April 2025

Matrix visits Artemis

2025-04-11T11:04:34+01:00April 11th, 2025|Uncategorised|

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 [...]

Exploring Northern Ireland’s Space Technology Potential: Insights from Robert Hill on the Foundation for Science and Technology Podcast

2025-04-14T15:39:51+01:00April 10th, 2025|Space, Uncategorised|

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 March Round-Up

2025-04-08T10:13:19+01:00April 8th, 2025|Uncategorised|

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 [...]

March 2025

Matrix Report highlights local strengths in global space economy

2025-04-17T14:48:55+01:00March 5th, 2025|Space, Uncategorised|

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 [...]

February 2025

Matrix panel members attend North-West RegTech Workshop

2025-02-11T16:56:12+00:00February 11th, 2025|Uncategorised|

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 [...]

Matrix welcomes Minister for the Economy to plenary

2025-02-03T15:36:29+00:00February 3rd, 2025|Uncategorised|

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 [...]

December 2024

Matrix NI launches innovative ‘Advanced Wireless Networks’ report

2024-12-10T15:22:49+00:00December 10th, 2024|Uncategorised|

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 [...]

November 2024

Matrix Welcomes Eight New Panel Members to Bolster Science and Innovation Leadership

2024-11-12T07:50:07+00:00November 8th, 2024|Uncategorised|

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 new members welcomed on board

2024-11-08T12:56:59+00:00November 8th, 2024|Uncategorised|

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 [...]

June 2024

Revolutionising Empathy: The Story of Empatheyes

2024-06-06T09:22:05+01:00June 6th, 2024|Creative Technology, Education & Research, Innovation, MATRIX, Matrix Connects, Social Innovation, Uncategorised|

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 [...]

May 2024

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