Innovation City Belfast

A city partnership - driving #innovation to support inclusive growth. #InnovationCityBelfast #BolderVision

[Innovation City Belfast @ICBelfast]

Join Belfast's Innovation Commissioner Adrian Johnston at the Responsible Innovation Conference this Friday 29 November where he'll be presenting on 'Innovating with Purpose: Technology with Societal Values'. Find out more at https://t.co/aDF67wwNeg #InclusiveInnovation

[Innovation City Belfast @ICBelfast]

On the final day of @SmartCityexpo, Mark McCann from @BelfastCC joined UK cities including Manchester and Westminster to discuss 5G as an enabler for innovation. A great opportunity to showcase the Belfast 5G Innovation Region. https://t.co/PAUZn6tnjX #Belfast5GIR #5GInAction

[Catalyst @CatalystNI_]

Today we announce our partnership with @DeloitteNI which will establish a new hub for entrepreneurs in Belfast city centre, ‘Catalyst – Bedford Street’.

The new coworking space will feature over 90 desks in open-plan areas and studios, a number of meeting pods and individual call booths, a presentation and events space and a cafe. The cafe will be run by award-winning social enterprise the NOW Group.

Steve Orr, CEO, Catalyst says:
“Catalyst is committed to identifying and investing in opportunities that empower entrepreneurs and drive innovation across Northern Ireland. We remain focused on fostering an environment where innovative companies can thrive and make a lasting impact.

Read here for more info
https://t.co/f3TjtBIQSR

[Queen's Communities and Place (QCAP) @QUBCommunities1]

Conversations with multiple delegates from EU & Asia around cocreation, engaging communities, & building capacity for future inclusive urban innovation. Great to be working with @ICBelfast to drive this agenda forward in Belfast #SCEWC24

[Innovation City Belfast @ICBelfast]

Day 2 of @SmartCityexpo kicked off with Belfast Innovation Commissioner Adrian Johnston sharing his insights on how cities can support people-centred, technology-enabled, sustainable, creative and inclusive innovation through aligning strategy, policy and finance #SCEWC24

[Innovation City Belfast @ICBelfast]

We're at @SmartCityexpo this week to promote Belfast's innovators, build joint opportunities for innovation, and develop inclusive innovation projects with other cities. Visit us at the UK Pavilion (Hall 3, Street C, Stand 141) or find out more at https://t.co/ndZChUWdXR #SCEWC24

[Innovation City Belfast @ICBelfast]

Innovation City Belfast has appointed Dr Adrian Johnston MBE as the city’s new Innovation Commissioner.

Adrian will work with ICB to build upon Belfast’s existing strengths and seek to position the city as a global home for innovation.

Read more here:
https://t.co/tX1Auzdp8C

[Innovation City Belfast @ICBelfast]

Wall Street giant, @Citi has announced plans to increase #NI workforce to over 4,000 employees across different operations.

The expansion has been welcomed as part of the continuous collaboration between organisations to drive forward the innovative #FinTech industry.

[Innovation City Belfast @ICBelfast]

#ICYMI Vikela Armour was announced winner of #INVENT2022

Further proof of #innovation in #NI as the founder of Vikela Armour used innovative technologies to create a body armour that addresses issues, such as lack of flexibility & protection, faced by current armour designs

[Catalyst @CatalystNI_]

Next gen body armour start-up Vikela Armour named winner of INVENT 2022!

10 finalists competed for the main prize at a showcase event in the @BelfastICC, with Vikela Armour taking home £26k from a total prize fund of £50k, incl. winning the Product category & best Elevator Pitch

[Innovation City Belfast @ICBelfast]

Congratulations to all those shortlisted for this year's annual @CatalystNI_ INVENT Competition

The annual competition rewards innovative ideas from local businesses that showcase the greatest commercial potential

The finalists are further proof of the thriving talent in #NI

[Catalyst @CatalystNI_]

Tonight is the night: INVENT 2022 is live online at 8.15pm!

10 finalists | 1 incredible journey

Get your free online ticket at https://t.co/E9xYB35APB

Headline Partner: @bankofireland

#INVENT2022

[Linen Quarter BID @LinenQuarterBID]

Congratulations to @Translink_NI for securing planning permission for their Weaver's Cross development. This new urban district will positively transform this part of town https://t.co/QsG1rEiQ7l

[Innovation City Belfast @ICBelfast]

Great to see the #BelfastCityRegionDeal assisting the drive towards an integrated eco-system, where healthcare & digital technology collaborate to create a positive impact on innovative sectors in #NorthernIreland.

[Belfast Region City Deal at Queen's @QUBCityDeal]

We want to create a new ecosystem where healthcare, research and innovation work together to change the world of clinical trials ❤️‍🩹

Watch below to find out more about our new #BRCityDeal innovation centre, iREACH.

Watch full: https://t.co/QbdCLRpGSr

[Innovation City Belfast @ICBelfast]

Congratulations to @InvestNI, celebrating 20 years of supporting businesses across #NorthernIreland.

Thank you for:
✅ Creating almost 125,000 new jobs
✅ Attracting almost 300 new inward investments
✅ Championing #innovation
✅ And driving our region forward

#InvestNIat20

[Economy NI @Economy_NI]

.@Economy_NI Minister @gordonlyons1 has marked 20 years of @InvestNI support for business growth across Northern Ireland

Since establishing in 2002 @InvestNI has helped businesses to create 125,000 jobs

[Innovation City Belfast @ICBelfast]

Exciting plans ahead for the #FinTech sector in #Belfast as @thebankoflondon creates 230 jobs, with financial assistance from @InvestNI, further evidence of our position as a world-leading hub for FinTech and #innovation.

[Invest NI @InvestNI]

News | Global banking services company, @thebankoflondon has opened its new #NorthernIreland HQ 🏢

The company is creating 230 #jobs (130 of which we have offered to support) in operations, compliance and tech, contributing £7.8m to our economy in annual salaries. #FinTech 🌟

[Innovation City Belfast @ICBelfast]

The #GlobalInnovationInstitute, an expansion of @ECIT_QUB, will see 550 transdisciplinary professionals come together to focus on building & improving the core expertise of #cybersecurity to develop solutions to real-world problems.

[Sync NI @SyncNI]

Chancellor of the Exchequer @nadhimzahawi visits @ECIT_QUB @QUBelfast to celebrate Northern Ireland’s growing #cybersecurity sector.

@mairemcloone
@QUBVChancellor

https://t.co/JAXJYBlB0d

[Innovation City Belfast @ICBelfast]

Good news coming as @harnessio brings 80 new jobs to #NorthernIreland with the help of @InvestNI

The Silicon Valley start-up will now have a strong presence in the heart of one of Europe's most dominant tech hubs, #Belfast.

[Economy NI @Economy_NI]

.@harnessio furthers its international expansion with new Northern Ireland office and 80 jobs

https://t.co/H84m4oTex7

[Momentum One Zero @QUBMomentum10]

We were delighted to welcome @nadhimzahawi & @hmtreasury officials to @ECIT_QUB to discuss enhancing investment in skills, innovation & the NI #cybersecurity sector today.

@QUBVChancellor @EgfEmma @ryanjfeeney @mairemcloone @NICyber

More here 👉https://t.co/N3QpByBGgM

[Titanic Quarter @TitanicQuarter]

Congratulations to @Catagen based here in Titanic Quarter for receiving 5 awards from the UK's Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). The latest for developing Bio-Hydrogen using Biomass!
https://t.co/y4QsKiBbhL

#NetZero

[Research and Innovation @Queen's @QUB_Innovation]

📢Congratulations @vascversa! 👉 Queen’s spin-out VascVersa secures £500,000 to shake up cell therapy https://t.co/LAM557TAcV via @siliconrepublic @QUBelfast @QubisLtd @brianamc @Alanretina

[Innovation City Belfast @ICBelfast]

Business innovation in NI is on the increase, new figures released by @NISRA show.

Fantastic to see companies in Belfast and elsewhere investing in technology, advanced manufacturing & more as we continue to boost the city & region’s capabilities.

[NISRA @NISRA]

Published today, the Northern Ireland Business Innovation Report 2021
https://t.co/plOOMnABnS