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 [...]
October 2023
SBRI Competition – Increasing household recycling practice through the novel use of persuasive technologies
A new competition, funded by the Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) and focused on increasing household recycling practice through the novel use of persuasive technologies, has been launched by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) in conjunction with Fermanagh and Omagh District Council and NILGA. SBRI provides the [...]
March 2023
Northern Ireland winners amongst 2023 Women in Innovation award recipients
Two Northern Ireland winners were amongst recipients of Women In Innovation Awards 2022/23. The Women in Innovation Programme was launched in 2016 by Innovate UK with the overall aim of increasing gender equality in business-led innovation. The annual competition from Innovate UK supports and celebrates remarkable women entrepreneurs and senior [...]
QUB Researchers involved in multimillion pound projects to create solutions for future connectivity
Four researchers from Queen's University Belfast’s Centre for Wireless Innovation (CWI) will play a major role in two new research and innovation platforms set up by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC). The platforms, which each represent a £2 million investment by EPSRC, will support UK research efforts [...]
Expression of Interest open for SBRI
The Expression of Interest is now open for the latest round of the Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI|NI), a fully funded programme from the Department for the Economy which seeks to solve problems within the public sector for which no solution currently exists. SBRINI provides the public sector with innovative [...]
February 2023
New Government Chief Scientific Adviser Appointed
Cabinet Secretary Simon Chase MP has announced the appointment of Professor Dame Angela McLean DBE FRS as the new Government Chief Scientific Adviser (GCSA). Dame Angela, who is currently Chief Scientific Adviser for the Ministry of Defence, was selected by the Prime Minister following an open competition and will be [...]
NICS Celebrates International Day of Women and Girls in Science
Scientists from across the Northern Ireland Civil Service (NICS) gathered at Stormont Castle on 13th February to mark International Day of Women and Girls in Science. The special occasion, hosted by Head of Civil Service Jayne Brady, welcomed colleagues from every department and from a diverse spectrum of scientific fields [...]
Belfast harnesses innovation to deliver urban transformation
Belfast City Council has announced proposals for a Smart District that will harness digital innovation to support the transformation of Belfast city centre. The Smart District is one of several initiatives in the council’s new Smart Belfast Urban Innovation Framework. The aim of the framework is to encourage city partners [...]