Office in Derry’s prestigious Ebrington Plaza with Kieran Donoghue, CEO, Invest NI and Aeidin McCarter, Head of Regional Business for the North West at Invest NI. Credit: Department for the Economy

Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald announced the location on Monday 26 October 2026.

The new office will provide approximately 300 square metres of Grade A accommodation, with an official opening planned for the new year.

Invest NI secures 10-year lease at Ebrington Plaza

The agency has agreed a 10-year lease for the premises.

Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald with Invest NI representatives inside the new Ebrington office — Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald is pictured at Invest NI’s new North West Regional Office in Derry’s prestigious Ebrington Plaza with Kieran Donoghue, CEO, Invest NI and Aeidin McCarter, Head of Regional Business for the North West at Invest NI. Credit: Department for the Economy

Invest NI has maintained an office presence in Derry since 2006, previously operating from Timber Quay.

Following Ulster University’s purchase of Timber Quay, the agency began looking for a new location.

The Ebrington office will serve as a regional base for supporting businesses, engaging with investors and encouraging economic activity across the North West.

Minister highlights regional investment opportunities

Dr Archibald said strengthening Invest NI’s regional network was an important part of her Sub-Regional Economic Plan.

The Minister welcomed the appointment of Aeidin McCarter to lead Invest NI’s North West region and said the new office would make the organisation more accessible to local businesses.

Invest NI Chief Executive Kieran Donoghue also highlighted the agency’s efforts to increase investment and support jobs outside the Belfast Metropolitan Area.