Matrix discussed its latest foresight report at the recent All-Ireland Sustainability Summit at ICC Belfast with over 220 delegates in attendance. The Decarbonisation of the NI Built Environment report, commissioned by Matrix NI on behalf of the Department for the Economy, outlines recommendations to further the achievement of net zero [...]
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has launched a foresight report which outlines recommendations to move towards the decarbonisation of Northern Ireland’s built environment by 2050. The Decarbonisation of the NI Built Environment report, commissioned by Matrix NI on behalf of the Department for the Economy, sets out strategies to [...]
The highly successful ISAM Conference 2025 took place at the ICC Belfast | Waterfront Hall | Ulster Hall (4 - 5 June), bringing together nearly 350 thought leaders and innovators for an inspiring and impactful event on 'In Orbit Servicing and Manufacturing'. Organised by the UK Space Agency and Satellite [...]
The Strategic Technology Roadmap has been published following a detailed consultation on technology and skills needs for the next decade with over 100 leaders in advanced manufacturing on behalf of the £98m Belfast Region City Deal-funded Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre (AMIC). The Roadmap has identified key priorities for AMIC to improve [...]
The Defence and Security Accelerator has launched the Ideas Marketplace, an online platform where innovators can collaborate, share ideas and get innovations in front of stakeholders to meet defence and security challenges. The Ideas Marketplace enables innovators to get their ideas in front of an array of government stakeholders and [...]
Northern Ireland’s Wrightbus has signed a landmark deal with Australian bus manufacturer Volgren, potentially opening up the Australian export market for the County Antrim firm. Wrightbus has partnered with Volgren to provide its groundbreaking hydrogen fuel cell powertrain technology for the manufacture of two zero-emission hydrogen single deck buses which [...]
The Belfast Maritime Consortium has announced plans to introduce a ferry service between Bangor and Belfast Harbour, scheduled to begin operations by 2024 and will be operated by Condor Ferries. The zero-emissions ferry is being developed by the Consortium’s lead partner Artemis Technologies and will have journey times of around [...]
Innovate UK is looking to recruit 40 women from across the Foundation Industries, to receive a fully-funded placement on a Women's Leadership Development programme starting this May. The programme is a part of the Transforming Foundation Industries (TFI) Challenge that brings together the metals, glass, paper, ceramics, cement and bulk chemical industries [...]
The Royal Academy of Engineering’s Enterprise Hub is opening applications for the September intake of its Regional Talent Engines programme for people based in Northern Ireland, North West England, North East England, and Yorkshire & the Humber The Royal Academy of Engineering’s Enterprise Hub has opened a new round of [...]
A number of competitions from the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) will run this year and ICE is seeking student or graduate members in Northern Ireland to apply. The Emerging Engineers award is open to student and graduate members and applicants are invited to submit papers on any topic related [...]
Former Vice-Chancellor of Queen’s University Belfast Professor Sir Peter Gregson has been appointed Chair of the Henry Royce Institute, the UK’s national institute for advanced materials research and innovation. Speaking about his appointment, Sir Peter said: “The Henry Royce Institute is a national asset for Advanced Materials Research and Innovation [...]
Manufacturing Northern Ireland are on the hunt for engineers to come forward to inspire the next generation of students to consider careers in STEM. Engineering: Take a Closer Look is supported by Royal Academy of Engineering and will give local companies the opportunity to raise awareness of engineering as a [...]