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Research in Northern Ireland

Investment in Northern Ireland has increased exponentially in recent years. Due to the necessity to increase scientific knowledge and industry in Northern Ireland, it provides world class research in key locations such as Belfast and Londonderry/Derry.

News from Northern Ireland

Through its universities and academia-industry collaborations, Northern Ireland is actively promoting education and research and development.

Northern Ireland - Digital Catapult | Digital Catapult (digicatapult.org.uk) Digital Catapult, the UK authority on advanced digital technology, drives industry adoption for economic growth through collaboration and innovation. Specialized programs and facilities ensure successful innovation transitions to the real world. 

Invest Northern Ireland

The most recent UK Space Conference was held in Belfast from 21-23rd November 2023.  Read more about the Norther Irish firms working in space exploration: https://www.investni.com/media-centre/features/northern-ireland-space-frontier-innovation-and-collaboration 

Catalyst

Catalyst are a non-profit science and technology hub, focused on fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in Northern Ireland https://wearecatalyst.org/

Matrix

The business led Northern Ireland Science Industry Panel (MATRIX) advises government, industry and academia on the commercial exploitation of R&D; and science and technology in Northern Ireland. Find out more at Matrix Northern Ireland

Useful Links

You can find information on the universities in Northern Ireland here: https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/universities-and-colleges-northern-ireland

Postgraduate Study | Study | Queen's University Belfast (qub.ac.uk)

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