Delivering regeneration and growth across Northern Ireland
The Northern Ireland Investment Fund provides debt funding for development projects that deliver economic growth, regeneration and low‑carbon outcomes across Northern Ireland.
Below are examples of projects supported by the Fund, which reflect our focus on viable development with lasting regional impact.
Our impact to date
The Fund’s investments are designed to support long-term transformation across the region.
- £150m fund supporting development across Northern Ireland
- Brownfield land regeneration
- Employment-led commercial development
- Projects supporting low-carbon and energy efficiency outcomes
As loans are repaid, capital is recycled into new projects, enabling continued investment in regeneration and growth.
Gronan Wind Farm, County Tyrone
A four-turbine onshore wind farm development supporting Northern Ireland’s transition to low-carbon energy, generating clean energy for the grid, and marking a strategic investment in low-carbon infrastructure.
Dunluce Lodge Hotel
A new hotel development on the North Antrim coast, supporting tourism infrastructure in one of Northern Ireland’s most visited destinations.
Derry / London Derry Aparthotel and Kaboodle Bar & Entertainment Centre
A new aparthotel and entertainment venue in Derry/Londonderry city centre, supporting the city’s growing tourism and hospitality economy.
Merchant Square, Belfast
Loan for redevelopment of vacant office building to Grade A accommodation. NIIF funded one of the first speculative office schemes built in Belfast for several years.
35-47 Donegall Place, Belfast
The loan funded the refurbishment of 30,000 sq. ft of vacant office space in central Belfast to create modern Grade A office accommodation that was fully let to new tenants.
Kings Hall Phase 2, South Belfast
A mixed-use scheme delivering new homes, commercial space, and life sciences buildings as part of the wider Kings Hall regeneration.
Bradbury Place, Belfast
Purpose-built student accommodation providing 156 high-quality bedrooms within walking distance of Queen’s University, supporting long-term demand for modern student living.
The Ebrington
A £7.25m loan for a new 152-bed hotel in the Ebrington area of Londonderry. The work involved the refurbishment of the clocktower and five buildings in the former military base, transforming a disused site into a modern boutique hotel serving Londonderry and the surrounding area.
Hamilton Dock, Belfast
A landmark hotel and aparthotel in Belfast’s Titanic Quarter, delivering 228 rooms under a global brand and supporting the city’s growing tourism economy.
Oakland Aparthotel
Oakland Aparthotel is the first apart hotel in the city and provides the accommodation infrastructure for Belfast to offer a holistic world-class office location for inward investors.
Paper Exchange
Centrally situated and designed for visionary businesses, the Paper Exchange sets a new state-of-the-art standard for Northern Ireland development.
York Street
The Fund has provided a £21.3m loan to Bridges Fund Management and Rok Property to fund the development of a 307-bedroom Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) development in central Belfast.
Kings Hall Health & Wellbeing Park, Belfast
Loan to facilitate the regeneration of the former King’s Hall into a health and wellbeing park.
Grosvenor Road, Belfast MSCP
Loan for redevelopment of existing surface level car park to a multi-storey car park.
Haslem Hotel, Lisburn Square, Lisburn
Loan to reposition vacant retail space into hotel and serviced offices.
These projects demonstrate how the Fund works alongside developers and other funding partners to unlock viable schemes that deliver long-term value.
Explore funding for your project
These projects demonstrate how the Fund works alongside developers and other funding partners to unlock viable schemes that deliver long-term value.
If you are planning a viable development project that contributes to economic growth, regeneration or low-carbon objectives, the Fund may be able to support you.