EMCC case studies - Biomedical healthcare sector: Western cluster, Ireland
| Author: | Piester, Henrik Noes |
| Summary: | Since the 1960s, Ireland has developed a globally significant life sciences industry, including the pharmaceutical/chemical, biopharmaceuticals, medical devices and diagnostics sectors. Each of these sectors is represented in Ireland by industry leaders such as Pfizer, GlaxoSmithKline, Takeda, Merck, Genzyme, Gilead, Medtronic, Boston Scientific, Abbott and many others. Today, the Irish life science industry consists of over 170 companies. A modern specialist infrastructure has grown up to support and develop these industry sectors and activities. This, combined with a good operating environment, full access to the European market and fiscal advantages, makes Ireland the location of choice of many companies. |
| Pages: | 13 |
| Document type: | Case study |
| Reference: | ef071115 |
| Published: | 05 March, 2008 |
| Download PDF: | EN ( 122.45 Kb) |
- Many of our publications are in PDF format. To view PDF files you will need to download the free Adobe Acrobat Reader
- If there is no file available for download, you may request a print copy by email.
Page last updated: 16 October, 2008