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Future Tuesdays at Féile
2021-08-10 12:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London) | Online
The Live and The Digital: Creativity After Covid-19

Professor Paul Moore of Future Screens NI will host “The Live and the Digital: Creativity After Covid-19” streamed live from Áras Uí Chonghaile on the Falls Road as part of Féile. The panel will consider the question of creativity after Covid-19. The panel will feature the following:
• “Tsuru” by Deepa Mann-Kler
• Titanic by Michael McGlade of Yellow Design
• Experiments in Immersive Theatre by Zoe Seaton of Big Telly
• The Future of Virtual Production by Dr Declan Keeney of Ulster University
Don’t miss this unique experience which will consider the future of creativity and the city of Belfast.

Transforming the City through Creative Connectivity
2021-08-09 19:00 - 20:00
Future Screens NI Presents Transforming the City through Creativity at East Belfast Arts Festival

This event showcases examples of creative innovation across the city and examines the potential for City Wide Transformation and enhanced Connectivity. The panel will be chaired by Professor Paul Moore Director of Future Screens NI which is a £13mn Creative Cluster Programme investing the Creative Industries. The panel will feature the following innovative content:
• Immersive Peace Wall installation “Tsuru” by Deepa Mann-Kler
https://www.discoverneon.com/tsuru
• AR 360 by Michael McGlade of Yellow Design
https://www.yellowdesign.tv/ar-vr/tourism/
• The Future of Virtual Production by Dr Declan Keeney of Ulster University
https://www.brcd-innovation.co.uk/projects/smil
The event will showcase innovations developed within the creative industries and ask what is next for the City of Belfast?
Find out more about Future Screens NI here:
https://www.futurescreens.org/

Defence Innovation Loans: Your questions answered
2021-08-03 11:00 - 11:40 | Online
Your chance to speak to the DASA Team behind Defence Innovation Loans
The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) are pleased to launch a new competition: the Defence Innovation Loan, which has £10 million to lend for innovative defence solutions.
Accessible to SMEs, and with a below market interest rate of 7.4% per annum, the Defence Innovation Loan provides an excellent opportunity to apply for affordable funds to help you bring your solutions into the hands of defence frontline services.
This short session will explain everything you need to know about Defence Innovation Loans – who is eligible, how much money you can borrow and the terms of your Loan. Our experts will also provide their top tips for completing the application process and will be on hand to answer your questions.
What will be covered in the event?

What DASA does and how Defence Innovation Loans work
Who can apply – is your business and innovation eligible ?
What you can borrow – amounts and eligible cost
Understanding the project and loan periods and terms – an explanation of the costs and how the loan works
How to apply – including top tips
Q&A

Please note

registration will close Friday 30 July 2021 at 5pm
instructions on how to join the event will be sent to the email address you used when registering by midday Monday 2 August 2021. If you haven’t received anything by that time, please check your junk folder, or email accelerator@dstl.gov.uk.
the information you provide will be retained by DASA to contact you in regards to this event, and any future DASA communications that may be relevant to you. Dstl will also have access to this information for this event. Please indicate on the registration if this is something you do not wish to do.
