Young Influencers are working on a project to bring the Bank of Invention to Belfast.
A collaborative working space in the heart of the city.
www.younginfluencers.org
9. We’ve built a name for
ourselves on the world
stage...
in every sector, from Arts to
Business.
10. 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.
17. 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
18. 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
19. 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
20. “It will require changes in culture
and behaviours that must be
embraced across all levels of
society.”
DETI Innovation Strategy 2013-2025
28. “The geography of innovation is
changing…
10 years ago, you needed to drive
to a research park, work in
isolation and keep ideas secret.
29. …today proximity is everything.
People want to be in urban places
that are walkable, bikeable,
caffeinated, to bump into other
workers and share ideas
32. We are building a team
to bring the Bank of Invention to
Belfast
33. 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