Matrix held an AI themed plenary session at the end of June chaired by Patricia O'Hagan (Matrix, Deputy Chair), at the Innovation Factory. There were insightful presentations from David Crozier and Donnacha Kirk (AICC), Henry Lane (Firetail) and Patrick McIlveen (Catalyst) to inform a lively discussion with our panel members, [...]
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 [...]
Introducing the ‘Future Focus’ video series by Matrix Panel members provide an insight into their experience and sectoral interests in this short video series. They explore their role as panel members, focus on the future and the evolving opportunities that Northern Ireland is well placed to grasp and harness [...]
Earlier this month some of our Matrix panel members had the fantastic opportunity to visit Artemis Technologies Ltd in Belfast. The visit included a tour of Artemis’ cutting-edge factory facilities, an immersive experience in the high-tech simulator, and the rare chance to get out on the water aboard one of [...]
In a recent episode of the Foundation for Science and Technology's podcast, Robert Hill, Chair of Matrix and representative of the NI Space Special Interest Group, provided an in-depth analysis of Northern Ireland's burgeoning space technology sector. This discussion comes on the heels of the latest Matrix Space Scoping Report, [...]
Matrix has had a number of key engagements across the space and technology sectors with high-profile report launches to international showcases, here’s a look back at our activities over the past few weeks. Space Workshop Matrix participated in a UK Space Agency (UKSA) / European Space Agency (ESA) / Invest [...]
A new report has identified Northern Ireland as a key player in the rapidly expanding global space economy and highlights significant opportunities for growth in advanced manufacturing, cybersecurity, and satellite communications. Commissioned by Matrix, Northern Ireland’s Science Industry Panel, the Space Scoping Study provides a comprehensive analysis of the region’s [...]
Pictured : L-R Chris Hayward, City of London, Caoimhe Archibald, Economy Minister, Robert Hill, Matrix Chair The Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald has launched the latest Matrix report, “Regulatory Technology – Landscape Review,” Chris Hayward, Policy Chairman at the City of London Corporation, and Robert Hill Matrix Chair met with the [...]
Picture 1: L-R Jim Harkin Ulster University, Kevin Sexton, ALPHA Innovation, Deirdre Harte, Donegal County Council, Stephen Gillespie, DCSDC, Rosalind Young, DCSDC, John Healy, Chair Invest NI/ex officio Matrix NI, Chris Hayward, City of London, Liam Maguire, Ulster University, Alexa Bhinder, City of London, Dr Ciarán o’hAnnrachain, @ATU, Eoin McFadden [...]
L-R John Healy (Ex-officio member), Conor Murphy (Minister for the Economy), Robert Hill (Matrix Chair) Professor Helen McCarthy (Ex-officio member) Matrix Chair Robert Hill welcomed Conor Murphy, Minister for Department for the Economy NI to the recent plenary on behalf of the panel, providing an opportunity for the Minister to [...]
