MATRIX NI

MATRIX, the Northern Ireland Science Industry Panel, is a business led expert panel which advises government, industry & academia on potential areas for growth.

[Sync NI @SyncNI]

Dr. Theresa Donaldson CDir to receive IoD Northern Ireland Chair’s Award for Excellence in Director & Board Practice

Read more🔗 https://t.co/UBp2M5unvf

[Belfast Telegraph @BelTel]

An astronomer at Armagh Observatory has said the research undertaken there is “cutting edge” and “unique”.

https://t.co/wgOR210CTG

[Economy NI @Economy_NI]

📰A competition has been launched to appoint new members to the Board of @NITouristBoard.

⏰Closing date for applications – Noon on Friday 14 August.

🔗More info, including how to apply ➡️ https://t.co/NqXgCx9uqb

[Sync NI @SyncNI]

Sovereign AI is bringing its UK roadshow to Belfast to meet ambitious AI founders, showcase its national investment offer and connect with the people building the future of AI in Northern Ireland.

Sovereign AI is the UK’s £500 million sovereign venture fund, established to help high-potential British AI companies start, scale and compete globally. Its support goes beyond traditional investment, combining capital with access to compute, specialist talent, strategic networks and potential routes into government and regulated markets.

Hosted in partnership with the Artificial Intelligence Collaboration Centre (AICC), People Playbook and Catalyst, this unique and exclusive event will bring together founders, startups, scaleups, investors, universities, business leaders and ecosystem partners for an evening of insight, connection and opportunity.

Link in the comments to register 🔗https://t.co/QVxAU1pJkC

[Emma Little-Pengelly BL @little_pengelly]

Great turnout for the Northern Ireland Reception today at the Invest NI Northern Ireland Stand at the Farnborough Show.

We have an exceptional aerospace and defence sector in Northern Ireland - I am proud of what they have achieved and their reputation for excellence. It was an honour to come along to the show to champion and support them.

Once again Northern Ireland companies excelled - achieving significant success in the ADS Supply Chain 21 (SC21) awards - holding over 70% of the UK’s gold awards and hugely significantly above our pro-rata across the awards. Northern Ireland also now holds 2 out of the 3 UK Silver Aero Excellence Awards. Denroy was the world’s first ever winner and were joined by Moyola Precision Engineering who received the award and the top UK award. Just incredible.

Northern Ireland is open for business - and there were plenty of opportunities at the show!

[MATRIX NI @MATRIX_NI]

Great to see @esa Director General Josef Aschbacher and ESA astronaut Dr Rosemary Coogan visiting the Northern Ireland stand at #FIA2026. They met Emma Little-Pengelly, DFM and 12 innovative NI companies. Robert Hill shared the Matrix Space Report. https://t.co/9LHLiCUTFA

[MATRIX NI @MATRIX_NI]

Matrix was hosted by AMIC at the ‘Factory of the Future’ for the June plenary which was followed by a site tour by Prof Sam Turner (AMIC, CEO) and Colm Higgins (AMIC, CTO). Aayush Chanda @ARIA_research also attended and visited @UlsterUni @QUBMomentum10 during his trip.

[MATRIX NI @MATRIX_NI]

June has been an exceptional month of activity for the range of events supported/attended by Matrix. Visit the highlights:
https://t.co/7HTDTXedhI

[Economy NI @Economy_NI]

🔖Research opportunity

The UKRI Policy Fellowships 2026 are now open for applications! 📅

This includes an exciting opportunity to undertake research related to the Enhanced Investment Zone in Northern Ireland.

The research opportunity focuses on the productivity impacts arising from the proposed photonics sector interventions across skills, capital and clustering interventions.

🔗Full details on the application process are available at https://t.co/JQNPYmOum8

Apply by 10 September 2026.

[Economy NI @Economy_NI]

🆕Report launch - 'Energy in Northern Ireland 2026 report' published today.

The report is available at🔗https://t.co/1o7bBdKtlT

[Sync NI @SyncNI]

European Space Conference in Belfast Urges Northern Ireland to Unlock the Economic Value of Space Data

Read more 🔗 https://t.co/Mn0kUmC4Q1

[MATRIX NI @MATRIX_NI]

The inaugural UK Global R&D and Science Investment Summit at The @royalsociety showcased Northern Ireland capability across: #advancedmanufacturing #lifesciences #creativeindustries #digitaltechnology #InvestUKScience #ScienceSummit26

[The Foundation for Science and Technology @FoundSciTech]

📢 In-Person places for tomorrow's 'In Conversation' evening with Prof Sir Ian Chapman and the July 7th event on Science Diplomacy are now sold out!

Free online places are still available here: https://t.co/tZYQXOZQCL #FSTEvents

[MATRIX NI @MATRIX_NI]

We are partnering with UK Global R&D and Science Investment Summit.
Showcasing NI innovation strengths and investment opportunities.
We will be hosting:
‘Accelerating Innovations to Market’
📍The Royal Society, 8 June - 12:30 - 13:30  
Registration➡️ https://t.co/fVtkSd7r1b

[The Foundation for Science and Technology @FoundSciTech]

What's coming up at FST?

💡 Tues 16th June: 'In Conversation' with Prof Sir Ian Chapman, Chief Executive of UKRI @royalsociety

💡 Tues 7th July: Science Diplomacy – Can we help the world align through science? @houseofcommons

Book now: https://t.co/ySHrh73WAR #FSTEvents

[MATRIX NI @MATRIX_NI]

We are partnering with UK Global R&D and Science Investment Summit.
Showcasing NI innovation strengths and investment opportunities.
We will be hosting:
‘Accelerating Innovations to Market’
📍The Royal Society, 8 June - 12:30 - 13:30  
Registration➡️ https://t.co/fVtkSd7r1b

[MATRIX NI @MATRIX_NI]

As part of #manufacturingmonthNI 'From Linen to Lunar' by Robert Hill gives a fascinating glimpse of how Northern Ireland’s manufacturing evolution is helping power the future of #space.
#innovation #manufacturing

https://t.co/7jB5HFf7ig

[MATRIX NI @MATRIX_NI]

🧬 Do you have a stake in the future of life sciences and healthcare innovation❓

Register now for:
FORUM Sir Colin Dollery Lecture 2026: Engineering Biology to improve health.
2nd June, 14.30 - 17.00
🔗https://t.co/JCcsJAczsc

#lifehealthsciences #engineeringbiology

[UNESCO @UNESCO]

Cultural diversity fuels creativity, innovation and exchange across societies.

On the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, explore how UNESCO’s Re|Shaping Policies for Creativity report examines the trends shaping cultural and creative industries, from #AI and digital transformation to inequality and mobility barriers.

Join the conversation to #SupportCreativity: https://t.co/j00OOIskKc

[MATRIX NI @MATRIX_NI]

Register for: Blockchain Future - Symposium 2026 at Ulster University, Belfast on Tuesday, 9 June
https://t.co/8hqYt9AEj7

A free event bringing together #academia #industry #policy #blockchain #innovation exploring the future of blockchain technologies across sectors.