Post on 22-Jul-2015
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Oliver Jeffers, artist, illustrator and writer from Belfast
Belfast-born Space NK founder Nicky Kinnaird
Alan and Gary Keery from Belfast – owners of‘Cereal Killer Café’
The Brewbot (World’s smartest personal brewery) is the product of Belfast-based Cargo
Jonathan William Anderson from Magherafelt – fashion designer
Michael Lennox – Belfast Director. Bafta winner and Oscar nominated.
Lack of connection
“Two-thirds of our young people see their future outside of NI.”
“67% say NI is a generally backward place”
Bele Tele 2014 / NIA 2014
lack of opportunity
“NI employees have the lowest weekly earnings in the UK.”
The Guardian 2014
NI has the lowest labour productivity, highest
unemployment rate and lowest Disposable Income.” ONS – UK Figures 2014
what actions are being taken?
“We must provide our young people and workforce with the skills and attitudes to succeed.”
DETI Innovation Strategy 2013-2025
“It will require changes in culture and behaviours that must be embraced across all levels of society.”
DETI Innovation Strategy 2013-2025
We need a central space that allows talent and opportunity to collide relentlessly...
to inspire the whole city.
“The geography of innovation is changing…
10 years ago, you needed to drive to a research park, work in
isolation and keep ideas secret.
…today proximity is everything.
People want to be in urban places that are walkable, bikeable,
caffeinated, to bump into other workers and share ideas
Wanna be in our team?
To brainstorm ideas To help with research
To provide great contacts To connect raw talent
To advise on business models To work in it
To do anything that needs done