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

1. THE BANK OF
INVENTION

2. For
centuries…
We’ve been pioneers
We’ve built things that
modernised the world

3. We invented
milk chocolate
Sir Hans Sloane from Killyleagh

4. We invented the
ejector seat
Sir James Martin from Crossgar

5. We invented the
portable
defibrillator
Prof. Frank Partridge from Hillsborough

6. We revolutionised
world-wide farming
Harry Ferguson from Dromore

7. We discovered pulsar
neutron stars
Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell from Belfast

8. Fast forward
to 2015
And we’re still at it

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.

11. GAME OF THRONES
We’ve a growing reputation for
world-class film production

12. Dracula untold

13. “We’re the second fastest
growing knowledge economy
in the UK.”
Knowledge Economy Index 2014

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

15. Farset Labs
Young InfluencersInvent Awards
Potting Shed

16. So all is well
for ni?
Well not quite...

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

21. We know NI is a
place with huge
potential

22. so how do we
realise that
potential?

23. We need a central space that
allows talent and opportunity
to collide relentlessly...
to inspire the whole city.

24. There are ALREADY
catalysts in place.
...NI Science Park

25. Creative Hub,
Belfast

26. D-School,Stanford
As well as
international role-
models

27. 1776, Washington DC

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

30. THE BANK OF
INVENTION

31. Deposit ideas
Lend talent
Invest in
connections

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

34. Then come talk to us
We’d love to have you on board 

35. THE BANK OF
INVENTION