Matrix NI - Northern Ireland Science Industry Panel

Matrix is supporting International day of women and girls in science #IDWGS #STEM #STEAM

Matrix hosted an #EngineeringBiology workshop earlier as part of an ongoing foresight study.
Bringing together leading experts from government, academia, and industry to explore the Northern Ireland engineering biology landscape, assess economic impact, and innovation and investment opportunities.

Matrix is hosting a #hackathon 21 February at Ulster University, Belfast. As part of the NI Science Festival
Can you help us to hack to 2050?
#coder #futurist #innovator
➡️https://bit.ly/HTTF-Hackathon
Registration free➡️https://bit.ly/Matrix-HackToTheFuture
#STEM #STEAM
@niscifest.bsky.social

Deadline approaching 4 February for Women in Innovation Awards: #Agrifood #Biotechnology #Digital #Electronics #Energy #Health #Manufacturing #Materials, #Quantum #Robotics #AI #Sustainability #Transport
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#advancedmanufacturing #engineering #ict #quantumresearch #quantumtechnologies #innovation #research #foresight | Matrix, The Northern Ireland Science Industry Panel Exciting Opportunity: Join the Steering Group for Quantum Technologies in Northern Ireland! Do you have experience in: #advancedmanufacturing #engineering #ICT or #quantumresearch and have a passi...

Do you have experience in:
#advancedmanufacturing #engineering #ICT, or #quantumresearch and have a passion for shaping the future of innovation in Northern Ireland?

We’re seeking expressions of interest from professionals keen to guide a #quantum study

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'RegTech' NI advantage explored in Matrix video series - Matrix A series of videos on Regulatory Technology 'Reg Tech' explain how NI can apply strengths in this area to maximise compliance across sectors.

‘RegTech’ has been traditionally associated with the financial sector. The technology has the potential for being employed in any regulated industry. The Matrix NI ‘RegTech’ videos cover the themes of how and why Northern Ireland is leading in this area. #compliance
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Matrix 'Hackathon' at NI Science Festival - Matrix We are calling on innovators, students, and professionals to join us in creating impactful solutions as part of an event with the NI Science Festival. Matrix is hosting a Hackathon, to ‘Hack to the Fu...

Matrix is inviting registrations from participants to 'Hack to the Future' as part of the NI Science Festival. Register for the free event 21st February at Ulster University, Belfast.
matrixni.org/matrix-hacka...
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As we head into a new year we are reflecting on a year defined by collaboration and future-focused thinking.
Thank you to everyone who has contributed in the work of Matrix this year as we share a few highlights. #STEM #innovation #creativity #foresight

Wishing all our followers and stakeholders a peaceful Christmas and a successful year ahead. We look forward to updating you on our work together in 2026. #seasonsgreetings

#ai #foresight #innovation #capability | Matrix, The Northern Ireland Science Industry Panel Matrix Chair Robert Hill was attending the NI Affairs Committee at Westminster earlier, giving evidence on the theme of Economic Growth in Northern Ireland: new and emerging sectors, with David Quinn ...

Matrix Chair Robert Hill was attending the NI Affairs Committee at Westminster this week giving evidence on the theme of Economic Growth in NI: new and emerging sectors.
Matrix also attended the Economy Committee, Stormont discussing #AI following the recent Matrix report.
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Matrix sponsored the recent #TechTides conference
Covering the 3 key themes of:
1. AI and Data
2. Social Impact, and;
3. Founders and Startups.
Local founders, technologists and presenters shared their experience and strategies for building impactful solutions. #innovation #creativity #technology

👻 Barriers to progress can be a chilling notion, but what are the barriers to successful Science and Technology in the UK? Funding? Research culture? Explore these issues and more with us on Wed 19th Nov at Liverpool Hope University. Book your free place: bit.ly/FFL2025Conf

Happy #QuantumWeek2025! To celebrate, we invited AWE Chief Scientist, Dr Rob Lock, and Prof Sir Peter Knight, a leading figure in quantum optics @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social, onto the FST podcast to chat about quantum technologies.

🎧 Listen now: bit.ly/47wSaWs #IYQ2025

A tech boss who helped build Kainos into a FTSE 250 company has been honoured for his outstanding contribution to the industry at the 2025 Belfast Telegraph IT Awards 🏆 Tom Gray, now a strategic… | ... A tech boss who helped build Kainos into a FTSE 250 company has been honoured for his outstanding contribution to the industry at the 2025 Belfast Telegraph IT Awards 🏆 Tom Gray, now a strategic adv...

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#Photonics is the science of generating, controlling and detecting light and it underpins many of today’s most rapidly evolving technologies. Download the latest Matrix report 'Photonics and Lasers Capability' to find out more bit.ly/PhotonicsLas...
#photonics #lasers #capability

Rob Hill (Chair, Matrix) Prof Helen McCarthy (CSTA), Prof Paddy Mallon (Report Chair, Matrix) Mark Gubbins (Director of Development, Seagate)

Prof Paddy Mallon presenting the findings of the report at the plenary at Magee College, Ulster University

The latest Matrix report has highlighted areas in which Northern Ireland can build upon its reputation as a centre of excellence in #photonics and #laser technologies. In areas such as: #communications #manufacturing #biomedical #imaging #quantum #computing
🔗https://bit.ly/PhotonicsLaunch

We had a brilliant time co-hosting the 'AI and the future of work' discussion event in Belfast with @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social and @matrixni.bsky.social. Thank you to all of our speakers and to the audience for your great questions and feed-in!

'AI and the Future of Work in Northern Ireland' is available to download now.
AI is reshaping economies, redefining skills, and redrawing the map of opportunity at an unprecedented pace. Read more
➡️ bit.ly/42eeOkG
#AI #Innovation #FutureOfWork

🤖 We are looking forward to travelling to @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social on Wednesday for our joint discussion event alongside @matrixni.bsky.social on AI and the Future of Work. You can still secure a last-minute, in-person or online place: bit.ly/46imiFG

The recent Matrix 'space scoping study' highlights how N. Ireland has significant strengths in #engineering #manufacturing #technology #cybersecurity building a competitive #space sector.
We have been filming at Armagh Observatory & Planetarium to highlight and showcase NI #capability.

Matrix 'AI report' findings presented at AICON - Matrix Tom Gray presented the findings from ‘AI and the future of work in Northern Ireland’ at the recent AICON event held at Titanic Belfast.  As Chair of the report he commenced his presentation  stating “...

“#AI is not coming to Northern Ireland—it’s already here, reshaping how we work, compete, and create value. The question isn’t whether AI will transform work, but how we ensure transformation serves our people, businesses, and communities”. matrixni.org/matrix-ai-re...

📣 Expressions of interest have opened for membership of the National Science Advice Forum.    🔬 The Government Science Advisor welcomes contributions from all areas of high-quality science that can… |... 📣 Expressions of interest have opened for membership of the National Science Advice Forum.    🔬 The Government Science Advisor welcomes contributions from all areas of high-quality science that can in...

Interested in membership of the National Science Advice Forum in Ireland? Closing date approaching 24 October. #science #innovation #foresight

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Continue the conversation on #AI and sign up for an 'AI and the Future of Work in NI' free event on 22nd October @4.30pm. In person and online.
➡️ bit.ly/46imiFG

AI and the Future of Work in Northern Ireland - Matrix Download the Matrix report on AI and the Future of Work in NI, exploring opportunities, risks and how AI is reshaping jobs across the region.

Read the latest Matrix report on #AI :
'AI and Future of Work in Northern Ireland'
bit.ly/42eeOkG
#artificialintelligence #innovation #futureofwork

The latest Matrix #AI report launched by the Minister for the Economy at Momentum One Zero was featured on UTV Live last night.
Watch again:
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The Minister for the Economy - Dr Caiomhe Archibald has launched a new report commissioned by Matrix entitled 'AI and the Future of Work in Northern Ireland'. Which highlights the AI potential for significant economic benefits, while adapting to the widescale impact of #AI. 🔗 bit.ly/42eeOkG

🤖 AI and the Future of Work | Join us on Wednesday, 22nd October 2025 at Queens University Belfast for our joint discussion event with QUB and @matrixni.bsky.social. Book your free online or in-person before they go! bit.ly/46imiFG

#space #sustainability #innovation #earthobservation | Matrix, The Northern Ireland Science Industry Panel Space technology is being employed to help deal with blue-green algae blooms in Lough Neagh as phase 2 of a Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI). The UK Space Agency has awarded £800k funding. ...

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AICON is back for its seventh year, reaffirming its position as the largest and most influential AI conference in Ireland.   As AI is increasingly adopted in all aspects of life, the two-day… | Sync N... AICON is back for its seventh year, reaffirming its position as the largest and most influential AI conference in Ireland.   As AI is increasingly adopted in all aspects of life, the two-day conferenc...

Matrix is looking forward to the upcoming #AICon25 as a sponsor and an opportunity to share the latest Matrix #AI report.
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The Minister is pictured with Peter Gilleece and Georgina Grieve, the co-chairs of a new SME Entrepreneurship Codesign Group.

Economy Minister @caoimhearchibald.bsky.social MLA has met with Peter Gilleece and Georgina Grieve, the co-chairs of a new SME Entrepreneurship Codesign Group, ahead of them chairing the first meeting of the group in a few weeks.