The government has launched a consultation on reforms to create an ambitious, pro-growth and innovation-friendly data protection regime that underpins the trustworthy use of data. Unlocking the power of data is one of the government’s 10 Tech Priorities. As set out in the National Data Strategy, data is a strategic asset and [...]
EPSRC is funding the creation of a high quality NetworkPlus to underpin new academic and business partnerships within the financial services sector. A total fund of £2.5m is available. Read the full competition announcement The following financial services sectors will be eligible: FinTech regulatory technology (RegTech) insurance regulation accounting business [...]
Our Future Health’s Technology Advisory Board is currently recruiting for Board Members, searching for experts in a range of technology areas, the full scope of which is listed on LinkedIn to support the Our Future Health initiative. Our Future Health will be the UK’s largest-ever health research programme, bringing people [...]
Tech Nation have announced that applications for Rising Stars 4.0 are now open. Applications close on 20 October 2021. Rising Stars 4.0 is the UK’s only truly national scaleup competition, designed to be accessible to the best early-stage tech companies from all areas of the country. Entrants are supported throughout the [...]
Manufacturing Northern Ireland are on the hunt for engineers to come forward to inspire the next generation of students to consider careers in STEM. Engineering: Take a Closer Look is supported by Royal Academy of Engineering and will give local companies the opportunity to raise awareness of engineering as a [...]
The UK’s first-ever Hydrogen Strategy has been published. It sets out how the UK government will work with industry to meet its ambition for 5GW of low carbon hydrogen production capacity by 2030. Read the UK Hydrogen Strategy The UK hydrogen economy could be worth £900 million and create over [...]
A new ‘Civic Dollars’ mobile phone app, developed with support from Belfast City Council and the Department of Justice means that people can now earn rewards for the time they spend in their local parks and open spaces. The Connswater Community Greenway will be the first area to go live [...]
In support of their Aviation 2050 Strategy and Reach for the Sky programme, the UK Department for Transport (DfT) appointed a number of outstanding role models to act as Aviation Ambassadors. These individuals were tasked with inspiring the next generation to take up aviation careers, champion diversity and social mobility [...]
Connected Places Catapult has announced that a Northern Ireland consortium and Sunderland City Council are to be the first two location partners in its Homes for Healthy Ageing Programme. The Northern Ireland consortium will comprise: Ulster University Connected Health Innovation Centre (CHIC) Queen’s University Belfast Age NI Belfast City Council [...]
The safety management requirement to record the presence of sailors on board ships is being overhauled using new technologies developed by Belfast company Kinsetsu which are currently being trialled by the Royal Navy. The traditional system for recording sailors entering or leaving a vessel is a simple pegging in/out board. [...]
Elemental Software, the award-winning tech for good company specialising in social prescribing technology is to become part of Servelec, the leading supplier of digital care software across health, social care, education and youth services in the UK. The acquisition of the Northern Ireland company by Servelec will see Elemental Software [...]
The Royal Academy of Engineering has opened a call for its Enterprise Fellowships programme. This programme supports creative and entrepreneurial engineers who have an exceptional innovation that they plan to develop further. The programme aims to equip engineers with the confidence, skills, experience and networks needed to bring innovation to [...]