Schools across the North are being invited to take part in an exciting new innovation challenge that asks pupils to imagine and design solutions to improve life in Northern Ireland in 2050. The Matrix 'Future Focus' Schools Challenge, delivered in partnership with the Northern Ireland Science Festival (NISF) and Nerve [...]
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has launched new research identifying opportunities to build on Northern Ireland’s existing strengths in quantum-secure communications, photonics, sensing and applied software. ‘Quantum Technologies in Northern Ireland’, commissioned by MATRIX NI on behalf of the Department for the Economy and produced by SAMI Consulting, examines where [...]
Northern Ireland is well placed to become a UK leader in the routine adoption of satellite-enabled technologies across public services, according to a new report launched today by Economy Minister, Dr Caoimhe Archibald. The Northern Ireland Space Enabled Region Pathfinder report was launched at AMIC Harbour, Belfast. It was commissioned [...]
Matrix is involved in a range of upcoming industry events spanning manufacturing, quantum and innovation. Northern Ireland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition 2026 Matrix is a partner for the Northern Ireland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition 2026, taking place [...]
Consultation open: The Executive Office is consulting on its draft Northern Ireland Artificial Intelligence Strategy, titled "Positive Use, Positive Inclusion, Positive Outcomes." The draft strategy sets out a vision for the responsible and ethical adoption of AI across the public sector, developed with government, business and academia, and grounded in [...]
Josef Aschbacher, Director General of the European Space Agency (ESA), accompanied by ESA astronaut Dr Rosemary Coogan, visited the Northern Ireland stand at the Farnborough International Airshow to meet Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly BL MLA and representatives from 12 innovative Northern Ireland companies. The visit highlighted the strength of [...]
Matrix was kindly hosted by the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre (AMIC) at the new flagship ‘Factory of the Future’ at Global Point in Newtownabbey for the June plenary which was followed by an impressive site tour by Prof Sam Turner (AMIC, CEO) and Colm Higgins (AMIC, CTO). With core capabilities [...]
June has been an exceptional month of activity for the range of events supported/attended by Matrix. Here are some of the highlights to date. 7th: SheVentures at Lusty Beg. 8th: UK Global R&D Science and Investment Conference at The Royal Society 9th: [...]
Matrix recently hosted the 'Northern Ireland: Accelerating Innovations to Market' session at the inaugural UK Global R&D and Science Investment Summit at The Royal Society. It provided an opportunity for Northern Ireland to showcase capability across: advanced manufacturing, life sciences, creative industries and digital technologies sectors in a discussion chaired [...]
Northern Ireland has a real opportunity to strengthen its position as a leading Regulatory Technology (RegTech) hub. We are currently exploring the potential for a dedicated RegTech half-day workshop, in collaboration with Invest Northern Ireland. As we continue to engage with colleagues across industry, government and academia following the Matrix 'Regulatory [...]
Matrix NI is pleased to announce two new representatives on the Northern Ireland Science and Industry Panel: Marina Donohoe, Chief Executive Officer of QUBIS, and Damian Duffy, Principal and Chief Executive of Belfast Metropolitan College. The new incumbents replace Brian McCaul (formerly QUBIS) and Leo Murphy (NWRC) having completed their [...]
Innovative, future‑focused ideas were to the fore at Matrix NI’s “Hack to the Future” hackathon. Delivered as part of the NI Science Festival, the one‑day event was hosted to encourage collaboration between students, technologists, and future‑thinkers, using evidence‑based Matrix foresight research as a foundation for ideas, with the potential to [...]