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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221130T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221130T150000
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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:20260421T163558
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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:20260421T163558
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:20260421T163558
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221119
DTSTAMP:20260421T163558
CREATED: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
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CREATED: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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221107T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221107T170000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221101T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221101T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T163558
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221026T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221026T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T163558
CREATED: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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221024
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221029
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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:20260421T163558
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221019
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221021
DTSTAMP:20260421T163558
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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:20260421T163558
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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
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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:20260421T163558
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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
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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:20260421T163558
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/
CATEGORIES:R&D
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220908T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220908T113000
DTSTAMP:20260421T163558
CREATED:20220816T100548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220816T100548Z
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SUMMARY:Opportunities in the European Innovation Council (EIC) Pathfinder Scheme
DESCRIPTION:Innovate UK KTN in collaboration with the UK Research Office (UKRO) and the UK National Contact Point for the European Innovation Council\, Innovate UK would like to invite you to a webinar on the 8th of September which will give you an overview of the EIC and EIC Pathfinder. \nThe EIC pathfinder programme supports the exploration of bold ideas for radically new technologies. It welcomes the high-risk / high gain and interdisciplinary cutting-edge science collaborations that underpin technological breakthroughs. \nGrants of up to 3 to 4 million euro support early stage development of future technologies (e.g. various activities at low Technology Readiness Levels 1-3)\, up to proof of concept. Pathfinder projects can also receive additional funding for testing the innovation potential of their research outputs. \n\n\n\n\n\nWho is this Event for?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nApplicants participating in EIC Pathfinder projects are typically visionary scientists and entrepreneurial researchers from universities\, research organisations\, start-ups\, high-tech SMEs\, or industrial stakeholders interested in technological research and innovation. \nProjects typically involve consortia of researchers and other partners from at least three different countries\, but there are also opportunities for individual teams and small consortia (two partners). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat is it About?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBlazej Thomas\, Senior  European Advisor NCP\, UKRO will provide an overview of Horizon Europe. Claire Griffin\, UK National Contact Point\, EIC\, Innovate UK will be giving an overview of the EIC\, focusing on the Pathfinder scheme\, including eligibility criteria\, evaluation criteria and on how to move results up the Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs).
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/opportunities-in-the-european-innovation-council-eic-pathfinder-scheme/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Innovation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220908T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220908T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T163558
CREATED:20220830T093946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220830T093946Z
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SUMMARY:Professional and Financial Services Innovation CR&D Competition Briefing Event
DESCRIPTION:Innovate UK will open a new £7m CR&D competition on 5th September\, to support digital innovation in Professional and Financial services. \nKey themes of the competition are to enable services to under-served and excluded communities\, individuals and businesses and to make provision of these professional and financial services more efficient and effective. \nThe competition will be open for applications from the 5th September until 9th November.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/professional-and-financial-services-innovation-crd-competition-briefing-event/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Innovation,R&D
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220907
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220910
DTSTAMP:20260421T163558
CREATED:20220510T140033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220510T140033Z
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SUMMARY:23rd TAROS Conference
DESCRIPTION:UKAEA’s RACE will host the 23rd TAROS – the longest running UK-hosted international conference on Robotics and Autonomous Systems (RAS). It is aimed at the presentation and discussion of the latest results and methods in autonomous robotics research and applications. \nTAROS offers a friendly environment for robotics researchers and industry to take stock and plan future progress. It welcomes senior researchers and research students alike\, and specifically provides opportunities for research students and young research scientists to present their work to the scientific community. \nDeadlines\n \n\n\n\n20th May 2022\nSubmission deadline (5pm BST)\n\n\n10th June 2022\nConfirmation of acceptance\n\n\n15th July 2022\nCamera-ready paper submission (5pm BST)
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/23rd-taros-conference/
LOCATION:Culham Science Centre\, Abingdon\, OX14 3DB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence,Innovation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220906T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220906T103000
DTSTAMP:20260421T163558
CREATED:20220905T103253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220905T103253Z
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SUMMARY:The Clean Revolution: Building Northern Ireland’s Offshore Wind Industry
DESCRIPTION:Join RenewableNI for a free seminar to mark the launch The Clean Revolution\, our new offshore wind report. \nThis free event\, sponsored by A&L Goodbody\, brings together experts in offshore wind as Northern Ireland prepares to create a new section of the renewable electricity industry. \nThe Northern Ireland Energy Strategy committed to attracting ‘investment opportunities in offshore and marine developments in Northern Ireland waters’.  RenewableNI’s new report The Clean Revolution: Building Northern Ireland’s Offshore Wind Industry explores the economic and environmental benefits.\n \nThe session will be opened by Niamh Kenny\, Chair of RenewableNI’s Offshore Wind working group\, and Project Director for SBM Offshore‘s proposed 400MW North Channel Wind floating wind project. \nJohn Tougher\, Senior Associate\, A&L Goodbody\, will set out the opportunities and challenges of offshore wind. \nReport authors BVG Associates will then present the key findings of the report and provide expert analysis and details. \nFinally\, there will be a question and answer session from the audience. \nRefreshments will be provided before and after the seminar. \n\n\n\n\nPrinted copies of the report will be available at the launch and then available for free online.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/the-clean-revolution-building-northern-irelands-offshore-wind-industry/
LOCATION:A&L Goodbody\, 42-46 Fountain Street\, Belfast\, BT1 5EB
CATEGORIES:Climate Change
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220901T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220901T223000
DTSTAMP:20260421T163558
CREATED:20220704T092355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220704T092355Z
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SUMMARY:INVENT Awards 2022
DESCRIPTION:The INVENT 2022 Awards Night at the ICC Waterfront Belfast. Join Catalyst on the 1st September 2022 for Northern Ireland’s biggest celebration of innovation\, where they will be showcasing the ten INVENT 2022 finalists\, and unveiling the INVENT 2022 overall winner. \nTen finalists | One overall winner | £47\,000 worth of funding available \nHosted by William Crawley the Evening includes \n\nFinalist Showcase and Drinks reception\nThe INVENT Awards including category\, student and overall winner announcements\nInnovation Founder Award\nA 3 course meal featuring local NI produce accompanied with wine\n\nTickets can be purchased on an individual or table basis. \nFinalists include Mind-Mapper Ltd\, PulseAI\, Vikela Armour\, Field of Vision\, Plaswire Limited\, Phasora Ltd\, Linc\, Academic Fish Ltd\, Thunder\, and Allergy Act.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/invent-awards-2022/
LOCATION:ICC Belfast\, 2 Lanyon Place\, Belfast\, Northern Ireland\, BT1 3WH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Innovation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220901T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220901T113000
DTSTAMP:20260421T163558
CREATED:20220818T154854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220818T155733Z
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SUMMARY:SBRI INFORMATION EVENT: EA CAPTURING OUR CARBON CAPITAL
DESCRIPTION:The Education Authority’s estate covers all of Northern Ireland and comprises more than 200 premises\, 2\,000 schools\, nearly 600 school meals’ kitchens and a fleet of more than 1\,000 vehicles. Addressing climate change is a strategic priority and a key objective in meeting the requirements of the Climate Change Act NI 2022. \nThe EA has been awarded £225\,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 EA’s project and how to apply. \nFor more information about the EA: Education Authority \nTender documents will be available to download and for information about the programme and how to apply at SBRI PROJECTS
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/ea-capturing-carbon-capital-sbri/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Digital
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220817T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220817T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T163558
CREATED:20220808T133939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220808T133939Z
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Green Economy
DESCRIPTION:What is the Green Economy and what is the opportunity for Northern Ireland businesses? Why should we act now? \nRussell Smyth\, Sustainable Futures Partner\, KPMG Ireland\, William Taylor\, Strategy Director\, KPMG Ireland and Annie Donegan\, Sustainable Futures Consultant\, KPMG Ireland talk through findings of a recent report carried out for Invest Northern Ireland looking at the green economy and the implications for Northern Ireland. \nThey look at what the green economy means\, both domestically and globally\, the policy drivers and some of the technologies that are going to be deployed in achieving green economy ambitions. They cover the main sectors that are relevant for NI and relevant for our industries and how we can leverage on this opportunity to grow our local and domestic base\, touching on the key actions and opportunities for the sector.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/webinar-green-economy-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Circular Green
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220817T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220817T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T163558
CREATED:20220704T095043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220704T095244Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Green Economy
DESCRIPTION:What is the Green Economy and what is the opportunity for Northern Ireland businesses? Why should we act now? \nRussell Smyth\, Sustainable Futures Partner\, KPMG Ireland\, William Taylor\, Strategy Director\, KPMG Ireland and Annie Donegan\, Sustainable Futures Consultant\, KPMG Ireland talk through findings of a recent report carried out for Invest Northern Ireland looking at the green economy and the implications for Northern Ireland. \nThey look at what the green economy means\, both domestically and globally\, the policy drivers and some of the technologies that are going to be deployed in achieving green economy ambitions. They cover the main sectors that are relevant for NI and relevant for our industries and how we can leverage on this opportunity to grow our local and domestic base\, touching on the key actions and opportunities for the sector.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/webinar-green-economy/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Circular Green
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220808T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220808T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T163558
CREATED:20220808T132049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220808T132049Z
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SUMMARY:Inbound Investors 2022
DESCRIPTION:In 2021 Catalyst’s Inbound Investors attracted 63 non-NI Investors to Belfast and scored very highly on their feedback. \nThis year\, Inbound Investors will be held on the 18th October and is a great opportunity to meet the largest number of funders ever to come to NI and accelerate your path to securing potential funding. Inbound Investors will host external Venture Capitalists\, Family Offices and Syndicates\, a growing number of whom have already invested in NI companies. All coming together in Belfast primed to explore in investable opportunities. They are interested not just in companies raising now\, but also in building relationships towards future potential rounds. \nAs an entrepreneur seeking potential funding\, this will be your opportunity to get to the deal tables of Investors.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/inbound-investors-2022/
LOCATION:Titanic Hotel\, Titanic Quarter\, 8 Queens Rd\,\, Belfast\, Northern Ireland\, BT3 9DT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Innovation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220713T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220713T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T163558
CREATED:20220704T125217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220704T125217Z
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SUMMARY:Space-Enabled Net Zero by 2050: New Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:COP26 concluded with The Glasgow Climate Pact\, signed by all participating nations\, building on the significant progress and momentum since the Paris Agreement in 2015. Everyone must now act to deliver on the commitments made at COP26. \nIn the weeks leading up to COP26\, the UK published its Net Zero Strategy\, which outlined its legislated plans to reach net zero emissions by 2050 and fighting climate change with Space technology was one of the items in the Ten Point Plan in the National Space Strategy. Space technology touches all sectors\, and the Space ecosystem has a critical part to play in empowering solutions for climate change and enabling the UK to realise its Net Zero Strategy. \nThis webinar is the second of a two-part series that will present several concepts on the subject of ‘Space-Enabled Net Zero’\, exploring how Space can help us respond to the climate challenges discussed during COP26 and limit global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees above pre-industrial levels. In this second webinar\, we will cover the topic of new service delivery and new opportunities. An invited panel will discuss and debate emerging technologies\, opportunities\, challenges\, and impacts surrounding this topic. Participants are also invited to pitch a single slide lightning talk on a concept relating to Space-enabled net zero for discussion and debate.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/space-enabled-net-zero-by-2050-new-opportunities/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Climate Change,Space technology
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220711T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220711T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T163558
CREATED:20220607T093934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220607T093934Z
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SUMMARY:Support for business innovation - latest developments and priorities for policy - finance\, procurement\, talent\, leadership\, and investor skills\, and access to market and export opportunities
DESCRIPTION:This conference is discussing priorities for policy and action to support business-led innovation in the UK – in enterprises of all scales\, including innovative scale-ups and SMEs. \nIt is bringing together stakeholders with key policymakers to examine progress and next steps for the Government’s UK innovation strategy and UKRI’s Plan for action for business innovation – with an added discussion focus on priorities following the pandemic. \nWe are pleased to be able to include keynote sessions with Sarah Mackintosh\, Deputy Director\, Innovation\, BEIS; and Dave Wilkes\, Director\, Innovation Ecosystem\, Innovate UK. \nDelegates will assess what is needed – from government\, regulation\, finance and the wider private and public sectors – to help meet the needs of innovators through all stages of corporate and product development\, including in R&D\, feasibility studies\, investment\, partnership development and commercialisation. \nThe agenda looks at: \n\nfinance:\n\ngrowing private investment in UK innovation – leveraging public funding – building specialist investor skills\nregulation – use of mechanisms such as BBB & Global Britain Investment Fund\n\n\npartnerships – better facilitating creation collaboration between investors & businesses – opportunities for sharing knowledge\, best practice\, intelligence & talent\npublic procurement – improving tendering processes – mechanisms to better support innovators – widening access & opportunities for SMEs to expand in domestic & international markets\ntalent – options for domestic and international skills\, education & recruitment pathways – potential & use of the new Scale-up\, High Potential & Global Mobility visa routes\n\nThe conference will be an opportunity for stakeholders to consider the issues alongside policy officials who are due to attend from DCMS; DIT; the Home Office; IPO; and The Scottish Government.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/support-for-business-innovation-latest-developments-and-priorities-for-policy-finance-procurement-talent-leadership-and-investor-skills-and-access-to-market-and-export-opportunities/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Innovation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220707T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220707T220000
DTSTAMP:20260421T163558
CREATED:20220509T130354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220509T130354Z
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SUMMARY:Angel Investment Awards 2022
DESCRIPTION:Now in its 16th year\, the UK Angel Investment Awards are organised by UK Business Angels Association (UKBAA)  – the UK trade body for Angel and early-stage investment. Representing over 18\,000 angels across the UK\, we engage and connect our membership base of angel groups\, VC\, crowdfunds and investment advisers through a year-long programme of events\, industry news as well as provide core industry data and policy reports. The UKBAA also set standards and qualifications for angel investing in the UK\, through a 3-tier investor accreditation programme validated by OfQUAL\, CISI and SFEDI. \n\n\nDo you know a luminary in early-stage investment or a trailblazing entrepreneur deserving of recognition and celebration of their year of success? Nominate them to be recognised at 2022’s biggest investment awards event. \nThe winners and finalists will be celebrated at the gala dinner held at Illuminate at the Science Museum in London where we applaud successes from the year while enjoying a 3-course dinner and a champagne reception. \nNominating is easy\, free of charge and provides an excellent platform for industry-wide recognition for the winners and finalists. Not only can you nominate for multiple awards\, you can self-nominate too!
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/angel-investment-awards-2022/
LOCATION:Science Museum\, Exhibition Road\, London\, SW7 2DD
CATEGORIES:General
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