A timeline of Matrix’s achievements throughout 2023
A visual timeline highlighting the panel's activities and achievements throughout 2023.
February 2024
FameLab’s Northern Ireland Live Final: A Spectacular Showcase of Scientific Talent
Matrix is proud to sponsor the Northern Ireland Science Festival which continued it's amazing program with an electrifying display of scientific prowess and communicative skill. FameLab recently held its Northern Ireland live final at the Ulster Sports Club in Belfast. The competition has quickly become a hallmark for emerging science [...]
Farewell to Brian McMahon
As we bid farewell to one of our members, Brian McMahon, it is with great appreciation and admiration for his contributions to the Matrix panel. Brian's departure marks the end of an era, but his legacy in technology entrepreneurship will continue to inspire us. Brian brought to the table a [...]
November 2023
Matrix Launches Advanced Wireless Report at the 2023 UK Space Conference
Matrix Launches its latest report at the 2023 UK Space Conference Matrix opened proceedings at the 2023 UK Space Conference on 21st November by launching its latest foresight report, Advanced Wireless Networks (AWN). Head of the Northern Ireland Civil Service, Jayne Brady spoke to attendees and officially welcomed the Advanced [...]
New Matrix Report – Advanced Wireless Networks
Advanced Wireless Networks can offer transformative benefits for Northern Ireland citizens, businesses, and public services. A new report published today by Matrix, the Northern Ireland Science Industry Panel, shows that Northern Ireland is well-positioned to reap the rewards of Advanced Wireless Networks, if they are effectively deployed. The Report, produced [...]
November 2022
SBRI team holds Wicked Problem Clinic at NICON22
Seven staff from the SBRI team were at the NICON22 conference held at La Mon hotel in October 2022. This was the first time for the SBRI programme to be showcased at the event. Both the information stand in the exhibition hall and the “wicked witch” themed Café Conversation were [...]
October 2022
Northern Ireland can harness the power of clean hydrogen to build a future economy
A new report published by Matrix, the Northern Ireland Science Industry Panel, shows that Northern Ireland is the ideal location to develop a future economy powered by green hydrogen. Northern Ireland’s Future Hydrogen Capability and Demand, produced in conjunction with Frontier Economics, reveals that Northern Ireland can utilise its natural [...]
May 2022
Council for Science and Technology seeking new members
The Prime Minister’s Council for Science and Technology is looking to recruit 3 new members to join the council. The Prime Minister’s Council for Science and Technology (CST) provides independent advice to the Prime Minister and government on the implications of science and research, engineering and technology. It reports directly [...]
Government funding backs scallop fishing industry breakthrough
Government funding backs scallop fishing industry breakthrough UK Seafood Innovation Fund supports world-first, environmentally-friendly ‘scallop discos’ technique Sustainable, low-impact scallop fishing method pioneered by scientists at Fishtek Marine UK government calls for collaboration between industry and academia to support a sustainable fishing industry and healthy marine environment. A world-first method for [...]
April 2022
Matrix Panellist Patricia O’Hagan recognised as “Outstanding Woman in Tech”
Matrix Panel member Patricia O’Hagan MBE of Core Systems has been recognised by the recent Women in Tech Awards, taking home the award for Outstanding Woman in Tech at the inaugural awards ceremony. Patricia is a long-term ambassador, mentor and role model for women in tech across Northern Ireland and [...]
Over £20 million in funding available in DEFRA R&D Competitions
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and Defra open two new collaborative research and development (R&D) competitions, with over £20 million in funding available. In partnership with the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), UKRI will be opening the latest two competitions from the Farming Innovation Programme (FIP) on [...]
November 2021
Lyons announces new £4million innovation grant for SMEs
Economy Minister Gordon Lyons today announced a new grant to support local businesses to develop and implement innovative projects. The £4million Economic Recovery Innovation Grant (ERIG) will provide up to £5,000 of support to SMEs develop new, or improve existing, products, services or processes through innovation. ERIG is a new [...]