A new report has identified Northern Ireland as a key player in the rapidly expanding global space economy and highlights significant opportunities for growth in advanced manufacturing, cybersecurity, and satellite communications. Commissioned by Matrix, Northern Ireland’s Science Industry Panel, the Space Scoping Study provides a comprehensive analysis of the region’s [...]
Pictured : L-R Chris Hayward, City of London, Caoimhe Archibald, Economy Minister, Robert Hill, Matrix Chair The Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald has launched the latest Matrix report, “Regulatory Technology – Landscape Review,” Chris Hayward, Policy Chairman at the City of London Corporation, and Robert Hill Matrix Chair met with the [...]
Picture 1: L-R Jim Harkin Ulster University, Kevin Sexton, ALPHA Innovation, Deirdre Harte, Donegal County Council, Stephen Gillespie, DCSDC, Rosalind Young, DCSDC, John Healy, Chair Invest NI/ex officio Matrix NI, Chris Hayward, City of London, Liam Maguire, Ulster University, Alexa Bhinder, City of London, Dr Ciarán o’hAnnrachain, @ATU, Eoin McFadden [...]
L-R John Healy (Ex-officio member), Conor Murphy (Minister for the Economy), Robert Hill (Matrix Chair) Professor Helen McCarthy (Ex-officio member) Matrix Chair Robert Hill welcomed Conor Murphy, Minister for Department for the Economy NI to the recent plenary on behalf of the panel, providing an opportunity for the Minister to [...]
L-R Charlie Tuxworth (Matrix panel member), Dr Katrina Thompson (Matrix panel member), Eoin McFadden (Head of Matrix Secretariat) Henny Sands (Head of Telecommunications, UK Space Agency) Matrix NI - the Northern Ireland Science Industry panel, has launched an insightful and comprehensive research study at the inaugural Responsible Innovation Conference recently [...]
Matrix NI plenary meeting in session at Catalyst Innovation Centre, Belfast Matrix, Northern Ireland's Science and Industry Advisory Panel, is delighted to announce the appointment of eight new members, bringing a wealth of expertise to enhance innovation and economic growth in the region. The new members include leaders across life [...]
Matrix NI plenary meeting at Catalyst Innovation Centre, Belfast Matrix NI -the Northern Ireland Science Industry panel, has recently appointed eight new panel members reaffirming its commitment to innovation and collaboration in Northern Ireland. Professor Helen McCarthy (Chief Scientific and Technology Adviser) has also been welcomed as a new ex [...]
Matrix was delighted to support the recent UK launch of World Space Week, with “Space and Climate Change,” as this year’s theme. The event brought together leaders from government, industry, and academia to discuss the role of space technologies in driving global climate solutions. The launch was organised by the [...]
Matrix was thrilled to sponsor AI Con 2024, Northern Ireland's leading AI conference, showcasing the latest advancements and innovations in artificial intelligence. It was a busy day for Matrix as our secretariat team at our stand engaged with attendees at the exhibition space, who shared their insights on the evolving [...]
Matrix’s panel members and secretariat team attended The 2024 Airshow in Portrush, accompanied by Sam Dodds, a Student Placement in the Department For the Economy. Sam has documented his thoughts of the weekend below: Recently I had the opportunity to attend the NI International Airshow in Portrush as part [...]
Want to Join Matrix? Matrix, the Northern Ireland Science Industry Panel, is excited to announce that it is seeking six new industry members to join its panel. This appointment competition is part of Matrix’s ongoing commitment to fostering innovation and economic development through strategic advice on the commercial exploitation of [...]
Matrix and the Secretariat are delighted to see that Rob Grundy, former Chair of Matrix, has been awarded an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours for his outstanding contributions to science, technology, and innovation policy development. Rob joined Matrix in 2012 and became Chair in 2018. During his tenure, he [...]