Matrix NI - Northern Ireland Science Industry Panel
@matrixni.bsky.social
Matrix NI | industry led panel | advising government | informing academia & industry on the commercial exploitation of #R&D #science #technology
Matrix sponsored the recent #TechTides conference
Covering the 3 key themes of:
1. AI and Data
2. Social Impact, and;
3. Founders and Startups.
Local founders, technologists and presenters shared their experience and strategies for building impactful solutions. #innovation #creativity #technology
Covering the 3 key themes of:
1. AI and Data
2. Social Impact, and;
3. Founders and Startups.
Local founders, technologists and presenters shared their experience and strategies for building impactful solutions. #innovation #creativity #technology
November 19, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Matrix sponsored the recent #TechTides conference
Covering the 3 key themes of:
1. AI and Data
2. Social Impact, and;
3. Founders and Startups.
Local founders, technologists and presenters shared their experience and strategies for building impactful solutions. #innovation #creativity #technology
Covering the 3 key themes of:
1. AI and Data
2. Social Impact, and;
3. Founders and Startups.
Local founders, technologists and presenters shared their experience and strategies for building impactful solutions. #innovation #creativity #technology
#Photonics is the science of generating, controlling and detecting light and it underpins many of today’s most rapidly evolving technologies. Download the latest Matrix report 'Photonics and Lasers Capability' to find out more bit.ly/PhotonicsLas...
#photonics #lasers #capability
#photonics #lasers #capability
October 30, 2025 at 10:04 AM
#Photonics is the science of generating, controlling and detecting light and it underpins many of today’s most rapidly evolving technologies. Download the latest Matrix report 'Photonics and Lasers Capability' to find out more bit.ly/PhotonicsLas...
#photonics #lasers #capability
#photonics #lasers #capability
The latest Matrix report has highlighted areas in which Northern Ireland can build upon its reputation as a centre of excellence in #photonics and #laser technologies. In areas such as: #communications #manufacturing #biomedical #imaging #quantum #computing
🔗https://bit.ly/PhotonicsLaunch
🔗https://bit.ly/PhotonicsLaunch
October 24, 2025 at 5:02 PM
The latest Matrix report has highlighted areas in which Northern Ireland can build upon its reputation as a centre of excellence in #photonics and #laser technologies. In areas such as: #communications #manufacturing #biomedical #imaging #quantum #computing
🔗https://bit.ly/PhotonicsLaunch
🔗https://bit.ly/PhotonicsLaunch
'AI and the Future of Work in Northern Ireland' is available to download now.
AI is reshaping economies, redefining skills, and redrawing the map of opportunity at an unprecedented pace. Read more
➡️ bit.ly/42eeOkG
#AI #Innovation #FutureOfWork
AI is reshaping economies, redefining skills, and redrawing the map of opportunity at an unprecedented pace. Read more
➡️ bit.ly/42eeOkG
#AI #Innovation #FutureOfWork
October 20, 2025 at 1:18 PM
'AI and the Future of Work in Northern Ireland' is available to download now.
AI is reshaping economies, redefining skills, and redrawing the map of opportunity at an unprecedented pace. Read more
➡️ bit.ly/42eeOkG
#AI #Innovation #FutureOfWork
AI is reshaping economies, redefining skills, and redrawing the map of opportunity at an unprecedented pace. Read more
➡️ bit.ly/42eeOkG
#AI #Innovation #FutureOfWork
The recent Matrix 'space scoping study' highlights how N. Ireland has significant strengths in #engineering #manufacturing #technology #cybersecurity building a competitive #space sector.
We have been filming at Armagh Observatory & Planetarium to highlight and showcase NI #capability.
We have been filming at Armagh Observatory & Planetarium to highlight and showcase NI #capability.
October 13, 2025 at 5:01 PM
The recent Matrix 'space scoping study' highlights how N. Ireland has significant strengths in #engineering #manufacturing #technology #cybersecurity building a competitive #space sector.
We have been filming at Armagh Observatory & Planetarium to highlight and showcase NI #capability.
We have been filming at Armagh Observatory & Planetarium to highlight and showcase NI #capability.
The latest Matrix #AI report launched by the Minister for the Economy at Momentum One Zero was featured on UTV Live last night.
Watch again:
🎬 lnkd.in/eja7E3MA
Watch again:
🎬 lnkd.in/eja7E3MA
September 28, 2025 at 2:23 AM
The latest Matrix #AI report launched by the Minister for the Economy at Momentum One Zero was featured on UTV Live last night.
Watch again:
🎬 lnkd.in/eja7E3MA
Watch again:
🎬 lnkd.in/eja7E3MA
The Minister for the Economy - Dr Caiomhe Archibald has launched a new report commissioned by Matrix entitled 'AI and the Future of Work in Northern Ireland'. Which highlights the AI potential for significant economic benefits, while adapting to the widescale impact of #AI. 🔗 bit.ly/42eeOkG
September 25, 2025 at 6:35 PM
The Minister for the Economy - Dr Caiomhe Archibald has launched a new report commissioned by Matrix entitled 'AI and the Future of Work in Northern Ireland'. Which highlights the AI potential for significant economic benefits, while adapting to the widescale impact of #AI. 🔗 bit.ly/42eeOkG
🛰️ Robert Hill (NI SPACE Office, Director and Matrix Chair), recently caught up with inspirational Dr Rosemary Coogan, astronaut with @esa.int alongside Kelly Murphy (INI) and Susan Heaney (NI Space) at the UK Space Agency 2025 conference in Manchester this week.
🚀#Space @ukspaceagency.bsky.social
🚀#Space @ukspaceagency.bsky.social
July 18, 2025 at 4:00 PM
🛰️ Robert Hill (NI SPACE Office, Director and Matrix Chair), recently caught up with inspirational Dr Rosemary Coogan, astronaut with @esa.int alongside Kelly Murphy (INI) and Susan Heaney (NI Space) at the UK Space Agency 2025 conference in Manchester this week.
🚀#Space @ukspaceagency.bsky.social
🚀#Space @ukspaceagency.bsky.social
Catch up on the complete #MatrixFutureFocus video series at bit.ly/FutureFocusM...
Matrix panel members outline their role while focussing on the emergent opportunities that Northern Ireland is well placed to grasp and maximise. #advancedmanufacturing #space #ICT #healthandlifesciences
Matrix panel members outline their role while focussing on the emergent opportunities that Northern Ireland is well placed to grasp and maximise. #advancedmanufacturing #space #ICT #healthandlifesciences
July 3, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Catch up on the complete #MatrixFutureFocus video series at bit.ly/FutureFocusM...
Matrix panel members outline their role while focussing on the emergent opportunities that Northern Ireland is well placed to grasp and maximise. #advancedmanufacturing #space #ICT #healthandlifesciences
Matrix panel members outline their role while focussing on the emergent opportunities that Northern Ireland is well placed to grasp and maximise. #advancedmanufacturing #space #ICT #healthandlifesciences
#DYK organisations can apply for grants between £50k and £100k for projects that make innovative use of #5G and other types of advanced wireless connectivity to deliver #economic, #social, and #environmental impacts?
smartbelfast.city/story/5g-fun...
Note: closing date 8 September 2025.
smartbelfast.city/story/5g-fun...
Note: closing date 8 September 2025.
July 3, 2025 at 2:08 PM
#DYK organisations can apply for grants between £50k and £100k for projects that make innovative use of #5G and other types of advanced wireless connectivity to deliver #economic, #social, and #environmental impacts?
smartbelfast.city/story/5g-fun...
Note: closing date 8 September 2025.
smartbelfast.city/story/5g-fun...
Note: closing date 8 September 2025.
Matrix held an #AI themed plenary chaired by Patricia O'Hagan, with insightful presentations from AICC, Firetail, and Catalyst.
'AI and the Future of Work' is the subject of the next Matrix report. #innovation #research
@economy-ni.gov.uk @ulsteruni.bsky.social @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social
'AI and the Future of Work' is the subject of the next Matrix report. #innovation #research
@economy-ni.gov.uk @ulsteruni.bsky.social @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social
June 27, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Matrix held an #AI themed plenary chaired by Patricia O'Hagan, with insightful presentations from AICC, Firetail, and Catalyst.
'AI and the Future of Work' is the subject of the next Matrix report. #innovation #research
@economy-ni.gov.uk @ulsteruni.bsky.social @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social
'AI and the Future of Work' is the subject of the next Matrix report. #innovation #research
@economy-ni.gov.uk @ulsteruni.bsky.social @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social
The latest Matrix report 'Decarbonisation of the NI built environment' is available to download:
✅ lnkd.in/enDJ6Ssq
@economy-ni.gov.uk @infrastructure-ni.gov.uk @asbpuk.bsky.social @builtenvironment.bsky.social @decarbonizedfuture.bsky.social @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social @ulsteruni.bsky.social
✅ lnkd.in/enDJ6Ssq
@economy-ni.gov.uk @infrastructure-ni.gov.uk @asbpuk.bsky.social @builtenvironment.bsky.social @decarbonizedfuture.bsky.social @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social @ulsteruni.bsky.social
June 25, 2025 at 10:37 AM
The latest Matrix report 'Decarbonisation of the NI built environment' is available to download:
✅ lnkd.in/enDJ6Ssq
@economy-ni.gov.uk @infrastructure-ni.gov.uk @asbpuk.bsky.social @builtenvironment.bsky.social @decarbonizedfuture.bsky.social @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social @ulsteruni.bsky.social
✅ lnkd.in/enDJ6Ssq
@economy-ni.gov.uk @infrastructure-ni.gov.uk @asbpuk.bsky.social @builtenvironment.bsky.social @decarbonizedfuture.bsky.social @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social @ulsteruni.bsky.social
Catch up on the #MatrixFutureFocus video series at 🔗https://bit.ly/FutureFocusMatrix
Find out more about the work of Matrix and our panel members across a range of sectors
#advancedmanufacturing #ICT #Digital #Space #HealthandLifeSciences 🧪🚀📡🛰️🏭
View our foresight studies at bit.ly/MatrixReports
Find out more about the work of Matrix and our panel members across a range of sectors
#advancedmanufacturing #ICT #Digital #Space #HealthandLifeSciences 🧪🚀📡🛰️🏭
View our foresight studies at bit.ly/MatrixReports
June 24, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Catch up on the #MatrixFutureFocus video series at 🔗https://bit.ly/FutureFocusMatrix
Find out more about the work of Matrix and our panel members across a range of sectors
#advancedmanufacturing #ICT #Digital #Space #HealthandLifeSciences 🧪🚀📡🛰️🏭
View our foresight studies at bit.ly/MatrixReports
Find out more about the work of Matrix and our panel members across a range of sectors
#advancedmanufacturing #ICT #Digital #Space #HealthandLifeSciences 🧪🚀📡🛰️🏭
View our foresight studies at bit.ly/MatrixReports
Matrix led a panel session at the All-Ireland Sustainability Summit held at ICC, Belfast on 18 June. The discussion focussed on the #decarbonisation of the NI Built Environment and the challenges and opportunities as we move towards #netzero 2050, in the context of 4 different scenarios.
June 24, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Matrix led a panel session at the All-Ireland Sustainability Summit held at ICC, Belfast on 18 June. The discussion focussed on the #decarbonisation of the NI Built Environment and the challenges and opportunities as we move towards #netzero 2050, in the context of 4 different scenarios.
Matrix recently released 'Decarbonisation of the NI Built Environment' report. Launched by Economy Minister, Dr Caoimhe Archibald and Dr Michael Shaw, the Steering Group, Chair, pictured below.
Download 🔗https://bit.ly/DecarbNIBuiltEnv
#decarbonisation #builtenvironment #netzero
Download 🔗https://bit.ly/DecarbNIBuiltEnv
#decarbonisation #builtenvironment #netzero
June 24, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Matrix recently released 'Decarbonisation of the NI Built Environment' report. Launched by Economy Minister, Dr Caoimhe Archibald and Dr Michael Shaw, the Steering Group, Chair, pictured below.
Download 🔗https://bit.ly/DecarbNIBuiltEnv
#decarbonisation #builtenvironment #netzero
Download 🔗https://bit.ly/DecarbNIBuiltEnv
#decarbonisation #builtenvironment #netzero
Catch the ‘Our Fragile Space’ exhibition at the ICC, Belfast until 10 July. Free, open air and themed on #space #sustainability and the critical issue of space debris. #ISAMConference2025 🧪🛰️📡
June 5, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Catch the ‘Our Fragile Space’ exhibition at the ICC, Belfast until 10 July. Free, open air and themed on #space #sustainability and the critical issue of space debris. #ISAMConference2025 🧪🛰️📡
Matrix has had a number of key engagements across the #space and #technology sectors with high-profile report launches to international showcases, here’s a look back at our activities over the past few weeks. matrixni.org/matrix-march...
April 8, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Matrix has had a number of key engagements across the #space and #technology sectors with high-profile report launches to international showcases, here’s a look back at our activities over the past few weeks. matrixni.org/matrix-march...
Yesterday, some of our Matrix panel members had the fantastic opportunity to visit Artemis Technologies Ltd in #Belfast.
Huge thanks to the team at Artemis – and our own panel member Katrina Thompson – for hosting such an informative and engaging visit.
Huge thanks to the team at Artemis – and our own panel member Katrina Thompson – for hosting such an informative and engaging visit.
April 4, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Yesterday, some of our Matrix panel members had the fantastic opportunity to visit Artemis Technologies Ltd in #Belfast.
Huge thanks to the team at Artemis – and our own panel member Katrina Thompson – for hosting such an informative and engaging visit.
Huge thanks to the team at Artemis – and our own panel member Katrina Thompson – for hosting such an informative and engaging visit.
Listen to the The Foundation For Science and Technology latest #podcast to hear from our Chair Robert Hill overview the opportunities in #space 🎧 bit.ly/4hWo7ur 🧪🛰️📡
Following the latest Matrix space report.
🚀https://matrixni.org/matrix-report-highlights-local-strengths-in-global-space-economy/
Following the latest Matrix space report.
🚀https://matrixni.org/matrix-report-highlights-local-strengths-in-global-space-economy/
April 1, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Listen to the The Foundation For Science and Technology latest #podcast to hear from our Chair Robert Hill overview the opportunities in #space 🎧 bit.ly/4hWo7ur 🧪🛰️📡
Following the latest Matrix space report.
🚀https://matrixni.org/matrix-report-highlights-local-strengths-in-global-space-economy/
Following the latest Matrix space report.
🚀https://matrixni.org/matrix-report-highlights-local-strengths-in-global-space-economy/
On #InternationalWomensDay we celebrate the MATRIX NI panel members and ex officio member who are accelerating action - #IWD2025 theme.
#innovators #visionaries #STEM #AccelerateAction
@pohagan1.bsky.social @mmarymckenna.bsky.social
@awakenhub.bsky.social @investni.bsky.social @economy-ni.gov.uk
#innovators #visionaries #STEM #AccelerateAction
@pohagan1.bsky.social @mmarymckenna.bsky.social
@awakenhub.bsky.social @investni.bsky.social @economy-ni.gov.uk
March 8, 2025 at 1:21 PM
On #InternationalWomensDay we celebrate the MATRIX NI panel members and ex officio member who are accelerating action - #IWD2025 theme.
#innovators #visionaries #STEM #AccelerateAction
@pohagan1.bsky.social @mmarymckenna.bsky.social
@awakenhub.bsky.social @investni.bsky.social @economy-ni.gov.uk
#innovators #visionaries #STEM #AccelerateAction
@pohagan1.bsky.social @mmarymckenna.bsky.social
@awakenhub.bsky.social @investni.bsky.social @economy-ni.gov.uk
🚀 A new report from Matrix has been launched 🚀
"Building on our strengths - Northern Ireland's Growing Space Industry"
🛰️ The report has identified Northern Ireland as a key player in the rapidly expanding global #space economy.
Read the full report here: lnkd.in/emsGux7F
@economy-ni.gov.uk
"Building on our strengths - Northern Ireland's Growing Space Industry"
🛰️ The report has identified Northern Ireland as a key player in the rapidly expanding global #space economy.
Read the full report here: lnkd.in/emsGux7F
@economy-ni.gov.uk
March 7, 2025 at 9:30 AM
🚀 A new report from Matrix has been launched 🚀
"Building on our strengths - Northern Ireland's Growing Space Industry"
🛰️ The report has identified Northern Ireland as a key player in the rapidly expanding global #space economy.
Read the full report here: lnkd.in/emsGux7F
@economy-ni.gov.uk
"Building on our strengths - Northern Ireland's Growing Space Industry"
🛰️ The report has identified Northern Ireland as a key player in the rapidly expanding global #space economy.
Read the full report here: lnkd.in/emsGux7F
@economy-ni.gov.uk
🚀 The winner of the NI regional heat of #FameLab has been announced as part of the #niscifest supported by #QUB #UlsterUni #MATRIX_NI #FameLab
Many #congratulations to Erin McEvoy who won the regional award and to Emily Bond the runner up
#STEM #Innovation #Communication
@niscifest.bsky.social
Many #congratulations to Erin McEvoy who won the regional award and to Emily Bond the runner up
#STEM #Innovation #Communication
@niscifest.bsky.social
February 19, 2025 at 3:54 PM
🚀 The winner of the NI regional heat of #FameLab has been announced as part of the #niscifest supported by #QUB #UlsterUni #MATRIX_NI #FameLab
Many #congratulations to Erin McEvoy who won the regional award and to Emily Bond the runner up
#STEM #Innovation #Communication
@niscifest.bsky.social
Many #congratulations to Erin McEvoy who won the regional award and to Emily Bond the runner up
#STEM #Innovation #Communication
@niscifest.bsky.social
Regional #FameLab final - Tues 18 February 7-10pm Black Box. Find out who is the new #STEM voice going to compete in the Cheltenham FameLab national final. The competitors will be showcasing scientific expertise, innovation and charm in a 3 minute showcase. nisciencefestival.com/events/famel...
February 18, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Regional #FameLab final - Tues 18 February 7-10pm Black Box. Find out who is the new #STEM voice going to compete in the Cheltenham FameLab national final. The competitors will be showcasing scientific expertise, innovation and charm in a 3 minute showcase. nisciencefestival.com/events/famel...
Key takeaways from the #NISF25 Ethics of AI event - 12 Feb.
✴️Regulation is key
✴️Protecting people’s data matters
✴️Innovation and future-proofing: The focus should be on responsible AI that benefits society while preparing for future challenges like job shifts and misinformation #AI #Ethics
✴️Regulation is key
✴️Protecting people’s data matters
✴️Innovation and future-proofing: The focus should be on responsible AI that benefits society while preparing for future challenges like job shifts and misinformation #AI #Ethics
February 14, 2025 at 5:44 PM