Minister for Northern Ireland champions Northern Ireland economic growth, exports and innovation

7 Oct 2026

Released by Northern Ireland Office

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Minister for Northern Ireland Sarah Owen welcomed the official opening of Queen’s University Belfast’s Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre (AMIC) during a visit focused on economic growth, innovation and exports, the Northern Ireland Office said. She also attended the UK Export Finance Northern Ireland Business Forum and visited Belfast clean technology company Catagen. The Minister said Northern Ireland offers world-leading innovation in advanced manufacturing and clean technology, with strong export potential.

Original release

Minister for Northern Ireland Sarah Owen has welcomed the official opening of Queen’s University Belfast’s Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre (AMIC) as she visited Northern Ireland for a series of engagements focused on economic growth, innovation, and exports.

During the visit, the Minister also attended the UK Export Finance Northern Ireland Business Forum and visited Belfast clean technology company Catagen, meeting businesses and patterns working to support growth, investment and exports across Northern Ireland.

Minister Owen said:

“Northern Ireland offers world-leading innovation in advanced manufacturing and clean technology, with amazing export potential across a number of sectors.

“These visits show how businesses, universities and the Government are working together to support economic growth and ensure Northern Ireland continues to shine on the world stage.”

Key details

Issued by
Northern Ireland Office
Published
7 Oct 2026
Publisher country
United Kingdom
Subject country/region
Northern Ireland (United Kingdom)

Source: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/minister-for-northern-ireland-champions-northern-ireland-economic-growth-exports-and-innovation

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