Join Greater Manchester and Liverpool City Region Combined Authorities along with the Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham and the Mayor of Liverpool City Region, Steve Rotheram on an International Trade Mission to Dublin, Ireland. The mission is organised in partnership with the GM Business Growth Hub and Health Innovation North West Coast, as well as the support from the Department for Business and Trade (DBT), Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce and Health Innovation Manchester.
Expand Your Life Sciences Business into Ireland
Are you a Greater Manchester or Liverpool City Region based life sciences company seeking to expand, partner, or scale into Ireland? We invite you to register your interest for our upcoming Trade Mission, designed for firms with UK operations — particularly those who have worked with or supplied the NHS — who are looking to explore opportunities in Ireland’s thriving life sciences ecosystem.
Why Ireland — Why Now
- Ireland is home to over 700 biopharma, medtech, and digital health companies, together employing more than 102,000 people.
- UK’s Exports to Ireland as of 2024 accounted a total of £51.6 billion annually; with medical and pharmaceutical goods exports accounting for £1.5bn alone.
- Ireland boasts Europe’s highest per capita MedTech employment, with 450 companies in the MedTech space and ambitious growth targets over the next few years.
- There is strong ongoing investment in advanced therapeutics (e.g. biologics, cell & gene therapy), innovation infrastructure (such as training, research centres), and in regulatory & manufacturing capabilities
For UK companies with NHS experience, Ireland represents a culturally, regulatory and-logistically proximate market where a lot of the clinical, regulatory and health system practices will resonate — enabling reciprocation of capability, partnerships, supply chain and commercial opportunities.
Who Should Register
We’re looking for companies who:
- Operate in the UK life sciences sector (pharma, biotech, medtech, health tech)
- Have experience working with, supplying to, or collaborating with the NHS (clinical trials, procurement, tech, services etc.)
- Are contemplating growth, export and or partnership with Irish counterparts
What You’ll Gain
By joining the Trade Mission, you will access a 2-Day programme including:
- A market briefing focused on opportunities in Ireland and understanding the Irish health system's needs (public/private) & where your products/services might fit. You will also get the chance to learn about incentives, policy environment, funding schemes, and regulatory landscape in Ireland.
- A Business Roundtable with counterparts focused on increasing trade between Greater Manchester/Liverpool city regions and Ireland. Explore possible joint ventures, manufacturing, innovation & supply chain opportunities.
- An evening reception hosted by the Ambassador with key stakeholders and companies celebrating the strength of the relationship and featuring Mayoral Authorities from Liverpool and Manchester.
- Access curated connections with Irish life sciences incubation centres/hubs, as well as key stakeholders such as the British Irish Chamber of Commerce, and the Irish Business Employers Confederation.
If this sounds like you, please complete the short Expression of Interest form so we can ensure the mission is best matched to your interests and strengths.
Spaces are limited, so please ensure to register your interest asap!
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Mission Dates: 3rd and 4th November 2025
Deadline for EOI Registration: 10th October, 2025
Sources: Forvis Mazars, Health News, ONS, Department for Business and Trade
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