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SUMMARY:Going Green: How do we win public support for the transition?
DESCRIPTION:Decarbonising homes is one of the biggest challenges in getting to net zero\, requiring investment in nearly all existing homes\, as well as considerable behaviour change from citizens. How might we win public support for the transition? \nIn this event\, NESTA brings together a panel of expert speakers to discuss what it might take to get everyone on the journey to a low-carbon home\, exploring the potential role of everything from subsidies and policy change to climate assemblies and deliberative democracy. \nThis is the first event in the Making the Switch Towards Cleaner\, Greener Homes event series.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/going-green-how-do-we-win-public-support-for-the-transition/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Climate Change
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SUMMARY:UKA Live: Is public sector procurement fit for the digital age?
DESCRIPTION:Are public sector finance\, budget and procurement processes aligned with subscription-based commercial models?\n\n\nThe rapid evolution of technology\, agile delivery and cloud infrastructure has led many suppliers to move to PAYG subscription services.  \n\nHow does the public sector respond to changing commercial models?\nDoes the traditional capex / opex split still work? Are organisations’ chief financial officers aware of the increasing use of subscription and pay-as-you use models by digital service providers?\nWhat approaches can a digital team take in getting their financial teams onboard with a new approach?\nShould there be one framework agreement – and one price – for all the public sector from every supplier? \n\nWho should attend this one hour UKAuthority Live Webcast? \nThis one hour live webcast is free to attend for the public sector \nAll those involved in the procurement of digital\, data and technology for their organisation\, including\, but not limited to: Local Authority / NHS / Police / Fire / Housing Chief Information Officers\, Chief Digital Officers\, Heads of IT\, Heads of and Leads for Finance and line of business departments\, Members\, Heads / Leaders in Digital and Data\, Heads of Customer Services\, Transformation or Change \nRegistration\nThis event is designed specifically for the UK public sector – please register using your public sector email. Please note that registrations from personal email addresses may be rejected. \nUKAuthority has full editorial control of this event thanks to support from our programme partner. By registering for this event you agree to the sharing of your name\, organisation\, job title and work email address with the UKAuthority editorial team and partner organisation hosting this event. If you do not wish this information to be shared\, please let us know direct by emailing: sian@ukauthority.co.uk
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/uka-live-is-public-sector-procurement-fit-for-the-digital-age/
CATEGORIES:Innovation
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SUMMARY:Net Zero in Medicines Manufacturing: Measuring and Reporting Carbon Footprint
DESCRIPTION:In the run up to COP 26\, KTN is holding a webinar: Net Zero in Medicines Manufacturing: Measuring and Reporting Carbon Footprint. \nThe obligations around reporting carbon outputs are becoming increasingly challenging for all sizes of companies\, as global net zero target deadlines draw ever closer and customers introduce sustainable procurement directives. \nThis webinar is aimed at medicines manufacturers to learn about systems and tools for measuring and reporting on Scope 1\, 2 and 3 carbon outputs. Manufacturers of medical technologies and organisations involved in supply chain are also very welcome. This is particularly applicable to SMEs who want to find out more about carbon reporting structures and tools from organisations who have established systems. \nThis webinar will feature presentations and discussion from GSK\, AstraZeneca and Pfizer on reporting and science-based targets\, and why they are important\, and what are the external demands. We will feature practical application case studies on Scope 1 & 2\, and explore the challenges and opportunities to decarbonise the whole value chain (Scope 3). There will also be a presentation from NHS on forthcoming supplier guidelines. \nThe webinar is hosted by KTN Medicines Manufacturing Challenge Community in partnership with Innovate UK\, Medicines Manufacturing Industry Partnership and Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry. \nFor any queries about this event please get in touch with KTN’s Karen Wilkinson.\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/net-zero-in-medicines-manufacturing-measuring-and-reporting-carbon-footprint/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Climate Change
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211022
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SUMMARY:BEYOND 2021
DESCRIPTION:BEYOND 2021 explores the role of creativity and creative tech in forming and navigating new places. It will investigate how to make big changes happen: what makes for resilient and inclusive creative economies\, how research-driven innovation and intrepid ideas can be both provocateur and guide in times of change. \nBEYOND 2021 is planned as a hybrid conference – access live and catch-up sessions online or delegates and speakers are welcome in Belfast in person from 19 October to experience a bespoke programme of activities\, with location-based immersive experiences\, networking\, VIP receptions and more\, plus of course lots of fine Northern Irish hospitality. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDon’t miss a lively two day programme of 50+ expert speakers\, with keynotes\, panel discussions\, think pieces and provocations\, Q&As and a showcase of leading projects and research. \nStay tuned to the BEYOND newsletter for updates on this years hybrid conference and keep your eyes peeled on @BeyondCnf for all the latest.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/beyond-2021/
LOCATION:Titanic Belfast\, 1 Olympic Way\, Queen's Road\, Belfast\, Belfast\, BT3 9EP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Creative technology
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211019T141500
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SUMMARY:Generating and testing hypotheses to exploit gen-after-next science & tech
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will discuss Dstl’s Futures research programme\, covering some of the scope\, opportunities\, and how to work with us.\n\n\nDstl’s webinars are designed to help small and medium-sized enterprises work with the defence sector. They are free to attend and you do not need to have experience working with Dstl or in defence.\n \nSign up to hear from our experts discussing Dstl’s Science and Technology Futures research programme. The session will include:\n \n\nScope of the programme and priority areas for future research and funding\n\nOpportunities to get involved\n\nHow to work with us
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/generating-and-testing-hypotheses-to-exploit-gen-after-next-science-tech/
CATEGORIES:Cybersecurity
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211019T123000
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SUMMARY:The Net Zero series: Towards a sustainable future - Sustainable Materials
DESCRIPTION:The net zero series sheds light on the work already undertaken by UKRI’s flagship programme -the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund.\n\n\nWe live in a time of unprecedented change. The way we live our lives and do business is impacting the planet and driving environmental change on a scale unique in the Earth’s history. We are consuming our natural resources at unprecedented levels whilst polluting our environment\, affecting our air\, soils\, water and biodiversity. This is increasing the challenges linked to extreme weather and a changing climate which can have devastating impacts on the environment and human life and hinder economic growth. To meet these challenges\, and recognising our leadership potential\, in 2019 the UK became the first major economy to commit to reducing greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050.  \nThe net zero series sheds light on the work already undertaken by UKRI’s flagship programme -the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund to address the key challenges that will help the UK build back greener. It will bring together world-renowned researchers and innovators across the breadth of our funding disciplines to discuss the need for innovative solutions to heat our homes\, travel to work\, develop and transform our industries\, cater to our diet\, enjoy our leisure time\, and prosper from a cleaner\, healthier environment in parallel with growing our economy. \nWe will run a monthly webinar from April to November featuring ISCF challenges\, UKRI councils and project leads\, as well as renowned external experts from academia\, industry and technology fields.  \nIn October we will be discussing Sustainable Materials. \n\n\nAll topic and dates:  \n\n\n20 July –  Sustainable Industry\n21 September – Sustainable Supply Chains\n19 October – Sustainable Materials\n16 November – Sustainable Energy\n\n\n\nView  recordings of previous topics  on YouTube:  \n\nSustainable Food \n\nSustainable Transport\n\nSustainable Buildings
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/the-net-zero-series-towards-a-sustainable-future-sustainable-materials/
CATEGORIES:Circular Green
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211019T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211019T123000
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SUMMARY:Industrial 5G Uncovered: spotlight on innovators
DESCRIPTION:This first webinar of the Industrial 5G Uncovered series will focus on working with innovators to accelerate cross-industry adoption.\n\n\nDigital Catapult is a 5G technical and innovation centre of excellence\, and is working closely with the Department for Digital\, Culture\, Media and Sport (DCMS) to drive industrial 5G adoption in the UK\, to launch a series of industry events to showcase real examples of 5G applications\, and maximise learnings for organisations in the manufacturing and logistics sectors. \nThe first online webinar of a four-part series will focus on open innovation in 5G\, shining a spotlight on innovative solutions and approaches enabled by startups and scaleups who have joined the Industrial 5G Testbeds and Trials programme\, as well as those taking part in other government funded 5G initiatives and accelerators such as 5PRING. It will also highlight challenges and lessons learnt from innovators who are collaborating with industry\, offering an overview of the benefits and best practice within open innovation\, as well as future opportunities for innovation in smart cities\, construction\, manufacturing and logistics.  \nThe event will host a panel of industry experts including leading global infrastructure operator Ferrovial\, which is exploring 5G-enabled technologies to create a safe\, dynamic and efficient construction industry. This webinar will serve as a means of exploring different opportunities in which businesses of all sizes can work together to accelerate the adoption of 5G through open innovation and sustained relationships. \n\n\nWhy attend\n\nLearn about new exciting industrial 5G use cases and innovative solutions developed by small and medium sized businesses\n\nGain insight into how you can unlock 5G enabled innovation by collaborating with startups and scaleups\n\nGet inspired by industry experts leading the way in 5G adoption\n\nFind out more about open innovation best practice\n\nDiscover funding opportunities from the Horizon Europe programme\n\n\n\n\nWho should attend\nThis event is designed for industry sector managers\, executives and team members who are considering digital solutions and open innovation to help optimise and develop their business. It is also a great opportunity for technology innovators who want to learn more about 5G capabilities to build new solutions or expand current value propositions. \n\n\nAbout the programme\nDigital Catapult is a delivery partner for the UK Government’s Department for Digital\, Culture\, Media and Sport’s 5G Testbeds and Trials programme and is helping to drive innovative new use cases of 5G in UK industry sectors by coordinating eight projects including 5G Encode\, 5GEM\, 5G Factory of the Future\, 5G CAL\, 5G Logistics\, 5G Ports\, AMC2 and Smart Junctions.  \nThe programme sets out to demonstrate the value of 5G beyond enhanced mobile broadband by targeting industry focused use cases in manufacturing and logistics to:  \n\nExplore the potential for efficiency and productivity benefits \nHelp make the UK a global leader in the adoption and application of 5G technology\nHelp the UK lead the development of the implementation and standards around 5G
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/industrial-5g-uncovered-spotlight-on-innovators/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211019T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211019T111500
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SUMMARY:Transforming Cyber Resilience
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will discuss Dstl’s Cyber research programme\, covering some of the scope\, opportunities\, and how to work with us.\n\n\nDstl’s webinars are designed to help small and medium-sized enterprises work with the defence sector. They are free to attend and you do not need to have experience working with Dstl or in defence.\n \nSign up to hear from our experts discussing Dstl’s Cyber research programme. The session will include:\n \n\nScope of the programme and priority areas for future research and funding\n\nOpportunities to get involved\n\nHow to work with us
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/transforming-cyber-resilience/
CATEGORIES:Cybersecurity
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211018T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211018T180000
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SUMMARY:What should COP26 aim to achieve?
DESCRIPTION:PUBLIC EVENT\nAs delegations from UN member states prepare to gather in Glasgow in November to accelerate collective action towards preventing an irreversible climate catastrophe\, we ask a panel of expert engineers what the COP26 summit needs to achieve. \nThe G7 meeting in Cornwall re-affirmed rich countries’ pledge to protect the planet\, but detailed actions have yet to be announced. \nThe number of governments worldwide setting net zero targets is a positive sign but how will these targets be achieved in practice? The engineering profession is a massive part of that “how” and engineers are actively developing ways to help reduce emissions. \nSo what do engineers want to hear from the summit? \nSpeakers\n\nChair: Alok Jha\, Science and Technology Correspondent\, The Economist\nDervilla Mitchell CBE FREng\, Deputy Chair\, Arup\nProfessor Sir Jim McDonald FREng FRSE\, President\, Royal Academy of Engineering\nOlivia Sweeney\, Consultant\, Resource Futures and Black and Green Ambassador\n\nMore panellists to be confirmed soon. \nSupported by\nARUP as the technology partner of the Ask the engineers series. \nTickets\nThis event is free of charge but registration is required. After registering\, you will receive an email that contains further details on joining the online event. If you have any questions\, please contact Amy Stratton\, Events Manager at the Royal Academy of Engineering. \nEngineering Zero\nThis event series is part of the Academy’s campaign Engineering Zero\, which aims to bring the engineering profession together to advance engineering’s contribution to net zero\, working in partnership with the National Engineering Policy Centre and our global networks. More information about the campaign can be found here. \nRecording notice\nPlease note this event will be recorded and published on the Royal Academy of Engineering website. \nAccessibility\nIt is very important to the Royal Academy of Engineering that our events are accessible to all. If you have any accessibility requirements\, please contact the Events team at your earliest convenience so that necessary arrangements can be made.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/what-should-cop26-aim-to-achieve/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Climate Change
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SUMMARY:Establishing the Chief Data Office at DWP Digital
DESCRIPTION:The Department for Work and Pensions currently handles over 200TB of data\, which continues to grow in both volume and diversity at a rate of around 10% a year. \nJoin us for a webinar with Katharine Purser\, Head of Data Strategy and Enablement at DWP\, who will discuss the challenge of establishing the Chief Data Office within DWP to help them understand the value of their data and how to make best use of it to serve citizens and plans for the future. \nPlaces are limited\, so please register to secure your virtual seat at this event.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/establishing-the-chief-data-office-at-dwp-digital/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Digital
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211014T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211014T180000
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SUMMARY:Critical conversations series: Right to Repair: how can we end built-in obsolescence?
DESCRIPTION:From the Royal Academy of Engineering comes Right to Repair: how can we end built-in obsolescence? \nJoin Dr Hayaatun Sillem CBE\, Royal Academy of Engineering CEO\, for a Critical conversation with Mark Miodownik MBE FREng\, Professor of Materials and Society at UCL Mechanical Engineering and Dr Amrit Chandan\, Co-founder and CEO\, Aceleron\, as they discuss the ‘right to repair’. \nThe event falls just before International Repair Day on 16 October and follows Mark’s BBC Radio 4 series\, Dare to Repair. Following on from their September Critical conversation\, which focused on the dangerous end of life of many engineered products in open burning\, RAEng turn to the design of products and consider how we can end built-in obsolescence.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/critical-conversations-series-right-to-repair-how-can-we-end-built-in-obsolescence/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Circular Green
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211014T120000
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SUMMARY:BEIS Industrial Energy Efficiency Accelerator - Launch and Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:Join our launch and networking event to find out more about the BEIS Industrial Energy Efficiency Accelerator (IEEA) and how to apply for it\n\n\nJoin our launch and networking event to find out more about the BEIS Industrial Energy Efficiency Accelerator (IEEA)\, how to apply for it and to network with promising innovators and forward-thinking industrial sites to discuss potential energy/resource efficiency technologies and potential opportunities for partnering via the IEEA.  \n\n\nIndustry is the third largest emitting sector in the UK\, representing 16% of the total greenhouse gas emissions. Speeding up the adoption of low carbon\, energy and resource efficiency technologies is key to delivering UK’s net zero targets\, while bringing cost savings and bolstering competitiveness. \nThe IEEA supports partnerships between developers of efficient technologies and industrial companies willing to trial innovations on-site. A further £8 million in funding is being made available through the IEEA programme from 2022-2025. \nThe IEEA is funded through the Net Zero Innovation Portfolio (NZIP)\, a £1 billion fund to support the development and adaptation of low carbon technologies and systems across industry\, power and the built environment. It is anticipated that the BEIS IEEA funding will unlock up to £8-10 million of additional investment from the private sector to support the demonstrations. \nBy attending this session\, you will:  \n\nHear how the IEEA fits in with other funding programmes and the UK industrial decarbonisation strategy\nLearn from previous IEEA participants about their experience as part of the programme\nFind out how to apply for funding and the support available to help you complete your application\nHave the opportunity to network with promising innovators presenting their technologies and interested industrial-sites looking for efficiency technologies to test\n\nWho should attend?  \n\nDevelopers of energy and resource efficient technologies for industry\nIndustrial companies from all manufacturing sectors including metals\, chemicals\, food & drink\, glass\, plastics\, mineral products \, engineering and more\nResearch organisations\, universities\, consultants involved with the deployment of efficient technologies for industry\n\nThe Carbon Trust has been re-appointed to design and deliver the next phase of the BEIS IEEA programme\, with support from Jacobs and KTN. \nWe will use any personal information you provide to deal with your event registration request and to keep you informed about the BEIS IEEA programme and other relevant funding programmes from the UK government.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/beis-industrial-energy-efficiency-accelerator-launch-and-networking-event/
CATEGORIES:Circular Green
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SUMMARY:NI Waste Expo 2021
DESCRIPTION:Perfect events for fleet operators looking to keep abreast of the latest fleet compliance requirements and vehicle & tech developments\n\n\nReap the advantages of OWL’s integrated approach \nThe NI Waste Expo and the 2021 OWL Roadshows (Optimised Waste & Logistics) have an innovative revitalised programme that highlights best practice and forward-thinking for public sector fleet and operations managers and their contracting organisations. \nThese events are perfect for fleet operators looking to keep abreast of all the latest fleet compliance requirements and vehicle and technology developments. Topics tackled include electric vehicles\, road transport air pollution\, driver well-being\, fleet safety and compliance\, sustainability\, improving service delivery and much more. \nIn the afternoon\, there is an interactive workshop where peers can discuss and exchange best practice in an informal setting. The Electric Vehicle Workshop tackles several topics\, including the efficient running of an RCV electric vehicle fleet and telematics and duty-cycle anxiety. A panel discussion called fleet electrification and the move towards cleaner air follows this session. Experts will tackle pertinent questions about de-carbonisation and electric RCVs for the attendees. \nAll the OWL Partners will show the latest technology at the industry exhibition\, while the outside display has some of the newest vehicles on show. \nFor more information go to www.owlroadshows.com \nPlease note\, non-qualified individuals are subject to a £250 attendance cost. \nOWL events aim to bring together the public sector fleet management industry interactively and effectively. OWL has established itself as the UK and Ireland’s premier conference and exhibition series where end-users meet suppliers and OEMs to create an integrated approach for fleet management and vehicle and systems procurement. The OWL Partnership endeavours to promote efficiency\, help deliver cost-savings\, create a better return on investment\, while helping to contribute to unpolluted air and a cleaner environment overall. \nFor organisations wishing to access untapped intelligence essential for remaining compliant and efficient\, the OWL events are crucial. \nCILT awards CPD points for attendance at OWL events. \nShould you wish to exhibit at NI Waste Expo please contact Visie Communications\, email: jason.pidgeon@visiecommunications.co.uk now to become part of this unique community.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/ni-waste-expo-2021/
LOCATION:Titanic Belfast\, 1 Olympic Way\, Queen's Road\, Belfast\, Belfast\, BT3 9EP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Circular Green
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SUMMARY:UKAuthority Innovation & Data4Good 2021
DESCRIPTION:Effective and innovative use of data powered the public sector’s covid response and evidenced the power of data for the public good\n\n\nThe public sector has relied heavily on its use of data in its pandemic response\nNew rules on sharing information across health unleashed vital information about the pandemic’s progression\, identification of new treatments and innovation\, and has underpinned the support of our most vulnerable.  \nNow that this power has been seen\, what can we do next? What is the potential within data for unlocking public service improvement and innovation – for improving peoples’ lives? \nThis event is free to attend for the public sector and  is CPD accredited.  \nPlease register using your public sector email. Please note that registrations from personal email addresses may be rejected. \nSpeakers and agenda\n11:00 to 12:30 – Wednesday\, 13th October \n\nBethan Charnley\, Head of Data Strategy Implementation\, DCMS\nBill Mitchell\, Director of Policy\, BCS – The Chartered Institute for IT\nDionne Lowndes\, Chief Digital & Technology Officer\, London Borough of Southwark \nFreddie Saunders\, Data & Power Platform Specialist – Public Sector\, Hitachi Solutions \n\n11:00 to 12:30 – Thursday\, 14th October  \n\nGraham Spearing\, Data Alliance Product Lead\, NHS Digital\nHarvey Blenkarne\, Public Sector Lead\, Precisely and Suffolk County Council\nMartin James\, Senior Account Director\, Precisely\nDawn Monaghan\, Head of Information Governance policy\, NHSX\n\n 11:00 to 12:30 – Friday\, 15th October  \n\nDr Arthur Turrell\, Deputy Director\, ONS Data Science Campus\nMaddy Griffiths\, Senior Policy Officer – Innovation Hub\, ICO\nDr Tom Lawton\, Head of Clinical AI & Consultant Critical Care\, Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust\nSalman Klar\, Insight and Analytics  Manager\, Richmond and Wandsworth councils\n\nContact Helen Olsen Bedford if you are interested in speaker or sponsorship opportunities: helen@ukauthority.co.uk \nFor a flavour of this virtual event visit last year’s Data4Good 2020 \nWho should attend?\nAll those involved in harnessing the power of data to help improve outcomes for our citizens and patients\, including\, but not limited to\, NHS and Local Authority Chief Information Officers\, Chief Digital / Data Officers\, Data Scientists / Analysts\, Heads of and Seniors of IT\, Assistant and Chief Executives\, Members\, Heads of and leaders in Customer Services\, Social Services\, Environmental Services\, Transformation or Change. \nRegistration\nUKAuthority has full editorial control of this event thanks to support from our partners. By registering for this event you agree to the sharing of your name\, organisation\, job title and work email address with the UKAuthority editorial team and partner organisations hosting this event. If you do not wish this information to be shared\, please let us know direct by emailing: sian@ukauthority.co.uk
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/ukauthority-innovation-data4good-2021/
CATEGORIES:Innovation
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SUMMARY:G-SIRT Briefing Webinar
DESCRIPTION:We are currently living through an unprecedented period of global challenges and change that increasingly threaten our planet. At the same time\, organisations are subject to ever more complex regulatory pressures that often stand in the way of innovation. Regulatory technology (RegTech) can support organisations to become more agile and resilient in fulfilling their regulatory obligations and provide a competitive advantage. \nCo-located in Belfast and Derry/Londonderry\, ‘G-SIRT’ will be the UK’s national institute in RegTech\, bringing together companies\, academics and public bodies to drive world-class research and innovation; to understand and address at pace the real-world\, cross-sectoral challenges within RegTech; and ensure the UK is acknowledged as the global hub for innovative and influential leadership in this area. If fully funded\, we anticipate G-SIRT would create up to 16\,500 (10\,200 direct with 6\,300 indirect and induced) new jobs and £931m in gross value added (GVA) by 2031. \nG-SIRT will work alongside other initiatives and industry groups\, such as the Centre for Finance Innovation Technology (as proposed by HM Treasury’s Kalifa Review) and the FinTech National Network\, to strengthen industry collaboration between all nations of the UK\, accelerate digital and data driven innovation\, and unlock the associated economic benefits. \nA proposition has been submitted into UK Government by Innovation City Belfast\, G-SIRT has received enthusiastic backing from industry\, academia and the NI Executive. Alongside Innovation City Belfast\, Fintech NI (the industry representative body)\, Invest NI\, Digital Catapult NI and Matrix (the science and industry panel) have all backed G-SIRT. The Department for Economy is also fully supportive\, particularly in relation to the ‘10x Vision’ for the NI economy and its focus on FinTech as a strategic cluster. \nGoals of the Session: \nTo share information on the G-SIRT proposal with a wider audience and answer any questions related to the proposal from this cross-functional RegTech group. \n\nLightning Share of the G-SIRT briefing document\nQ&A session\nAssess appetite from the group for a Phase 2 Working Session to solicit ideas\n\nDate: Tuesday 12th October\nTime: 5pm-6pm\nLocation: Online via Zoom\nMODERATOR \nJacqueline McCann – Catalyst \nPRESENTERS & PANELLIST \nAlex Lee – Director\, Fintech NI & Chair\, FSCom – one of the leading regulation and compliance advisors to FinTech firms with offices in London\, Dublin and Belfast. \nEmma Pollock – CTO FinTru \nAndrew Jenkins – Chairperson Fintech NI & Fintech Envoy for NI. \nMark Gillan – Interim Belfast Digital Commissioner at Belfast City Council/ Innovation City Belfast \nSteve Orr – CEO\, Catalyst \nAGENDA \n5.00pm Welcome and Set Up \n5.05pm Briefing Document Lightning Share \n5.35pm Q&A Session \n5.55pm Vote on Follow-Up Session & Wrap up \n6.00pm Close
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/g-sirt-briefing-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:FinTech
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SUMMARY:An Introduction to the DHSC funded SBRI - Vaccines for epidemic diseases: Readiness for clinical development call for applications
DESCRIPTION:Innovate UK will be delivering a 1-year SBRI competition Vaccines for Epidemic Diseases: Readiness for clinical development\, on behalf of DHSC. The call will open on 11th October and close on 10th November 2021\, with a proposed start date of 1st April 2022. This call is being announced in advanced of the official call opening as Innovate UK and DHSC recognise this is a busy and trying time\, and wish to give organisations as much time as possible to plan potential applications. The call will be open to any organisation\, including academic\, research\, and industry institutions. \n  \nAgenda \n15:00 – Welcome & Logistics | Gabriela Juarez Martinez\, KTN \n15:05 – An update on the UKVN and the aims of the SBRI – Vaccines for epidemic diseases: Readiness for clinical developmentcall | Sarah Legrand\, DHSC \n15:25 – Details of the Call and Timelines | Phil Packer\, Innovate UK \n15:45 – Q&A \n16:00 – Close \n  \nFor any queries about this event please get in touch with KTN’s Gabriela Juarez Martinez.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/an-introduction-to-the-dhsc-funded-sbri-vaccines-for-epidemic-diseases-readiness-for-clinical-development-call-for-applications/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Health
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SUMMARY:TFI DEMO Competition Briefing & Capability for TFI Event
DESCRIPTION:Join Innovate UK and KTN for details of the new Transforming Foundation Industries Demonstrators Competition\, followed by the Capability for TFI Event where you can learn about Research Organisations expertise and find consortium partners for DEMO. \nTFI Demonstrators Competition provides the opportunity for UK businesses to apply for up to 2-year projects\, greater than £5m in size\, focussed upon sustainability developments for the foundation industries. The competition aim is to support the demonstration of the future technology required to improve the productivity and competitiveness of UK foundation industries\, piloted at active foundation industry sites\, de-risking future deployment for all foundation industries. This programme of events will help bring to life some of the key themes that will make up the competition and make connections across the industries.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/tfi-demo-competition-briefing-capability-for-tfi-event/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Engineering
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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:SPACE2CONNECT 2021 Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join the European Space Agency’s first ever Space2Connect conference taking place between 11 to 14 October 2021. This virtual event will be streamed from ESA ESTEC in Noordwijk in the Netherlands\, and we invite you to participate! \nSpace2Connect is a place to explore and discuss emerging space-based solutions for today’s and tomorrow’s digital economy. Giving an outline across the whole satcom upstream and downstream business value chain\, we aim to foster partnerships and inspire new strategies for technology development and market growth. \nThe conference consists of both plenary and parallel sessions with virtual networking opportunities. The opening plenary sessions are where manufacturers\, satellite operators\, space agencies\, small companies\, entrepreneurs\, technical experts and investors are encouraged to quiz executive-level guests who deliver keynote speeches. \nDuring parallel sessions at Space2Connect we will continue to exchange ideas\, share plans\, develop relationships\, and seek inspiration to thrive in the new space age. You will be able to choose from a wide range of topics showing the latest developments in advanced technology\, products and services for satellite communications\, discuss the role of space in rail and maritime transport\, explore how space-enabled 5G/6G connectivity is transforming society\, and much more!
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/space2connect-2021-conference/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Telecommunications
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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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SUMMARY:Data Bites: Getting things done with data in government
DESCRIPTION:We will be taking questions virtually during the event via the integrated event chat. \nBetter use of data is key to more effective government. Across government\, teams are doing fascinating work with data. But those projects don’t get the attention they deserve. \nAt this month’s event\, the 23rd in our series\, the speakers will present their work in an exciting\, quickfire format. Each speaker has eight minutes\, followed by eight minutes of questions from the audience. \nThis month’s speakers are: \n\nOr Lenchner\, CEO of Bright Data\, presenting lessons learned from how the commercial world draws insight from online public data\nAndrew Engeli\, Deputy Director for Environmental Monitoring for Health Protection\, UK Health Security Agency\, on the challenges of developing novel data sources in the context of the pandemic response\nBethan Charnley\, Head of National Data Strategy Implementation at the Department for Digital\, Culture\, Media and Sport\, on monitoring and evaluating the National Data Strategy\nPatrick Royce\, Energy Engineer\, Department of Business\, Energy and Industrial Strategy\, on the My2050 Calculator for exploring pathways to Net Zero\n\nThe event will be chaired by Gavin Freeguard\, Associate at the Institute for Government. \n@ifgevents #IfGDataBites
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/data-bites-getting-things-done-with-data-in-government/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Digital
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SUMMARY:Manufacturing on the Edge: How can Edge Computing benefit your business?
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn what edge means for the manufacturing sector\, what’s behind the buzzword and the potential for edge computing.\n\n\nThe meaning of Edge Computing has evolved over time\, with varying definitions and implementations in different technology domains. Despite the value it offers\, its benefits are currently limited to a small set of businesses and applications. However\, Edge Computing is seen as a key enabler in the industrial and manufacturing sectors\, where it can unlock the transformative potential of digital manufacturing. \n \nJoin this event to learn what edge means for the manufacturing sector\, what’s behind the buzzword and discover the potential of edge computing in manufacturing. \n \nDuring the 1.5 hour webinar\, we will: \n\nDebunk some myths; offering a high-level introduction to edge computing\, specifically crafted for the manufacturing sector\nDiscuss the technological requirements that businesses need to adopt edge computing\nShowcase the business benefits\, opportunities and return on investment  adopting advance digital technologies may offer\nShowcase the benefits/opportunities to business from adopting advanced digital technologies – focusing on return on investment\nAddress potential challenges and how to overcome them.\n\n\nWhy Attend?\nAttendees will have the opportunity to hear experts from Digital Catapult and industry guests: \n\nDiscuss the different edge models and how they fit into existing technology infrastructure\nAddress the benefits and challenges of adopting edge in the manufacturing environment\nExplore the routes to trial and adoption\nShare experiences of pioneer businesses that adopted edge\n\n\nWho Should Attend?\nThis event will be of interest to people working at all levels within the manufacturing industry who are keen to learn more about edge computing and explore what it might mean for their business. Manufacturing employees working in network and connectivity\, infrastructure and technical system integration where edge has a direct effect. \n \nAgenda\n(further speakers to be announced shortly) \nIntroduction – Banishing the Buzzword: What is Edge Computing? \nPaul Ceely – Director of Technology – Strategy at Digital Catapult \nPresentation – Edge Computing & Manufacturing: The Potential\, Benefits & Challenges of Adopting Edge in Manufacturing Settings \nPanel Discussion and Expert Q&A – How to Move the Manufacturing Industry to the Edge? The roles of AI\, IoT and 5G \nChair: David Pugh – Manufacturing Markets Lead at Digital Catapult \nBernd Gross – CTO Software AG / CEO Cumulocity \nPiyush Modi – Business Development/Strategist for Industrial Sector at NVIDIA \nClaire Caminade – Head of 5G Product & Partnerships at Digital Catapult \nFireside Chat – Moving to the Edge: Example of successful adoption \nClosing remarks
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/manufacturing-on-the-edge-how-can-edge-computing-benefit-your-business/
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SUMMARY:Industrial Energy Transformation Fund Phase 2 competition briefing
DESCRIPTION:The Department for Business\, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS)\, in collaboration with KTN\, will be hosting an online competition briefing webinar on the 6th October 2021 to promote the £220m Phase 2 Industrial Energy Transformation Fund (IETF) and to share details of the new Autumn 2021 window of funding. \n\n\n\nThe IETF will support businesses with high energy use to transition to a low carbon future\, and to cut their bills and emissions through increased energy efficiency and decarbonisation. It is a crucial part of the Government’s strategy for tackling climate change and reaching Net Zero by 2050. It complements other government programmes that offer innovation and early demonstration support\, such as the Industrial Energy Efficiency Accelerator and Industrial Fuel Switching (part of the Net Zero Innovation Portfolio) and will help to transform an important part of the UK economy. \nThe Phase 2 competition for England\, Wales and Northern Ireland  opens on the 27th September 2021 and runs until 6th December and is worth up to £60 million in funding. It will be available in the form of a grant scheme and will fund: \n\nStudies – feasibility and engineering studies to investigate identified energy efficiency and decarbonisation projects prior to making an investment decision.\nEnergy Efficiency projects – deployment of technologies to reduce industrial energy consumption.\nDeep Decarbonisation projects – deployment of technologies to achieve industrial emissions savings. This strand of the competition is new for Phase 2.\n\nFor more information on IETF Phase 2: Autumn 2021 and to view the applicant guidance\, please visit our competition page. \nThe briefing webinar will include an opportunity to: \n\nHear about the scope of the competitions in more detail and how to apply\nHear from industrial site owners who were funded in Phase 1\nLearn about the eligibility criteria\nHear about the IETF support and information services available for businesses\nNetwork online and develop partnerships for the competitions\nSpeak with BEIS confidentially about your project ideas.\n\nThe webinar will benefit a number of organisations and professionals including: \n\nManufacturing companies\nMining and quarrying companies\nRecovery and recycling of materials companies\nData centres\nEnergy efficiency and decarbonisation technology providers\n\nCollaboration Platform: To help potential applicants to find suitable partners for the competition KTN has launched the Phase 2 IETF networking platform. BEIS will be offering confidential discussions via the networking platform on the day of the briefing event and you can book meetings with them through the IETF networking platform. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAgenda\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10:00 – Welcome | Jenni McDonnell\, KTN\n10:05 – Industrial Net Zero Policy | Catherine Barber\, BEIS\n10:15 – IETF Competition; overview and scope eligability and application process | Lily Tozer\, BEIS\n10:50 – Q&A – general questions about the competition scope and eligabilty\n11:05 – Mentimeter Survey – are you likely to apply?\n11:10 – BREAK\n11:20 – Phase 1 Case Studies – Project 1 Energy Efficiency\, Project 2 Decarbonisation\n11:50 – Technology Pitches\n12:20 – Application Support Service | Jenni McDonnell\, KTN\n12:30 – Closing Remarks | Catherine Barber\, BEIS\n13:30 – One to One discussions with the funders via Networking Platform
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/industrial-energy-transformation-fund-phase-2-competition-briefing/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Energy
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SUMMARY:Intelligent Energy Infrastructure: The benefits of greater intelligence
DESCRIPTION:Discover how intelligent automation can help energy networks address the challenges of the energy infrastructure transformation.\n\n\nWith the transition to Net Zero\, energy networks are facing challenges in their digitalisation journey to more autonomous and whole system intelligent network operations.  \nElectricity networks are facing increasing complexity from the proliferation of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) and the electrification of heat and transport. \nFor gas\, the transition to blended gases and hydrogen\, and the increased telemetry control required\, is driving the need for further infrastructure intelligence. Transitioning away from legacy systems and processes\, to advanced telecoms and digital platforms\, also offers gas networks significant gains in operational efficiency – but this comes with its own deployment challenges. \nWe invite you to attend our event on Intelligent Energy Network Infrastructure where we will share expertise\, best practice and insights from leaders in the energy sector on how advanced digital innovation can address these challenges. \nDuring the forum\, we will discuss: \n\nHow advanced digital technologies can address the operational priorities of energy networks during their digitalisation journey\nWhere advanced technologies fit and how they are applied\nHow the challenges of the proliferation of DERs and further automating demand-side response can be addressed\nWhat operational challenges gas networks transitioning to hydrogen can be addressed with advanced digital technologies\nWhat is the opportunity for collaboration across gas and electricity networks in their digitalisation journey \nLessons learned from the current journey towards autonomous energy networks\n\nWhy Attend?\nAttendees will have the opportunity to discuss in an online forum setting with experts from Digital Catapult and industry guests: \n\nAdvanced digital technologies that can help address the challenges of energy network transformation\nThe benefits and challenges of automating and digitalising network management\nLessons learnt from real-world deployments\n\nWho Should Attend?\nThe event will be of interest to CEOs\, CIOs\, CTOs\, COOs\, Heads of Innovation\, Technology\, Operations\, Smart Grid\, and Operational Directors within the energy sector. Those who would benefit from an open and candid discussion on the use of advanced digital technologies such as AI and Machine Learning\, 5G\, Industrial IoT\, and AR/VR applications to accelerate the digitalisation of energy network operations. \nAgenda\n14.00 – Welcome and purpose of the event \n\nNiko Louvranos \, Commercial & Product Lead – 5G \, Digital Catapult  \n\n14:05 – Managing the energy network through advanced digital technologies \n\nChairing: Niko Louvranos \, Commercial & Product Lead – 5G \, Digital Catapult  \nDavid Richardson\, Head of Innovation for Energy Systems\, UKRI\nCorinna Jones\, Innovation Manager\, National Grid Gas Transmission\nTom Notman\, Head of Energy Transition\, Cadent\nJohn Richardson\, Head of Innovation and Repex Transformation\, SGN\nSotiris Georgiopoulos\, Head of Smart Grid Development\, UK Power Networks\nDan Clarke\, Head of Innovation\, Energy Networks Association  (ENA)\nCatherine Edwards\, Senior Project Engineer\, Scottish Power Energy Networks (SPEN)\n\n15:05 – Q&A from the audience \n15:25 – Closing remarks \n\nNiko Louvranos\, Commercial & Product Lead – 5G \, Digital Catapult  \n\n15:30 – Forum ends
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/intelligent-energy-infrastructure-the-benefits-of-greater-intelligence/
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SUMMARY:Real Artificial Intelligence 2021
DESCRIPTION:Organised by BCS-SGAI – A special virtual event showcasing Practical Applications of Artificial Intelligence\n\n\nSPEAKERS\n\nScott Roberts (BT)\nChris Reed (Queen Mary University)\nJohn McCall (National Subsea Centre\, Robert Gordon University\, Aberdeen)\nDr. Jun Chen (Queen Mary University)\nMaria Axente (PwC)\nJanet Adams (SingularityNet)\n\nMore information about the programme and speakers at\nhttp://bcs-sgai.org/realai2021/?u=programme\n\n\nSYNOPSIS\nBCS-SGAI\, the British Computer Society Specialist Group on Artificial Intelligence\, is the organiser of one of the longest running annual series of AI conferences in Europe: the AI-20xx series. In recent years we have seen a rise in popularity of one aspect of the conference: the industry case studies. These have presented AI as it is actually implemented out there in the real world\, with all the triumphs and challenges that brings. \nBuilding on this success\, we are pleased to present Real Artificial Intelligence\, a series of meetings showcasing practical applications of AI. \nWe have aimed the event less at deep AI specialists and more at those who may be interested in understanding what AI can offer\, and what it is doing right now. The event will feature talks from leading exponents and case studies outlining practical applications of AI from a wide range of application domains. Plenty of time has been allowed in the programme for discussion. \n\n\nTHIS EVENT IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: \nBCS-SGAI \nhttp://bcs-sgai.org/realai2021/?section=home \n\n\nOur events are for adults aged 16 years and over. \nFor overseas delegates who wish to attend the event\, please note that BCS does not issue invitation letters.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/real-artificial-intelligence-2021/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence
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SUMMARY:NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme (CEP)
DESCRIPTION:Attention all HSC Health & Social Care workers.\nHave you got a product or service idea which will improve health or social care and would like to take it to the next level? Are you interested to find out how to develop your idea and turn it into a business? \nInvest NI & the Health Innovation Research Alliance – Northern Ireland (HIRANI) would like to invite you to attend the free webinar to find out more about the NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme (CEP) on 30th Sep 2021 at 5pm. \nThis is an opportunity to learn about how it could help you and how to apply for this year’s programme in October 2021. \nRegister for the Clinical Entrepreneurship webinar\nBy registering\, you will receive a link to the cloud recording when the webinar has concluded. \n*Event attendance and or participation on the programme will contribute towards your CPD. \n\n\n\n\n \n\nDetails of the NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme (CEP): \n\nIt is a workforce development programme for both clinical and non-clinical NHS or HSC staff (including but not limited to…Doctors\, Dentists\, Healthcare Scientists\, Nurses and Midwives\, Allied Health Professionals and Pharmacists\, Social Workers\, Managers\, and Administrative/ Clerical Staff) who are selected by a competitive recruitment process. \nRun by NHS England and NHS Improvement\, the programme has been developed with entrepreneurial clinicians\, academic leaders\, and industry partners.\nThe curriculum covers all aspects of setting up and running a business\, including attracting investors\, applying for funding\, and ensuring appropriate corporate governance.\nThe programme offers mentoring\, networking\, education\, customer matching\, resources\, development tools\, and more.\nSo far\, over 700 clinical entrepreneurs from the NHS have been supported to develop over 400 innovations\, since 2016. It has raised over £225 million in private and public sector funding\, and created over 1000 jobs\, and benefited 16 million users.\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nAims of the NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme include to: \n\nSupport the healthcare workforce to develop and scale their most innovative ideas for the benefit of patients\, staff\, and the wider NHS.\nDevelop the skills\, knowledge and experience needed to successfully develop and spread innovative solutions to the challenges facing the NHS.\nDevelop leadership capability to deliver on the promise of digital health\, genomics\, data analytics\, advanced technology and social networks for the patients.\nAllow entrepreneurs to pursue their innovation without having to leave the health service.\nProvide a wider benefit to economic growth through inward investment in the health\, social care and life science sectors.\nSupport invention\, commercialisation and adoption of new products\, services\, and care pathways by enabling commercial\, social\, public and charitable sector entrepreneurship.\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nInvest Northern Ireland and HIRANI are pleased to offer budding Northern Ireland entrepreneurs from the HSC-NI the opportunity to apply and take part in this year’s NHS CEP. The next round of applications opens in October 2021. \n\n\n\n\n \n\nAccess more information on the Clinical Entrepreneurship Programme: \n\nProgramme information for the Clinical Entrepreneur training programme\nDownload the NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme Applicant Guidance (PDF)\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nWhat else is available to help local health and social care entrepreneurs?\nIn addition to this Invest Northern Ireland also has its range of entrepreneurship support to offer those at all stages of their journey. So\, if you are not ready just yet for CEP\, we may be able to help you develop your innovation for future NHS CEP rounds. Support and advice on technology transfer is also available through HSC Innovations. This initiative is being supported by HIRANI and HSC Northern Ireland. \n\n\n\n\n \n\nRegister for the Clinical Entrepreneurship webinar\nBy registering\, you will receive a link to the cloud recording when the webinar has concluded.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/nhs-clinical-entrepreneur-programme-cep/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Health
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SUMMARY:CRISP21 - DESIGNED FOR AGEING WEBINAR
DESCRIPTION:The Welsh Government\, together with KTN and Innovate UK\, is holding a webinar briefing on the “Designed for Ageing“ Competition\, part of the UKRI Healthy Ageing Challenge. Designed for Ageing is a grant funding opportunity for UK companies looking to develop innovations to help people as they age. Find out more about scope\, and about how to apply\, by registering for this webinar.  There will be a chance to ask questions and make a pitch. \nThis is not only a great opportunity for businesses with ideas\, but also for public and third sector partners who could receive funding as part of a service led innovation project.  The purpose of the Webinar is to provide additional information on the call and there will be surgery slots available in the afternoon to provide feedback on ideas.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/crisp21-designed-for-ageing-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Innovation,R&D
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SUMMARY:Active Travel Summit
DESCRIPTION:Accelerating the UK’s active travel industry towards Healthy\, Connected and Net Zero places\n\n\nEvent Summary:  \nThe Active Travel Summit aims to celebrate and accelerate the UK active travel market. By convening innovators\, city leaders\, transport authorities\, active travel commissioners\, central government\, business leaders and world-leading academics\, we will open a space to explore current blockers and propose new mechanisms to unlock the full potential of active travel to power the shift to healthy\, low carbon mobility.    \nFull Event Description:   \nTogether with industry and place leaders\, we want to develop an ambitious\, coordinated and directed active travel programme that will grow the UK active travel market and drive jobs\, enterprise\, innovation\, investment\, and trade opportunities. There are many definitions of Active Travel. At the Catapult we take an inclusive approach which broadly covers any means of getting from A to B where your legs\, arms and heart do their fair share of the work.    \nThe Active Travel Summit brings together a cross-section of stakeholders vital to accelerating the active travel agenda and unlocking the full potential of the active travel market\, from decision-makers and planners in government\, cities and towns\, through to the investment community\, small and large businesses\, academia\, strategic bodies and not-for-profit organisations.     \nThe Summit will feature TeamGB stars like Dame Sarah Storey – Active Travel Commissioner for the Sheffield City Region – and her London equivalent\, Will Norman\, with business leaders like Will Butler Adams from Brompton Bikes\, Arup’s Susan Claris and innovative property developers like Harry Badham and Roger Madelin of Hammerson and British Land respectively. The new Chief Scientific Advisor to the Department for Transport\, Professor Sarah Sharples and Professor Rachel Aldred of the Active Travel Academy will bring to life the UK’s leading role in related fields of science and research.     \nThe Connected Places Catapult is taking the lead on accelerating solutions by identifying opportunities and tackling the challenges faced by this high-potential industry. We recognise that the opportunities created by walking\, cycling\, running\, wheeling and scooting in the UK are huge. We can open up new forms of active travel to people across the country\, decarbonise transport\, accelerate net zero\, transform our roads and streets\, create attractive people-friendly places\, address the obesity crisis\, and improve mental health.    \nUK businesses are building an enormously diverse range of products and services that make active travel a thriving\, high-growth and forward-facing sector. Given global investment and rapid policy and regulatory shifts at national\, regional and city government level this presents a substantial export potential – cutting across multiple sectors where the UK has a strong global reputation like design\, masterplanning\, engineering\, project finance\, insurance and other high-value consultancy. This is driven by fundamental and applied research and a rapid technology curve\, not least in terms of battery technology and electric mobility. From apps that guide journeys\, bikes that can be carried on trains\, to scooters that can fold under a desk\, e-bikes that flatten the hardest of hills\, and light electric vehicles (LEVs) that can deliver to your door using only pedal power – the UK is at the forefront of the hardware and software of the active travel revolution. This has the potential to thrive and scale in what Prime Minister Boris Johnson has called ‘a new golden age’ in cycling\, walking and active mobility.  \n \nWhy Attend    \n\nIf you are innovating in the Active Travel market\, we want to find ways to celebrate and showcase your work. We want to give you the space to be inspired and to highlight opportunities with the people who might be able to help.  \n\n\nIf you are an investor or an owner of big strategic challenges relating to Active Travel\, we want you to explore the role of Collaborative Research & Development (CR&D) and the innovation market.  \n\n\nIf you are a place leader\, transport authority or decision maker\, we want to provide a space for you to explore how you can better leverage the power of the UK’s rich and diverse Active Travel innovation market. You will discuss with peers how you might share requirements\, collectively approach problems or share challenges with the market.  \n\nNo matter who you are\, we want you to leave inspired by this celebration of British innovation in Active Travel\, ready to play your part in helping the industry step (and ride) up yet another gear.   \n \nAGENDA   \n09:15  WELCOME REMARKS         \n09:30  ACTIVE TRAVEL: An immense commercial opportunity in a global growth sector  \n10:45  LEV-ELLING UP: Light Electric Vehicles (Levs)\, Micromobility\, Sustainable Freight and more as a driver of inclusive growth \n12:30 Networking Lunch \n13:30  BOOSTING ACTIVE TRAVEL R&D: A step and gear change in investment and innovation          \n14:45  STEP & GEAR CHANGE: Design-led innovation to unlock journeys on foot in a net zero world                \n15:30 Networking Break                      \n15:50 PLANNING FOR REAL CHANGE: Creating the conditions to boost demand in 20 Minute Neighbourhoods   \n17.00 CLOSING REMARKS: Reflections and call to arms and legs for the sector  \n17.10 Networking reception
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/active-travel-summit/
CATEGORIES:Innovation
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SUMMARY:Genomics England Innovation Showcase 2021
DESCRIPTION:A showcase of innovations for the future of genomics healthcare. \nJoin Genomics England for discussions around key factors impacting project goals and the field in general\, including a session on diversity. Take part in Q&A sessions to help us address challenges through awareness and open conversation. \n9:15 – 10:30 \nSolving the Covid puzzle: Why do some healthy people become seriously ill? \n10:45 – 12:00 \nA world first: Whole genome sequencing in the NHS Genomic Medicine Service \n12:15 – 13:30 \nNewborn sequencing: The value and the vision \n14:00 – 15:30 \nCancer 2.0: Integrating long-read sequencing technology and multi-modal data \n15:45 – 17:00 \nGenomics for all: Ensuring equality and diversity in genomic health care
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/genomics-england-innovation-showcase-2021/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Health
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SUMMARY:Digital DNA 2021
DESCRIPTION:Join 1\,500+ attendees in-person at St Georges Market\, Belfast to hear from the brightest minds in the tech industry and discover the impact technology is having on our world. \n\n\n\nSince 2013\, Digital DNA has established itself as the biggest tech event in Northern Ireland and is back in person for 2021 on Tuesday 28 & Wednesday 29 September. \nWe bring together the regions leading tech talent\, investors\, multinational and indigenous companies as well as those genuinely interested in the world of technology and the impact it has on us all. \nWE DON’T DO VANILLA. You won’t find stuffy\, academic style talks that are deeply technical\, long and theoretical. All our talks are carefully curated to be thought provoking and provide knowledge to our audience. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe bring the energy and create the most exciting event experience for tech tech community.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/digital-dna-2021/
LOCATION:St George’s Market\, East Bridge Street\, Belfast\, Northern Ireland\, BT1 3NQ\, United Kingdom
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