Matrix NI - Northern Ireland Science Industry Panel

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.
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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'
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#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.

#northernireland #derry #londonderry | TechTides Matrix, The Northern Ireland Science Industry Panel is a business led expert panel, formed to advise government, industry and academia on the commercial exploitation of Research & Development and scie...

Matrix is proud to sponsor the upcoming TechTides conference. #innovation #collaboration #technology
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We're excited to announce our spin-off podcast

SCENARIOS FOR TOMORROW!

Join host @scenario2020.bsky.social as she sits down with Global Leaders in futures & foresight 👩🏽‍🔬🧪

FMI: scenarios.farhub.org/sft-podcast/

#Scenarios4Tmw #ScenarioFutures #FARvisions #WomenInSTEM #SciComm #podcast #AcademicSky

Why no one can agree on what quantum physics really means For a century, quantum theory has passed every experimental test, but physicists can’t agree on how to use it to paint a picture of our reality – or even whether that is possible

For a century, quantum theory has passed every experimental test, but physicists can’t agree on how to use it to paint a picture of our reality – or even whether that is possible.

Margaret Lindsay Huggins, astronomer and pioneer in spectrography, was born #OnThisDay in 1848. During her career, she would co-author the ‘Atlas of Representative Stellar Spectra’, working with her husband William at the Tulse Hill observatory in London.

#WomenInSTEM #Space

The sky isn't the limit for Northern Ireland's rising space sector This article was originally published in the August edition of Ulster Business. Young Belfast engineer, Harry Ferguson, built his own aircraft in 1909 and flew it at Hillsborough Park.

NI Space Sector is thriving - read the article to find out more.
#space #engineering #innovation

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Today we welcomed Department for the Economy NI Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald to officially launch the Artificial Intelligence Capability Census 2025, the first comprehensive baseline of NI's AI… ... Sign in or join now to see posts like this one and more.

#AI #Census - Belfast hosts 73% of AI firms with strong potential for regional growth. The AICC report highlights the key sectors driving AI development, including services, consulting, software and development, and health and life sciences.
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‘The Rapidly Changing Context of Global Space’, is the theme of the upcoming British Interplanetary Society 'reinventing space conference'. | Matrix, The Northern Ireland Science Industry Pane... ‘The Rapidly Changing Context of Global Space’, is the theme of the upcoming British Interplanetary Society 'reinventing space conference'. A theme that resonates with NI SPACE as a regional space clu...

The recent Matrix, Space Scoping Report highlighted Northern Ireland’s strengths in #engineering, #manufacturing, and #technology as key assets that will support a competitive and sustainable #space sector in the UK.
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Save the Date and Book your ticket! | TechTides Save the Date and Book your ticket! Attend TechTides, a major new technology and innovation Conference, coming to Derry~Londonderry on the 18th November 2025. To find out more about the conference,...

Matrix is proud to be one of many sponsors for the upcoming #Techtides event in the North West on 18 November 2025 - save the date!
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UK Space Agency Funding for NI Space Cluster - Matrix The UK Space Agency made a funding announcement at the recent UKSA conference, with NI Space as one of the 10 cluster organisations to benefit from a £1.6 million investment. Enabling NI SPACE to enha...

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A unique view of the Moon for tomorrow's #InternationalMoonDay.

When #ESAJuice flew past our Moon in August 2024, its RIME instrument listened to radio wave echoes to reveal the height of the lunar surface 👉 www.esa.int/Science_Expl... 1/2 🔭 🧪

UK Space Agency catalysed £2.2 billion investment in 2024/25 In 2024/25, our activity generated £2.2 billion in investment and revenue, from the £581 million we distributed to the space sector.

The UK Space Agency is committed to boosting UK prosperity through the grants and support we give to space organisations across the country. ✨

Read more about how we generated £2.2 billion in revenue from our operations in 2024/25 👉 space.blog.gov.uk/2025/07/18/u...

Susan Heaney (NI Space), Kelly Murphy (Invest NI), Dr Rosemarie Coogan (ESA), Robert Hill (NI Space)

🛰️ Robert Hill (NI SPACE Office, Director and Matrix Chair), recently caught up with inspirational Dr Rosemary Coogan, astronaut with @esa.int alongside Kelly Murphy (INI) and Susan Heaney (NI Space) at the UK Space Agency 2025 conference in Manchester this week.
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It's been a great two days at the UK Space Conference in Manchester this week. 🛰️🚀

Hear from UK Astronaut Tim Peake speaking from the conference on the benefits of bringing together the UK space community. 🌍👇 #UKSC2025

NI SPACE Rejoins Eurisy to Support European Sector Collaboration NI SPACE has rejoined Eurisy, a Paris based non-profit organisation made up of space agencies, research institutions and private businesses already engaged in or interested in exploring space related ...

#Belfast to host EURISY General Assembly June 2026 alongside UK Space Agency. Providing opportunities to highlight Northern Ireland’s growing #space sector and its innovative use of satellite technologies to support public sector initiatives.
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🚨 New funding opportunity: Smart Data Research UK Fellowships

Today, we're pre-announcing the SDR UK Fellowships, offering UK-based researchers up to £200,000 (FEC) to undertake innovative research. Sign up for our webinar on 29 July: bit.ly/4lBrQQh.

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Matrix panel members outline their role while focussing on the emergent opportunities that Northern Ireland is well placed to grasp and maximise. #advancedmanufacturing #space #ICT #healthandlifesciences

#DYK organisations can apply for grants between £50k and £100k for projects that make innovative use of #5G and other types of advanced wireless connectivity to deliver #economic, #social, and #environmental impacts?

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Note: closing date 8 September 2025.

Patricia O'Hagan (Deputy Chair, Matrix), Donnacha Kirk (AICC), Henry Lane (Firetail), David Crozier (AICC), Patrick McIlveen (Catalyst)

David Crozier (AICC) presenting at the Matrix plenary

Matrix held an #AI themed plenary chaired by Patricia O'Hagan, with insightful presentations from AICC, Firetail, and Catalyst.
'AI and the Future of Work' is the subject of the next Matrix report. #innovation #research
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The Minister is pictured in discussion following an update on the work of the Tariffs Working Group.

A photo capturing the top table and the attendees at the Economic Engagement Forum

Economy Minister Dr
@caoimhearchibald.bsky.social has welcomed a further meeting of an engagement forum she has established to ensure regular communication and collaboration with a number of stakeholders on the delivery of her economic plan.

The latest Matrix report 'Decarbonisation of the NI built environment' is available to download:
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