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SUMMARY:Next steps for digital identity in the UK - legislation and regulation\, opportunities\, key issues for service providers and customers\, data sharing and security\, and technology and innovation
DESCRIPTION:This conference will examine the next steps for development of digital identity in the UK – which is set to be central for enabling private and public sector organisations to provide services to customers and citizens into the future\, and for growing the digital economy. \n  \nDelegates will assess plans being put in place by for technology rollout and regulation\, and what it will mean for stakeholders. \n  \nIt will be a timely opportunity for stakeholders and key policymakers to discuss key issues and how they can be addressed\, with: \n\ngovernment consultation on its revised UK digital identity and attributes trust framework\, which sets out rules\, standards and governance for organisations providing or using digital identity\nthe Office for Digital Identities and Attributes\, being set up within DCMS as an interim regulatory body to oversee the Framework’s development as it moves into law\n\nWith senior contributions from the DCMS and TechUK\, areas for discussion include: \n\npolicy and regulation: priorities and next steps – the evolving roles of regulators – information and guidance for developers and providers – developing equivalence with paper-based verification\nstakeholder impact: implications of developments for vendors\, service providers and their customers – their priorities and support they may need – issues for local government\, charities and SMEs\npublic adoption: communication with the public and gaining their trust – ease of use and building accessibility into design – tackling digital inequalities\norganisational implementation: the roadmap for rollout – data sharing\, cooperation\, and relationships between public and private sector – skills and supply chain development\ndata: the future of policy on GDPR and implications for international cooperation – what data is stored\, how it is shared\, how long it is kept\, and by who – action and assurance on fraud\ntechnology: interoperability internationally and across sectors\, organisations and uses – challenges for facial recognition and other biometric data\n\nThe conference will be an opportunity for the stakeholders to consider the issues alongside key policy officials who are due to attend from CMA; DCMS; Dstl; DfT; HMRC; Home Office; Ofcom; and the Welsh Revenue Authority.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/next-steps-for-digital-identity-in-the-uk-legislation-and-regulation-opportunities-key-issues-for-service-providers-and-customers-data-sharing-and-security-and-technology-and-innovation/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Cybersecurity,Digital
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230124T133000
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SUMMARY:In conversation with Dr Sundiatu Dixon-Fyle
DESCRIPTION:Aleida Rios FREng\, Senior Vice President of Engineering at BP and Chair of the Royal Academy of Engineering Diversity and Inclusion Committee\, will be joined by Dr Sundiatu Dixon-Fyle\, Senior Fellow at the McKinsey Global Institute (MGI)\, for a thought-provoking conversation exploring diversity and inclusion best practice. \nAlongside exploring ‘what works’\, Aleida and Sundiatu will also start the conversation around our diversity and inclusion theme for 2023: Engineering Inclusive Cultures understanding how culture is critical for sustaining our people and practice.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/in-conversation-with-dr-sundiatu-dixon-fyle/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Women in STEM
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230118T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230118T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T145938
CREATED:20230103T112414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230103T112443Z
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SUMMARY:Energy Efficient Networks: New Architectures
DESCRIPTION:Following the initial kick-off meeting\, techUK and the CSA Catapult will host a series of ‘deep dive’ roundtables to explore in more detail key topics related to network energy efficiency. \nRoundtable 2 will examine ‘New Architectures’ and will be co-chaired by Satellite Applications Catapult. Final agenda and speakers TBC. \nWe anticipate the following topics will be discussed\, along with others identified at the kick-off meeting: \n\nSelf-powering infrastructure: focus on the use of renewable-energy generation at masts and other sites\nArtificial Intelligence (AI)\, Machine Learning (ML) and energy reduction: the use of software in order to manage network energy needs.\nPhotonics and optical communications: More energy efficient photonics are cited as important in previous discussions\nSemiconductors\, materials\, and manufacture: This would focus on how compound semiconductors and efficiencies in the manufacture of physical infrastructure can increase energy efficiency.\nRAN\, RF and microwave communications: How the RAN itself\, not just its components\, power source or network management\, can become more efficient – we will also explore the potential of open and disaggregated networks in reducing energy consumption.\nEnergy efficient cooling: Exploring new and innovative cooling methods that aid a reduction in energy use in high-demand/high-resilience environments\, such as data centres.\nMetamaterials and intelligent reflected surfaces: the role of passive and active surfaces for beam forming and directional tracking to improve network efficiency.\n\nDuring the deep dive roundtables\, we will invite attendees to discuss UK capabilities\, market potential and priorities for future investment. The roundtables will be held under Chatham House Rule. \nSession chairs: \n\n\n\n\nSophie James\n\nProgramme Manager\, Communications Infrastructure and Services\, techUK \nFind out more \n\n\n\n\n\nDr Andy Sellars FIET\n\nStrategic Development Director\, CSA Catapult
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/energy-efficient-networks-new-architectures/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence,Climate Change,Energy,Innovation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230117T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230117T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T145938
CREATED:20230109T133848Z
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SUMMARY:Briefing - Delivering a Sustainable Utilisation of Livestock Slurry (SULS) solution for Northern Ireland
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Agriculture\, Environment\, and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is responsible for food\, farming\, environmental\, fisheries\, forestry and sustainability policy in Northern Ireland. \nAgriculture is a key industry and employer in Northern Ireland\, and the Department is seeking practical ways to address nutrient separation/processing of the resultant livestock slurry – particularly from cows and pigs – to generate energy. This is key to addressing concerns relating to ammonia\, green house gas emissions and biosecurity. \nA successful solution will enable slurry to be separated with minimal nitrogen and methane loss\, to produce feedstock for energy production\, with remaining nutrients providing artificial fertilizer for NI or export. \nDAERA has been awarded £500\,000 ex VAT of SBRI funding to support up to 5 suppliers to develop a solution. \nThis free to attend\, online event will provide an overview of the SBRI programme in Northern Ireland\, information about the project\, and details of the application process.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/briefing-delivering-a-sustainable-utilisation-of-livestock-slurry-suls-solution-for-northern-ireland/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Agrifood
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230112T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230112T143000
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SUMMARY:NI KTP Innovation Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Join us in-person to discover how the Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) Programme can help grow and scale your business.\n\n\nThe Northern Ireland KTP knowledge providers (Queen’s University Belfast\, Ulster University\, SERC\, SWC\, NWRC\, NRC\, Belfast Met\, CAFRE\, and Open University) are delighted to invite the business community to this insightful event. \nThe event will highlight the many benefits that an organisation can gain by partnering with a University or Further Education College through KTP. \nKTPs are a three-way partnership between an innovative business\, an academic knowledge provider\, and a highly skilled graduate to deliver the business’ strategic growth plans. Projects are part-funded by Innovate UK\, Invest NI and the company partner. \nThe KTP Programme can be applied to any business function (including management\, engineering\, R&D\, finance\, data\, production etc.) across all industry sectors. This event will focus on three current themes: \n\nDigital and Business Innovation\nNet-zero and Sustainability\nAdvanced Manufacturing \n\nYou will hear from a variety of academic and business partners on how to accelerate business growth through KTP\, and gain useful insights on how the programme could be used in your organisation. \nYou will have the opportunity to talk with KTP funders and Northern Ireland knowledge providers to get advice on business support mechanisms currently available from our local Universities and Colleges. \n  \nRegister below to secure your place or contact Aoife Lynch for more information. \nThis free event is aimed at SMEs and Large companies across Northern Ireland. Early registration is encouraged. \nWe look forward to meeting you.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/ni-ktp-innovation-showcase/
LOCATION:Dunadry Hotel And Gardens\, 2 Islandreagh Drive\, Dunadry\, Northern Ireland\, BT41 2HA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Innovation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230112T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230112T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230112T113116Z
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SUMMARY:Jim Al-Khalili - The Joy of Science
DESCRIPTION:Join New York Times bestselling author – and one of the UK’s top physicists – Jim Al-Khalili\, as he discusses his latest book\, The Joy of Science. A Distinguished Professor of Theoretical Physics\, Jim’s fascinating insights into how science can help make life easier to navigate\, based on eight scientific methods\, might just transform how you approach your life. \nCovering everything from how to handle uncertainty and doubt\, to coping with the general complexities of modern living\, the BBC host will show you how to think more like a scientist and learn how to adopt a more confident approach in the day-to-day. \nDon’t miss out on this chance to pick up some top tips from one of Britain’s leading scientific minds. \nAbout\nJim Al-Khalili is Distinguished Professor of Theoretical Physics at the University of Surrey and one of Britain’s best-known science communicators. He has written numerous books\, including The World According to Physics (Princeton); Quantum: A Guide for the Perplexed; and Life on the Edge: The Coming of Age of Quantum Biology. He is a fellow of the Royal Society and lives in Southsea\, England. \nMatrix is a partner of this event
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/jim-al-khalili-the-joy-of-science/
LOCATION:Mandela Hall\, 77 University Road\, Belfast\, BT7 1NF
CATEGORIES:STEM skills
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ORGANIZER;CN="Northern Ireland Science Festival":MAILTO:info@nisciencefestival.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221213T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221213T153000
DTSTAMP:20260421T145938
CREATED:20221208T141056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221208T141458Z
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SUMMARY:Women in Tech
DESCRIPTION:Grow your network and connect with others in your industry\, outside of the workplace! \nAs part of our Women in Industry Round Tables\, we welcome all Women in Tech to join us for a virtual forum to discuss the current topics\, challenges\, and upcoming developments in the world of Tech. \nWhether you are involved in computer programming or network security\, take the opportunity to share in other women’s experiences\, ask those questions on your mind and offer valuable support to women within your industry. \nWhy don’t you bring along a colleague? This is a biannual catch up (not to be missed!) with key take away information to support your professional development and to help continue your networking beyond the screen. \nOur virtual events take place on Zoom\, once booked you will receive the zoom meeting link via your email as well as the confirmation page at the end of the checkout process.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/women-in-tech/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Technology,Women in STEM
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221213T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221213T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T145938
CREATED:20221206T110537Z
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SUMMARY:Artificial intelligence research to enable UK’s net zero target
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is targeted at academic researchers (UK research organisations only). It will provide further information and questions and answers opportunity to prospective applicants of the new UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) cross-council funding opportunity ‘artificial intelligence research to enable UK’s net zero target’. \nAttendees from a variety of research disciplines and career stages are welcomed\, but an interest in investigating solutions to net zero challenges using artificial intelligence is essential. \nProjects will explore the use of artificial intelligence in addressing net zero challenges across 4 themes with research proposals crossing any 2 council’s remits of EPSRC\, NERC\, BBSRC\, ESRC. The 4 themes are: \n\nenergy\ntransport\nenvironment\nagriculture and food systems\n\nProspective applicants will find out further information regarding the opportunity scope\, proposal requirements\, eligibility\, as well as the type of projects and themes that UKRI is looking to support. \nApplicants to the opportunity must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for funding during the duration of their project. \nThe Zoom link for the webinar will be provided post registration. Registrations for webinar attendance open 2 December 2022.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/artificial-intelligence-research-to-enable-uks-net-zero-target/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence,Climate Change,Energy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221212T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221212T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T145938
CREATED:20221212T115821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221212T115821Z
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SUMMARY:Energy-smart places: delivering net zero
DESCRIPTION:Learning and inspiration from the Prospering from the Energy Revolution Programme\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Prospering from the Energy Revolution programme\, delivered by Innovate UK and EPSRC\, has invested over £100m in developing and demonstrating local approaches to energy\, with over 80 projects involving hundreds of organisations. \nThis one-day conference and exhibition will help tell the projects’ stories and give insight into what has been learnt and achieved. The event will bring people together from across the energy landscape\, to look at how the potential of local smart energy systems can be realised on the journey to net zero. \nJoining this event will be a great way to learn more about the opportunities and issues around place-based approaches to energy\, to share experiences with others to take inspiration and key insight back to your area’s net zero delivery plans. \nThere are two ways to take part in this event: in person or online. There is no charge to attend for either format. \nJoining in person: \nVenue capacity is limited\, and we aim to achieve a group of attendees that reflect the diversity of the net zero/local energy systems landscape. If you pre-register to attend in person\, we will advise you in January whether we have been able to allocate you a place. \nJoining online: \nThe main stage presentations will be streamed and there will also be online exhibition and networking zones. It’s important to highlight that there is no audience limitation for online attendance.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/energy-smart-places-delivering-net-zero/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Energy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221208T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221208T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T145938
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LAST-MODIFIED:20221125T102712Z
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SUMMARY:The Co-Centre Programme
DESCRIPTION:The Co-Centre Programme is an exciting opportunity for researchers to build strategic collaborative partnerships across Ireland\, Great Britain and Northern Ireland through the formation of a Co-Centre. The programme will establish virtual Centres of distributed excellence linking researchers across academia and industry to perform cutting-edge research in areas of mutual economic\, societal\, health and environmental importance. Co-Centres will be structured according to the existing SFI model and will be funded by by Science Foundation Ireland (SFI)\, Northern Ireland’s Department of Agriculture\, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) and UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)\, and co-funded by industry. \nA webinar outlining the Co-Centre Programme 2022 call and its application process will take place on Thursday 8th December 2022 at 10:00am
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/the-co-centre-programme/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Agrifood,Climate Change
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221206T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221206T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T145938
CREATED:20221206T132613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221206T132613Z
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SUMMARY:Hunter Memorial Lecture - Hydrogen and its application for rail propulsion
DESCRIPTION:The UK railway is committed to removing diesel only fleets from the network by 2040.  In railway terms\, this is a pressing deadline\, as new vehicles built today would easily be expected to have an economic service life of 40 years\, well beyond the 2040 deadline. This means new carbon free traction systems need to be developed to deliver autonomous  traction on routes without overhead electrification. Hydrogen is emerging as a strong contender to provide this traction capability. The HydroFLEX train has demonstrated its viability and is ready to enter service trails on the mainline network. This presentation will give an overview of how the technology works\, its strengths and weaknesses and what types of application it is best suited for\, and where you should electrify. \nSpeaker\nProfessor Stuart Hillmansen is Professor in Railway Traction Systems within the School of Engineering at the University of Birmingham. He completed a PhD in Imperial College London. His main area of research interest is in traction systems for use in railway vehicles\, and modeling and measurement of energy consumption for railway systems (both AC and DC). His team have developed the 1st Hydrogen Fueled locomotive in the UK\, and is currently heavily involved in the industry’s efforts to decarbonize. \nThis event was organised by the Midlands Power Group.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/hunter-memorial-lecture-hydrogen-and-its-application-for-rail-propulsion/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Engineering,Innovation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221206T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221206T133000
DTSTAMP:20260421T145938
CREATED:20221118T095120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221118T095120Z
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SUMMARY:Developing evidence capabilities to improve decision-making and policy impact
DESCRIPTION:Demands for policy advice and evidence are increasingly expected at the forefront of the UK’s national\, regional and local government. More tools\, resources and knowledge mobilisation activities are being geared towards supporting decision-makers to implement evidence-informed and impactful policy. Yet knowing what processes\, capabilities and methodologies can be used to determine what works\, when\, why and how is difficult for civil servants facing mounting pressures to deliver quickly\, with impact and at scale. \nIn partnership with the Capabilities in Academic Policy Engagement (CAPE) programme and the Chief Scientific Adviser’s (CSA) Office at the Department for Levelling Up\, Housing and Communities (DLUHC)\, Nesta is excited to launch a new interactive toolkit on Engaging With Evidence – a practical resource to strengthen capabilities for evidence use and expert engagement. Through a combination of theory\, case studies and interactive activities\, the toolkit is designed to help decision-makers learn about what evidence and expertise can be mobilised towards the right purposes at the right time. It provides a practical\, easy-to-use resource for governments\, knowledge intermediaries and others interested in advancing capabilities for evidence use and expert engagement. \nThis event is for anyone working in local\, regional or national government or those interested in developing capabilities for engaging with both evidence and evidence producers\, and understanding how improved evidence literacy and expert engagement can support the development of policy to ensure outcomes are effective in generating a meaningful social impact. \nConfirmed speakers: \nProf. David Halpern\, BIT CEO and What Works Centre National Advisor \nSarah Chaytor\, Director of Strategy & Policy\, UCL Research\, Innovation & Global Engagement \nProf. Alan Penn\, Chief Scientific Adviser at the Department for Levelling Up\, Housing and Communities \nDr Ine Steenmans\, Associate Professor in Futures\, Analysis and Policy at the University College London (UCL) \nKuranda Morgan\, Evidence Lead at Nesta
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/developing-evidence-capabilities-to-improve-decision-making-and-policy-impact/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Innovation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221201T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221201T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T145938
CREATED:20221019T153126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221019T153126Z
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SUMMARY:AICON 2022
DESCRIPTION:AI Con Hosted by Kainos will investigate the adoption of Artificial Intelligence across society. As acceptance of the technology continues to grow\, this year is about considering what’s needed to integrate AI responsibly and sustainably into all avenues of business and public life. \nWhat’s needed to further public trust\, and how we can mitigate any questions of risk or threat will be the underlying message when we return in December 2022. We know\, through the now mainstream use of transformative technologies such as electricity\, aviation\, and automobiles\, that public sentiment can and does change both with time and the continued evolution of technology. This can be assisted by identifying sensible safeguards and committing as a sector to education. \nIt is in this vein that we will convene the AI ecosystem\, including those involved in application\, policy\, regulation\, and every senior role in between. With input from global experts in the field\, AI Con Hosted by Kainos is where crucial conversations around the need to foster diversity and inclusion across the sector\, build moral foundations that underpin it\, and govern the potential for societal harm within AI will take place. \nFollowing this new approach in 2022\, the event will get to the heart of AI’s relationship with data usage and privacy and will allow us to determine a way forward in line with policy activity across Europe\, the UK\, and the US.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/aicon-2022/
LOCATION:Titanic Belfast\, 1 Olympic Way\, Queen's Road\, Belfast\, Belfast\, BT3 9EP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence
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ORGANIZER;CN="Aisling Events":MAILTO:c.mccann@aisling-events.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221130T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221130T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T145938
CREATED:20221122T153025Z
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SUMMARY:SBRI Wales Health Programme 2022-2024: Briefing Event on New Challenges
DESCRIPTION:SBRI Health Programme 2022-2024 – An overview of the exciting new challenges launched by the SBRI Centre of Excellence. \nThe SBRI Centre of Excellence has recently launched three new exciting challenges. This event will give you the opportunity to hear from the Challenge Owners directly on their particular problem and put any questions that you may have to them to enable you to complete your applications. \nFor full details of the challenges and to apply\, please click the following links: \n\nPatient Comms Challenge\nImproving Ergonomics for ENT Surgeons\nSafe and Ethical Disposal of Nitrous Oxide and Entonox Medical Gases
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/sbri-wales-health-programme-2022-2024-briefing-event-on-new-challenges/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Health,Innovation,R&D
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221130
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221201
DTSTAMP:20260421T145938
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SUMMARY:Northern Ireland Economic Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Northern Ireland Economic Conference\, now in its 27th year\, is Northern Ireland’s premier economic analysis event and is unique in being the only forum that takes a high level look at the performance of\, and prospects for the local economy. It is firmly established as the annual autumn summit for Northern Ireland’s economic community\, including policy makers and business leaders. This year’s conference will take place at a time of unprecedented change and is the not to be missed event for all the latest information and perspectives on the local economy. \nMatrix will partner with this event and our Chair\, Dr Robert Grundy will present our latest foresight report Northern Ireland’s Future Hydrogen Capability and Demand.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/northern-ireland-economic-conference/
LOCATION:Hilton Hotel\, Templepatrick\, Paradise Walk\, Templepatrick\, BT39 0DD
CATEGORIES:Innovation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221123T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221123T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T145938
CREATED:20221114T133753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221114T140355Z
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SUMMARY:SBRI: Information event - Delivering a wastewater smart network for NI
DESCRIPTION:NI Water is the sole water and wastewater provider for Northern Ireland and is committed to ensuring its treatment is efficient\, and that wastewater returned to the environment is safe. \nNI Water has been awarded £200\,000 ex VAT of SBRI funding to support up to 4 suppliers to undertake research to develop a smart wastewater network. \n\nFind out more about this competition.\n\nThe project is intended to understand existing data sets from the wastewater networks to identify and provide early warnings allowing reaction to problems and effective mitigation. \nThis free to attend\, online event will provide an overview of the SBRI programme in Northern Ireland\, information about the project\, and details of the application process.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/sbri-information-event-delivering-a-wastewater-smart-network-for-ni/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Innovation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221118T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221118T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T145938
CREATED:20220816T094204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220816T094204Z
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SUMMARY:Irish Human Computer Interaction (iHCI) Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The annual Irish Human Computer Interaction conference will take place on Friday 18th of November 2022 at the Conor lecture theatre\, Belfast School of Art\, Ulster University\nWe invite you to a one day ‘face to face’ event that will bring together leading voices from the field of HCI and provide an overview of HCI research in Ireland\, Northern Ireland and further afield. \n\nWe will have keynotes\, a paper presentation track for showcasing a selection of publications by researchers at leading international venues of HCI research\, a rapid fire or poster session\, industry talks and a lot of opportunities to network in Belfast. \nThe event is supported by the ACM SIGCHI Chapter Ireland and Ulster University (Belfast School of Art and the School of Computing). \n\n\nHSC staff can attend the conference for free (buffet dinner not included).  To register please contact ka.boyd@ulster.ac.uk
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/irish-human-computer-interaction-ihci-symposium/
LOCATION:Ulster University Belfast\, York Street\, Belfast\, Northern Ireland\, BT15 1ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence,Health
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221119
DTSTAMP:20260421T145938
CREATED:20221103T145513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221103T145513Z
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SUMMARY:Digital Leaders Innovation Week
DESCRIPTION:A virtual summit to share case studies\, know-how and proven methodologies to help you innovate in your organisation and beyond.\nInnovation is the creation\, development and implementation of a new product\, process or service\, with the aim of improving efficiency\, effectiveness or competitive advantage. Innovation is difficult for well-established organisations. As a Digital Leader managing\, leading and promoting innovation is an important skill that can deliver game-changing creativity. Hard as it is for organisations to innovate\, some do.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/digital-leaders-innovation-week/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221109T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221109T213000
DTSTAMP:20260421T145938
CREATED:20221010T103751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T103751Z
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SUMMARY:Hardtech and High-Value Manufacturing
DESCRIPTION:What is the role of hardtech and high-value manufacturing companies to the UK economy? How do these companies work with the UK research base? How do they contribute to the innovation strategies of the UK and devolved governments\, to skills development\, and to levelling up\, as part of the post-Covid recovery? And what should policymakers\, funding agencies and the companies themselves be doing do to ensure that we maximise the value to the UK from these innovative companies? These are just some of the questions we hope to explore in this discussion event.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/hardtech-and-high-value-manufacturing/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Innovation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221107T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221107T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T145938
CREATED:20221024T083418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221024T083539Z
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SUMMARY:An Innovation Strategy for Scotland
DESCRIPTION:The Scottish Government is shortly to publish an innovation strategy. What are the key challenges for promoting innovation in Scotland\, and how will the new strategy tackle these? What are the key contributions needed from the Scottish Government\, industry\, higher education and others? What can Scotland learn from a similar strategy in Wales\, and how does this fit in with plans of the UK Government? In this discussion event\, we intend to explore these questions\, and look forward to the new Scottish innovation strategy. \nSpeakers\n\n\n\nIvan McKee MSP\nMinister for Business\, Trade\, Tourism and Enterprise\, Scottish Government\n\n\nProfessor Sir Jim McDonald\nPrincipal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Strathclyde\, and President of the Royal Academy of Engineering\n\n\nProfessor Julie Fitzpatrick OBE\nChief Scientific Adviser for Scotland\n\n\nDr Deborah O’Neill\nChief Executive Officer\, Novabiotics\n\n\nProfessor Rick Delbridge\nProfessor of Organizational Analysis\, Cardiff Business School\, Cardiff University
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/an-innovation-strategy-for-scotland/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Innovation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221101T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221101T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T145938
CREATED:20221024T082419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221024T082520Z
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SUMMARY:Leadership in Tomorrow's World - Foundation Future Leaders Conference 2022
DESCRIPTION:The major challenges confronting society do not have simple resolutions. They are multi-faceted and long term\, requiring cross-cutting analysis with the ability to work across traditional divides and develop innovative approaches. This conference will look at how these problems\, such as climate and biodiversity\, can be addressed\, as well as examining the skills and structures needed to deliver. Designed specifically for early- to mid-career professionals in the civil and wider public service – as well as in industry and the research community – this conference will discuss these issues\, with panellists drawn from senior leaders and the Future Leaders Programme of the Foundation for Science and Technology. \n\n\n\nProfessor Sir Adrian Smith FRS\nPresident of the Royal Society and Director of the Alan Turing Institute\n\n\nTamara Finkelstein\nPermanent Secretary\, Department for Environment\, Food and Rural Affairs\n\n\nProfessor Sarah Main\nExecutive Director\, Campaign for Science and Engineering (CaSE)\n\n\nProfessor Gideon Henderson FRS\nChief Scientific Adviser\, Department for Environment\, Food and Rural Affairs\n\n\nProfessor Sir Brian Hoskins FRS\nChair\, Grantham Institute\, Imperial College\n\n\nDr Hayaatun Sillem CBE\nChief Executive\, Royal Academy of Engineering\n\n\nIsabel Allgeyer\nDepartment of Business\, Energy & Industrial Strategy
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/leadership-in-tomorrows-world-foundation-future-leaders-conference-2022/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221026T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221026T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T145938
CREATED:20220926T090047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220926T090047Z
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SUMMARY:Science\, Climate Policy & COP27
DESCRIPTION:The United Nations COP27 climate conference will be held in Sharm El Sheikh\, Egypt in November 2022. In this event\, The Foundation for Science and Technology will look at the latest climate science\, and the contribution that science needs to make in COP27 and beyond.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/science-climate-policy-cop27/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Climate Change
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221024
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221029
DTSTAMP:20260421T145938
CREATED:20220609T101725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220609T101725Z
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SUMMARY:Computational Neuroscience\, Neurotechnology and Neuro-inspired AI Autumn School
DESCRIPTION:The Computational Neuroscience\, Neurotechnology and Neuro-inspired AI Autumn School will be held from 24-28 October 2022\, in person at the Intelligent Systems Research Centre in Ulster University\, Magee campus. There will also be an option for online attendance. \nApplication deadline: 1st September 2022 (online and in-person). \nDecision for in-person applicants (limited to 40): 9th September 2022. \nBackground\nThere have been rapid advancements and investments in research and development in brain sciences\, neurotechnology\, neural data modelling and neuro-inspired artificial intelligence (AI). \nThese advancements have not only led to deeper understanding of brain functions and disorders\, but also the development and application of powerful AI and machine-learning algorithms that affect our everyday life. In fact\, historically\, AI was inspired by how intelligence arises from the brain. \nThe Computational Neuroscience\, Neurotechnology and Neuro-inspired AI (CN3) Autumn School aims to train the next generation of researchers on these state-of-the-art developments. This short course will touch on the areas of computational neuroscience\, neural data science\, neurotechnology and neuro-inspired AI. \nThe School is unique in that important and timely topics either not delivered in other Schools or taught courses\, or delivered only individually\, will be delivered here in an integrated way\, from pedagogical to advanced levels. These topics include computational modelling of neural-glial systems\, neuromodulators\, cognition\, neurotechnology\, neuromorphic computing\, self-repaired intelligent machines\, spiking neural networks and cognitive robotics. Mathematical foundations\, coding exercises\, ethics and entrepreneurship will also be covered. Moreover\, although neural computation and neuro-inspired AI research are conducted in the island of Ireland\, there is very little relevant training and taught courses\, especially for early career researchers\, in the region; this School aims to bridge this gap. \nFor  enquiries\, please contact KongFatt via e-mail (k.wong-lin@ulster.ac.uk).
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/computational-neuroscience-neurotechnology-and-neuro-inspired-ai-autumn-school/
LOCATION:Ulster University Magee Campus\, Northland Road\, Londonderry\, Northern Ireland\, BT48 7JL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221019T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221019T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T145939
CREATED:20221003T092233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221004T102044Z
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SUMMARY:A Future Economy Powered by Clean Hydrogen
DESCRIPTION:As a region with a history of innovation and engineering excellence\, Northern Ireland is now presented with the opportunity to be at the forefront on the next revolution in driving a future economy powered by clean energy. \nThis event will look at the exciting prospect of a Hydrogen economy; its potential to drive economic development\, secure and sustain high-skilled\, well-paid jobs\, develop indigenous resilient energy security and most importantly\, reduce greenhouse emissions contributing to Northern Ireland’s net-zero goals. \nTwo complimentary reports from The Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre and Matrix – The Northern Ireland Science Industry Panel\, examine the changes needed to provide the policy\, oversight\, governance and investment to transform the Northern Ireland economy from being heavily reliant on fossil fuels to attaining energy independence through locally produced\, clean renewable energy.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/a-future-economy-powered-by-clean-hydrogen/
LOCATION:Stormont Hotel\, 587 Upper Newtownards Road\, Belfast\, BT4 3LP
CATEGORIES:Climate Change
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221019
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221021
DTSTAMP:20260421T145939
CREATED:20221005T125605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221005T125605Z
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SUMMARY:NICON22
DESCRIPTION:The Northern Ireland Annual Conference and Exhibition 2022 (NICON22) provides a unique opportunity for colleagues and partners from across the health and care system\, as well as the private and voluntary and community sector to come together\, share ideas\, reflect\, network\, and learn. \nAt this year’s conference\, entitled ‘Recognition | Ambition | Mobilisation’\, you can expect to hear from a wide range of local leaders\, international speakers and frontline staff across over 40 sessions. Over the two days\, we hope to inspire and connect you as we recognise the contribution of our workforce\, explore our shared ambition for our health and social care services and agree how to mobilise to tackle waiting lists and deliver a world-class service for our citizens. \nSpeakers this year will include: \n\nPeter May\, Chief Executive of the HSC; Permanent Secretary\, Department of Health\nRobin Swann MLA\, Minister of Health for NI\, Department of Health\nSir James Mackey\, Chief Executive\, Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; National Director\, Elective Recovery\, NHS England\nDr Anna van Poucke\, Global Head of Healthcare\, KPMG International; Healthcare Senior Partner\, KPMG Netherlands\nAlison McKenzie-Folan\, Chief Executive\, Wigan Council\nProf Kate Ardern\, Director of Public Health\, Wigan Council\nMatthew Taylor\, Chief Executive\, NHS Confederation\nMaria McIlgorm\, Chief Nursing Officer\, Department of Health\nProf Siobhan O’Neill\, Mental Health Champion for NI\n\nAgenda \nA copy of the conference agenda and delegate mini guide are available to view below. \nNICON22 Conference Agenda \nNICON22 Conference Mini Guide \nWho should attend?\nIf you are a manager\, clinician\, service user\, or partner in health and social care\, we would be delighted to welcome you to conference.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/nicon22/
LOCATION:La Mon Hotel & Country Club\, 41 Gransha Road\, Comber\, Northern Ireland\, BT23 5RF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Health,Innovation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221006T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221006T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T145939
CREATED:20220926T091623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220926T091623Z
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SUMMARY:Critical conversations: End of life for data and the internet of things
DESCRIPTION:In this conversation\, we will explore the legal\, ethical and safety challenges created by the immortality of digital data and how the engineering community can address them. \nIn the next online event as part of the Critical conversations series\, Academy CEO\, Dr Hayaatun Sillem CBE\, will be joined by Professor Ana Basiri\, Professor in Geospatial Data Science at the University of Glasgow and Safer End of Engineered Life Champion. \nUnlike most engineered products\, when digital data reaches the end of its useful life it can be stored indefinitely. In this conversation\, we will explore the legal\, ethical\, and safety challenges created by the immortality of digital data and how the engineering community can address them. The conversation will also look whether ‘digital is always greener’ when data storage and maintenance is energy intensive and has such an environmental impact. \nAddressing safety challenges in the decommissioning or disposal of engineered products is part of the Engineering X Safer End of Engineered Life mission. \nRecording notice\nPlease note this event will be recorded and published on the Royal Academy of Engineering website. Your video will be off and your account will be muted throughout the entire event. Only the speakers and presentations will be visible on your screen. \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 events@raeng.org.uk at your earliest convenience so that necessary arrangements can be made.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/critical-conversations-end-of-life-for-data-and-the-internet-of-things/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Telecommunications
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221006
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221007
DTSTAMP:20260421T145939
CREATED:20220808T130843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220808T130843Z
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SUMMARY:Smart Energy Conference 2022
DESCRIPTION:RenewableNI is pleased to announce the date of this year’s Smart Energy Conference – Thursday 6 October. \nTaking in place in the Clayton Hotel\, in the heart of Belfast\, the conference will focus on the implementation of the Northern Ireland Energy Strategy. \n\n\n\n\nThe full-day conference includes a networking lunch and ends with a drinks reception in a private bar area. \nPanel discussions on the agenda are the NI Planning System and Markets\, with plenty of time for audience questions. \nWe will be examining what has been achieved from the 2022 Action Plan\, what the key milestones are\, and what major obstacles are and how to overcome them. \nThe agenda will include: \n\nKeynote speech from Mark Ennis\, SSE.\nMarkets Panel Discussion – facilitated by the Chair of the RenewableNI Markets Working Group\, Richard Murphy\, Pinsent Mason.\nPlanning Panel Discussion – facilitated by the Chair of the RenewableNI Planning Working Group\, Sara Tinsley\, Energia.\nLaunch of RenewableNI’s new strategy.\nAddress from event partner Carson McDowell.\nNetworking lunch in Clayton Hotel restaurent.\nDrinks reception in a private bar.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/smart-energy-conference-2022/
LOCATION:Clayton Hotel Belfast\, 22 Ormeau Ave\, Belfast\, Northern Ireland\, BT2 8HS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Climate Change
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220922T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220922T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T145939
CREATED:20220830T095458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220830T095458Z
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SUMMARY:Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition Industry Update Event
DESCRIPTION:The Department for Transport\, Innovate UK and Innovate UK KTN would like to invite you to an important CMDC industry engagement event on the 22nd September 2022 in London. There will also be the option to join this hybrid event virtually. \nFollowing on from the successful Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition (CMDC) Rounds 1 and 2\, the organisers would like to welcome stakeholders across the maritime sector and supporting industries to attend this important event about the next stages of the programme through to March 2025. The event will explain the latest opportunities to engage with the CMDC programme and deliver the transition to clean maritime. \nAll stakeholders across the UK’s clean maritime eco-system are strongly urged to register to attend. \nThe Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition programme is a multi-year R&D funding initiative. In March 2021\, the Government allocated £23m of funding to 55 projects across the UK as part of CMDC1. These projects totalling £33m of public and private investment supported the design and development of zero emission shipping technologies and greener ports through a series of technology trials and feasibility studies to accelerate clean maritime. The competition ended on 31 March. \nIn May 2022\, the new £206m UK Shipping Office for Reducing Emissions (UK SHORE) in DfT committed to a number of interventions to accelerate the decarbonisation of the maritime sector including further rounds of the CMDC over the next three financial years. This included launching CMDC2 with £12m of government funding for feasibility studies and pre-deployment technologies in clean maritime. The application window was closed on 14 July and bids are being assessed. Successful projects will run from January 2023 to August 2023. \nUK SHORE committed to a third round of the CMDC later in 2022 aimed at large technology demonstrations and a fourth round in 2023. \nStakeholders are asked to register for this save the date now\, as we are expecting high demand.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/clean-maritime-demonstration-competition-industry-update-event/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Innovation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220914T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220914T104500
DTSTAMP:20260421T145939
CREATED:20220905T085107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220905T085107Z
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SUMMARY:Briefing Event: SBRI Healthy Ageing Scaling Social Ventures Competition
DESCRIPTION:UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is pleased to announce the launch of the upcoming SBRI Healthy Ageing Scaling Social Ventures Competition\, from UKRI and our Healthy Ageing Challenge. \nThe healthy ageing market we are investing in is diverse. It ranges from helping people remain physically active through to managing the impacts of ageing\, such as hearing loss and cognitive impairment. On the way\, innovations will help people live independently in their own homes for longer and enable them to remain engaged with their communities. These solutions will address Healthy Ageing’s ‘seven themes of ageing\,’ described here. \nLaunching on 5 September\, the competition aims to help companies achieve this mission by awarding a total of £3m. With grants for eligible project costs being allocated across one funding stream aimed at scaling existing products and services. Businesses will be able to apply for grants between 250K and 500K. \nTo discuss this further\, an online briefing event is being held on 14 September to explain how the SBRI for Scaling Social Ventures will work\, how businesses can apply and what UKRI are seeking. \nDuring the briefing event there will be an opportunity to register for a 1-to-1 session with Innovate UK colleagues to address specific questions. \nAgenda\n10:00 – General introductions \n10:05 – Healthy Ageing Challenge overview \n10:15 – Introduction to Scaling Social Ventures SBRI competition \n10:35 – SBRI overview \n10:45 – IFS application process \nHeaded up by our Investment and Technology Innovation Lead\, Dr Helen Crampin \nThe 100% funding provided by this competition\, recognises the valuable contribution social enterprises make to society. I’m really looking forward to supporting you through the competition process and ensuring you get the best chance possible of securing this great funding opportunity. \nAre you eligible? Do you meet the following requirements? \n\nExist to provide benefits to society\nHave stated commitment to social outcomes for an identified set of beneficiaries related to the social mission\nHave objects in constitutional documents\, which form a constitutional lock\, that protect the mission\nHave the policy to distribute profits after tax\, or plan to have one\, so surpluses are used to achieve social or environmental impacts\nHave the capacity and capability to scale your product or service by 25% of the current baseline activity\n\nAfter the event our online networking tool\, Meeting Mojo will be available for use for you to speak to the meeting hosts. \n 
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/briefing-event-sbri-healthy-ageing-scaling-social-ventures-competition/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Health,Innovation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220912T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220912T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T145939
CREATED:20220819T172157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220819T172157Z
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SUMMARY:SBRI: INFORMATION EVENT - HARNESSING TECHNOLOGY TO DRIVE POLICY DEVELOPMENT
DESCRIPTION:The DfE is looking for an innovative solution to support the delivery of its 10x Economic Vision for Northern Ireland\n\n\nThe Department for Economy has a 10X Economic Vision for Northern Ireland\, seeing to deliver innovation led\, sustainable and inclusive growth.  \nIn the past identifying programme and policy indicators\, and linking those to measurement of achievement has been a largely manual process.     \nDfE is keen to work with innovative companies to create a technical solutions that allows for easy identification of indicators\, and allows for intelligent and efficient tracking of performance.  \nThe DfE has been awarded £150\,000 to undertake an SBRI research project to assess the technical feasibility of solutions that can capture\, baseline\, track and report on carbon emissions across the EA’s estate.  \nThe competition is  open to all organisations in the EU and UK and Phase 1 will run from September 2022-March 31 2023.  \nThis free to attend session will provide information on the SBRI programme in Northern Ireland\, the DfE’s project and how to apply.  \nFor more information about the DfE and 10X Economic Vision:  \nFor further information about SBRI in Northern Ireland and  how to apply go to: www.matrixni.org/sbri
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/sbri-information-event-harnessing-technology-to-drive-policy-development/
LOCATION:Northern Ireland
CATEGORIES:R&D
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