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SUMMARY:NI Engineering Goes into Space
DESCRIPTION:Join the Institution of Mechanical Engineers\, The Armagh Observatory & Planetarium and Robert Hill\, Director of the NI Space Office\, in an exploration of some of the technology companies in Northern Ireland that are engineering components for space vehicles and systems; thereby supporting our quest for knowledge and understanding of our home planet and the Universe. \nAndor Technology and Space will showcase cutting edge cameras that are used in a wide range of astronomy applications from flying telescopes to solar astronomy; Springco will showcase the space exploration and research vehicles on which its products perform essential functions; Spirit Aerospace will showcase its Belfast and US Space programmes\, and its high temperature protection systems and Queen’s University Propulsion Lab will showcase its involvement in rocketry.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/ni-engineering-goes-into-space/
LOCATION:Armagh Observatory & Planetarium
CATEGORIES:Space technology
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ORGANIZER;CN="Northern Ireland Science Festival":MAILTO:info@nisciencefestival.com
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SUMMARY:The Foyle Science Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Prepare for a day of excitement and exploration at the Foyle Science Showcase! Delight in mind-bending science shows\, immersive exhibits\, and interactive activities that promise to inspire the next generation of scientists and innovators. From captivating illusions to virtual reality experiences\, this event is a celebration of curiosity and discovery. \n Science Shows: \n\n\nThat’s Non-Sense by Braintastic: Witness the magic of multi-sensory tricks and visual illusions. \n\n\nThe Magical Science and Engineering Show: Join Scientific Sue for a funny and thought-provoking ‘Magic Show’ with a wacky combination of science and drama. \n\n\nInteractive Exhibits: \n\n\nDive into a geothermal world with Geoenergy NI’s Virtual Reality experience. \n\n\nMaster the art of weather forecasting with Barra Best and try your own greenscreen weather presentation. \n\n\nAnimate yourself using AI with Kainos. \n\n\nExplore the cosmos in Armagh Planetarium’s mobile planetarium. \n\n\nEngage with Nerve Centre\, Ulster University\, Water NI\, Wild Ireland\, Bat Conservation Ireland\, OCN\, Food Standards Agency\, and Sperrin Metal through hands-on activities that showcase the diverse facets of science and technology. \n\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to bring science to life in a fun and engaging way! The Foyle Science Showcase is where curiosity meets discovery
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/the-foyle-science-showcase/
LOCATION:Foyle Arena\, 2\, Limavady Rd\,\, Derry Londonderry\, Northern Ireland\, BT47 6JY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence,Careers,Creative technology,Digital,Engineering,General,Innovation,Space technology,STEM skills,Technology
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ORGANIZER;CN="Northern Ireland Science Festival":MAILTO:info@nisciencefestival.com
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SUMMARY:The Compass
DESCRIPTION:Matrix is delighted to be sponsoring the launch of the 10th annual NI Sciencefest \n“Prepare for spellbinding projections\, bringing to life how we navigate knowledge\, as well as the epic stories of our own researchers\, and the science that shapes the world around us.”
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/the-compass/
LOCATION:2 Royal Avenue\, 2 Royal Avenue\, Belfast\, Northern Ireland\, BT1 1DA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Innovation,R&D,Space technology,Technology
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ORGANIZER;CN="Northern Ireland Science Festival":MAILTO:info@nisciencefestival.com
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SUMMARY:Space-Enabled Net Zero by 2050: New Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:COP26 concluded with The Glasgow Climate Pact\, signed by all participating nations\, building on the significant progress and momentum since the Paris Agreement in 2015. Everyone must now act to deliver on the commitments made at COP26. \nIn the weeks leading up to COP26\, the UK published its Net Zero Strategy\, which outlined its legislated plans to reach net zero emissions by 2050 and fighting climate change with Space technology was one of the items in the Ten Point Plan in the National Space Strategy. Space technology touches all sectors\, and the Space ecosystem has a critical part to play in empowering solutions for climate change and enabling the UK to realise its Net Zero Strategy. \nThis webinar is the second of a two-part series that will present several concepts on the subject of ‘Space-Enabled Net Zero’\, exploring how Space can help us respond to the climate challenges discussed during COP26 and limit global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees above pre-industrial levels. In this second webinar\, we will cover the topic of new service delivery and new opportunities. An invited panel will discuss and debate emerging technologies\, opportunities\, challenges\, and impacts surrounding this topic. Participants are also invited to pitch a single slide lightning talk on a concept relating to Space-enabled net zero for discussion and debate.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/space-enabled-net-zero-by-2050-new-opportunities/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Climate Change,Space technology
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SUMMARY:Channelling the Power and Potential of Space Data II
DESCRIPTION:Join Digital Catapult Northern Ireland\, NI Space Office and Blue Inspiration to hear about a series of sector led challenges where the use of space data and application of advanced digital technologies may provide innovative solutions. \nKey stakeholders across public bodies have identified potential use cases where space data can be used and innovation can be applied to address challenge areas. The purpose is to present opportunities for SME’s to work alongside government and arm’s length bodies in helping realise the benefits of accessing and utilising space data and innovation from analytics and technologies like AI/ML. \nIn this information session Digital Catapult will present current challenges from across government where access to space data\, data analytics and the application of AI/ML can provide innovative solutions. These challenges will include ways to streamline resource intensive tasks\, efficiencies and cost savings\, contribute to carbon net zero targets\, and use data analytics and AI/ML to innovate on current practice. \nAttendees will have:\n\nThe opportunity to connect with public sector challenge owners\nOpportunity to identify ways in which your organisation may be able to offer expertise and solutions\nTo hear ways in which opportunities may be supported through access to R&D funds and other opportunities\n\nWho should attend:\n\nEnterprises who have experience of using Space and Satellite data in developing solutions\nEnterprises interested in or currently working in analytics\, Artificial Intelligence\, Machine Learning\, drone technology etc\nEnterprises with experience in computer vision problems\, analysing optical (visible spectrum) pictures\, Infra-Red\, LIDAR or RADAR\nEnterprises with experience of applying innovation and technology to solve civil and public challenges\n\n\n\nFeaturing challenges that include:\n\nMapping urban risk areas e.g. underground mine shafts\nMapping coastal areas to identify seaweed for aquaculture\nGrassland/Silage yield and quality mapping\nSatellite Data for land use: agriculture\, habitat mapping\, planning etc.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/channelling-the-power-and-potential-of-space-data-ii/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence,Digital,Innovation,R&D,Space technology
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SUMMARY:Industry Space Days 2021 - The Conference Edition
DESCRIPTION:The European Space Agency (ESA) invites members of the space community to attend its virtual Industry Space Days (ISD) event on 7 – 8 December 2021. Participants can register as of early October. \nThe ISD is organised by the ESA SME Office to foster cooperation between different actors in the entire space sector. The 2021 edition will have a special focus on “Commercialisation”. \nKey elements of this year’s ISD include: \n➔ keynotes and panel discussions with contributions by ESA\, industry\, industry associations and institutional partners \n➔ ESA presentations and workshops about business opportunities and future activities \n➔ a virtual exhibition with ESA and industry booths and the possibility to engage with future partners \n➔ networking opportunities for the space community\, including 1-on-1 meetings\, industry speed-dating sessions and pitch presentations \nAttend the ISD2021 and join Europe’s space community online\nThe event is open to entities from ESA Member States\, Cooperating States and Associate States. \nParticipation is free of charge. \nThe ISD will be hosted on the platform Let’s Get Digital (Chrome browser on a computer/laptop required).
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/industry-space-days-2021-the-conference-edition/
CATEGORIES:Space technology
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SUMMARY:Φ-week
DESCRIPTION:The European Space Agency invites you to participate to the fourth edition of Φ-week on 11–15 October 2021. \nThis event focuses on how to accelerate the future of Earth Observation (EO)\, presenting recent developments in EO Open Science and latest trends in EO markets\, exploring bold and transformative ideas that ESA’s Φ-lab and Data Applications Division supports and scales up along with researchers\, start-ups\, industry and private investors. \nThe main theme of Φ-week 2021 is the New Space economy and associated innovations. The sessions\, posters and side-events will highlight how the New Space economy is developing in Europe and alongside competition worldwide\, and how it can contribute to the EU Green Deal\, Digital Europe Programme\, Destination Earth initiative\, UN SDGs\, and in general to the EU Space Strategy and European space sector. \nIt will be a free-to-attend virtual event for the public and in person for invited speakers\, COVID situation allowing it.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/%cf%86-week/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Space technology
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SUMMARY:Eureka Investment Readiness Programme: European Space Agency
DESCRIPTION:On 7 October 2021 (15:00 – 16:30 CEST)\, during a webinar by Eureka and ESA\, you will have the chance to learn about ESA’s opportunities for start-ups and SMEs\, supporting them scaling-up and commercialising.\nThe purpose of this first online session on 7 October will be presenting some of ESA’s programmes and opportunities relevant to start-ups and SMEs\, that aim at removing entry barriers to the marketplace\, supporting companies towards scaling-up and commercialisation. Companies will also hear about current market trends in some domain areas such as 5G connectivity as well as Earth Observation integrated with Artificial Intelligence. You can sign up until 2 days before the webinar takes place. \nSome of the activities and initiatives that will be presented during this session are as follows:\n\nThe ESA Business Incubation Centres\, offering funding\, business and technical support to help start-ups and SMEs to develop businesses using space technology and data.\nESA Business Applications\, that supports the development of sustainable services utilising space assets by providing zero-equity funding\, access to technical and commercial guidance\, as well as access to our network of partners.\nInCubed\, a Public Private Partnership co-funding programme run by ESA\, phi-labs that focuses on developing innovative and commercially viable products and services that exploit the value of Earth observation imagery and datasets.\nThe 5G/6G Hub – based at ESA’s European Centre for Space Applications and Telecommunications (ECSAT) at Harwell in the UK – is a place for collaboration\, where start-ups\, SMEs and Industry can develop products and services using state-of-the-art 5G integrated terrestrial-satellite equipment.\n\nPlease see here for more information and registration.  \nAgenda\n15:00 Introduction\, Davide Delaiti\, Eureka Association \n15:05 Welcome Speech\, Portuguese Presidency of Eureka \n15:10 How to build Successful Partnerships with ESA \nFrank M. Salzgeber\, Head of Innovation and Ventures Office \n\nThe role of Space in Innovation. Entry point at ESA\n\nNiels Eldering\, Head of the ESA Space Solutions Section \n\nESA Business Incubation Centers\, Technology Brokers and Business Applications Ambassadors\n\nJens Kauffmann/Sandra Vogt\, SME Office \n\nHow to do business with ESA\n\nMichele Castorina\, Phi-Lab Invest Office \n\nEO and AI Market trends. In-cubed Programme\n\nAntonio Franchi/Maria Guta\, Space for 5G/6G Strategic Programme \n\nSpace for 5G and 6G\n\n16:00 Aymeric Jouon – CEO and Founder at I Clean My Sea \n\nCompany journey at ESA BIC Sud France\n\n16:05 Next Steps\, Emma Fau\, External advisor at Eureka \n16:10  Q/A session   \n16:25 End of session \nABOUT EUREKA\nEureka is an international network established in 1985 as an agreement between 18 countries to foster European competitiveness and integration and to encourage R&D cooperation. Since then\, we have expanded to include over 45 countries in Europe and beyond who share the same goals and have national funding available to organisations who apply through our programmes. \nABOUT ESA SPACE SOLUTIONS\nESA Space Solutions is the go to place for great business ideas involving space in all areas of society and economy. Our mission is to support entrepreneurs in Europe in the development of business using satellite applications and space technology to improve everyday life. ESA Space Solutions is designed to provide multiple entry points such as ESA Business Incubation Centres (ESA BICs)\, ESA Technology Broker Network\, ESA Business Applications Ambassadors and ESA Business Applications programme. Funding typically ranges from €50k to €2M and supports everything from technology transfer\, business incubation\, Feasibility Studies to large-scale Demonstration Projects.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/eureka-investment-readiness-programme-european-space-agency/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Space technology
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