The aims of the Matrix panel
Matrix is an industry led panel convened to advise government and inform academia and industry on the commercial exploitation of R&D and science and technology in Northern Ireland.
Matrix is a collaborative endeavour, with the primary aim to champion the role of science and technology as one of the key drivers of economic growth in Northern Ireland.
Matrix objectives
- Provide neutral leadership and be an honest broker for Northern Ireland science and technology sectors
- Facilitate engagement and collaboration of industry with academia and government
- Identify, agree and oversee a programme of market led science and technology foresight studies
- Commission research and provide the evidence base to government for future science and technology policies and strategies that will ensure NIs sustainable competitiveness in the global economy
- Provide quality control function to Matrix’ work programme outputs
- Liaise with DfE Permanent Secretary, other government departments through the NICS Board, and other relevant organisations to advise and act where necessary on the adoption and implementation of Matrix recommendations
- Advise on how regional and national science and technology, innovation and R&D policies may be most effectively implemented
- Initiate and enhance links with relevant local, national and international organisations as appropriate to ensure connectivity with the UK, available funding streams and export markets
- Act as an influential point of coordination to help maximise public and private sector funding
- Promote a culture of innovation in the wider science and technology community and endorse regional innovation and research and development programmes
- Actively promote case studies and exemplars within the region
- Develop a structured outreach and communications programme which supports the aims of the Matrix panel, reflects the work programme and provides support to related activities.
Matrix reports
Matrix produces regular, in depth reports which outline the work, findings and recommendations of our specialist panels. These reports are an invaluable resource for anyone interested in how new technologies and market opportunities can be developed within the Northern Ireland economy and beyond.
The 2014 Intellectual Capital ReportStephen Herdman2019-08-08T18:22:34+01:00
The 2014 Intellectual Capital Report
The 2013 Sustainable Energy ReportStephen Herdman2019-08-08T18:14:41+01:00
The 2013 Sustainable Energy Report
The 2008 Advanced Engineering (Transport) ReportStephen Herdman2019-08-08T18:08:06+01:00
The 2008 Advanced Engineering (Transport) Report
Building on our Strengths – Northern Ireland’s Growing Space IndustryMark McNeill2025-03-05T11:07:32+00:00
Building on our Strengths – Northern Ireland’s Growing Space Industry
Regulatory Technology – Landscape ReviewMark McNeill2025-02-11T10:12:08+00:00
Regulatory Technology – Landscape Review
Scoping Exercise for a Global AI Ethics and Safety Centre in Northern IrelandMark McNeill2025-02-10T11:43:05+00:00
Scoping Exercise for a Global AI Ethics and Safety Centre in Northern Ireland
Advanced Wireless networks: Active Demand Stakeholder StudyMark McNeill2024-11-29T08:32:52+00:00
Advanced Wireless networks: Active Demand Stakeholder Study
How the City and Growth Deals can provide opportunities for NI’s Life and Health Sciences SectorStephen Herdman2024-12-18T10:31:03+00:00
How the City and Growth Deals can provide opportunities for NI’s Life and Health Sciences Sector
Future Skills: Scenarios for the Northern Ireland EconomyStephen Herdman2024-04-11T09:25:17+01:00
Future Skills: Scenarios for the Northern Ireland Economy
Northern Ireland’s Future Hydrogen Demand and CapabilityStephen Herdman2023-02-13T09:57:15+00:00
Northern Ireland’s Future Hydrogen Demand and Capability
Strategic Innovation Opportunities for NIStephen Herdman2021-08-03T11:15:19+01:00
Strategic Innovation Opportunities for NI
Evaluation of sector opportunities for Artificial Intelligence in Northern IrelandStephen Herdman2021-02-02T09:08:13+00:00
Evaluation of sector opportunities for Artificial Intelligence in Northern Ireland
Artificial Intelligence Research in Northern IrelandStephen Herdman2019-08-08T14:30:33+01:00
Artificial Intelligence Research in Northern Ireland
The 2018 Creative Technologies ReportStephen Herdman2019-08-08T15:13:22+01:00
The 2018 Creative Technologies Report
The 2017 Sustainable Shared Value ReportStephen Herdman2019-08-08T15:31:13+01:00
The 2017 Sustainable Shared Value Report
The 2016 Advanced Manufacturing, Materials & Engineering ReportStephen Herdman2019-08-08T15:58:03+01:00
The 2016 Advanced Manufacturing, Materials & Engineering Report
The 2015 Life & Health Sciences ReportStephen Herdman2019-08-08T17:41:03+01:00
The 2015 Life & Health Sciences Report
The 2014 Intellectual Capital ReportStephen Herdman2019-08-08T18:22:34+01:00
The 2014 Intellectual Capital Report
The 2013 Sustainable Energy ReportStephen Herdman2019-08-08T18:14:41+01:00
The 2013 Sustainable Energy Report
The 2008 Advanced Engineering (Transport) ReportStephen Herdman2019-08-08T18:08:06+01:00
The 2008 Advanced Engineering (Transport) Report
Building on our Strengths – Northern Ireland’s Growing Space IndustryMark McNeill2025-03-05T11:07:32+00:00
Building on our Strengths – Northern Ireland’s Growing Space Industry
Regulatory Technology – Landscape ReviewMark McNeill2025-02-11T10:12:08+00:00
Regulatory Technology – Landscape Review
Scoping Exercise for a Global AI Ethics and Safety Centre in Northern IrelandMark McNeill2025-02-10T11:43:05+00:00
Scoping Exercise for a Global AI Ethics and Safety Centre in Northern Ireland
Advanced Wireless networks: Active Demand Stakeholder StudyMark McNeill2024-11-29T08:32:52+00:00