Minister welcomes plans for major tech investment creating 400 new jobs in Northern Ireland

Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has welcomed today's news that global technology company Version 1 plans to expand its Northern Ireland headcount over the next three years, creating approximately 400 new roles.

These positions sit firmly within priority skills sectors, including AI innovation, engineering, data science and digital transformation.

The Minister said: “Version 1 has had a presence in the north since 2012, steadily growing its employment here and then acquiring local company, Neueda in 2021. The fact that the company has announced its proposals for a major further growth project with approximately 400 jobs, is a true testament to what we have to offer as a location.”

The Minister added: “The north has a reputation as a region of expertise and knowledge in tech development which aligns perfectly with Version 1's services across digital, data and AI. I am aware that Invest NI has been working with the company to secure this project and I look forward to announcing more details in due course.”