THE BANK OF INVENTION

For centuries…

We’ve been pioneers

We’ve built things that modernised the world

We invented milk chocolate

Sir Hans Sloane from Killyleagh

We invented the ejector seat

Sir James Martin from Crossgar

We invented the portable

defibrillator

Prof. Frank Partridge from Hillsborough

We revolutionised world-wide farming

Harry Ferguson from Dromore

We discovered pulsar neutron stars

Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell from Belfast

Fast forward to 2015

And we’re still at it

We’ve built a name for ourselves on the world stage...

in every sector, from Arts to Business.

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.

GAME OF THRONES

We’ve a growing reputation for world-class film production

Dracula untold

“We’re the second fastest growing knowledge economy in the UK.”

Knowledge Economy Index 2014

With a rapidly growing ecosystem of creators, inventors and entrepreneurs.

Farset Labs

Young Influencers Invent Awards

Potting Shed

So all is well for ni?

Well not quite...

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 know NI is a place with huge potential

so how do we realise that potential?

We need a central space that allows talent and opportunity to collide relentlessly...

to inspire the whole city.

There are ALREADY catalysts in place.

...NI Science Park

Creative Hub, Belfast

D-School,Stanford

As well as international role-models

1776, Washington DC

“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

THE BANK OF INVENTION

Deposit ideas

Lend talent

Invest in connections

We are building a team

to bring the Bank of Invention to Belfast

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

Then come talk to us

We’d love to have you on board

THE BANK OF INVENTION