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 [...]
L-R Charlie Tuxworth (Matrix panel member), Dr Katrina Thompson (Matrix panel member), Eoin McFadden (Head of Matrix Secretariat) Henny Sands (Head of Telecommunications, UK Space Agency) Matrix NI - the Northern Ireland Science Industry panel, has launched an insightful and comprehensive research study at the inaugural Responsible Innovation Conference recently [...]
Matrix NI plenary meeting in session at Catalyst Innovation Centre, Belfast Matrix, Northern Ireland's Science and Industry Advisory Panel, is delighted to announce the appointment of eight new members, bringing a wealth of expertise to enhance innovation and economic growth in the region. The new members include leaders across life [...]
Matrix NI plenary meeting at Catalyst Innovation Centre, Belfast Matrix NI -the Northern Ireland Science Industry panel, has recently appointed eight new panel members reaffirming its commitment to innovation and collaboration in Northern Ireland. Professor Helen McCarthy (Chief Scientific and Technology Adviser) has also been welcomed as a new ex [...]
Introduction to Matrix Connects "Matrix Connects" is an exciting new series of case studies by Matrix, spotlighting groundbreaking advancements in STEM across Northern Ireland. We are thrilled to present our first ever case study, featuring Empatheyes, an innovative social enterprise founded by Sara McCracken, that is making waves with their [...]
The largest air show on the island of Ireland will make an action-packed return to Causeway Coast and Glens this September with a spectacular aerobatic performance from Airbourne Pyrotechnics. The NI International Air Show 2024, organised by Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, will welcome spectators to the seaside town [...]
Robert Hill is the Chair of the Northern Ireland Space Leadership Council and the Northern Ireland Space Special Interest Group (NISSIG) hosted by ADS. He has spearheaded the campaign to bring space sector opportunities to the region and authored and coordinated the development of the Northern Ireland Space Strategy, endorsed [...]
A visual timeline highlighting the panel's activities and achievements throughout 2023.
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 [...]