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The Digital Circle is an association of digital content companies in Northern Ireland. We care about our industry, and how to develop skills and investment to ensure long term prosperity. We aim to play a key role connecting all stakeholders.

Website: http://digitalcircle.org
Location: Belfast
Members: 40
Latest Activity: May 21

Digital Circle is about the people, not the Steering Group, not the membership structure, not the official associations. We should be available to each other to share information, collaborate on projects and be prepared to let a million flowers bloom...

Discussion Forum

Web 2.0 Expo: Expressions of Interest 2 Replies

Started by Matt Johnston. Last reply by Matt Johnston Feb 25.

4iP Belfast events - you're invited! 2 Replies

Started by Ewan McIntosh. Last reply by Ewan McIntosh Jan 29.

Digital circle : Incentives to do R&D 6 Replies

Started by Matt Johnston. Last reply by Matt Johnston Dec. 11, 2008.

Digital Circle Blog

e-Synergy Fund Launch

Yesterday the e-Synergy fund was launched at Stormont. Immersed in the great and the good, Sammy Wilson, MLA, addressed the crowd to launch the fund and was joined by the founders of e-Synergy and the Chief Executive of InvestNI. The e-Synergy fund is actually two funds. The £3 million Invest Growth Proof of Concept Fund is [...]

Dark Water Studios presents Dogfighter

In late May, Dark Water Studios, a games development company in the North West released a promotional video of their new game, Dogfighter. “DogFighter is a fast paced, arcade aerial combat game with arena style gameplay values. Players will engage in single and multiplayer game modes using beefed up biplanes sporting a vast array of weaponry [...]

TRCMedia presents Cross Creative

TRC media’s pioneering digital media initiative, Cross Creative, is now open for applications. Cross Creative is a 9 month programme for top creatives in digital media looking to expand their knowledge, networks, collaborative creative horizons via top flight masterclasses combined with a trip to Silicon Valley. The programme also helps to instil a more ambitious, [...]

Digital Circle Internationalisation Group

I’m putting out another call for members to the Digital Circle Internationalisation group. We have three volunteers on board and it would be great to have a few more, particularly if · you have experience in doing business outside Northern Ireland · you have a passion to do business outside Northern Ireland. The next meeting will have no [...]

Digital Circle Skills Strand Meeting Report

This was held in InvestNI on the 19th June. The event was hosted by Andy McMillan and facilitated by Matt Johnston. Attendees Fiona McElroy, University of Ulster Ian Sayers, Giant Associates Conann Fitzpatrick, University of Ulster Craig McQueenie, Giant Associates Darryl Charles, University of Ulster Una Murphy Chris Murphy, University of Ulster Michele Quinn, Sureskills Sara Graham, Creative & Cultural Skills Colin McKeown, Whitespace2 Fraser Collie, [...]

Digital Circle presents: e-Synergy Funding Event

Title: Digital Circle presents: e-Synergy Funding EventLocation: The Presidents Club, Midtown Centre, 25 Talbot Street, BelfastDescription: Agenda: Claire Hodson of eSynergy will speak about the new InvestNI funds managed by eSynergy: # NI Invest Growth Fund • a £5m venture capital investment fund • up to £250k investment, averaging £100k # NI Invest Proof of Concept Fund • a £3m grant [...]

Digital Mission Regional Tour - Belfast, Wed 17th June, 5 pm

Title: Digital Mission Regional TourLocation: The Presidents Club, Midtown Centre, 25 Talbot Street, BelfastLink out: Click hereDescription: A series of regional workshops are happening around the UK to talk about the Digital Mission series to the USA taking place in Autumn 2009 and Spring 2010.Start Time: 17:00Date: 2009-06-17End Time: 19:00 The events are a perfect opportunity [...]

Institute of Directors and the Chief Executives’ Forum meeting on Creative Industries

Last night I was at a meeting of the Institute of Directors and the Chief Executives’ Forum representing the Digital Circle. They are keen to focus their attention on the creative industries. Also there were Rick Hill chair of IN Screen, Wendy Austin chair of Arts and Business, Tim McKane of PANI and Stuart [...]

EUROPRIX Multimedia Awards - Enter now for free!

EUROPRIX Multimedia Awards are open for entries: Big chance for Europe’s young digital media designers! Remember, the early entry deadline is June 30, 2009, so participate today for free! www.europrix.org International recognition, exposure, business opportunities, peer support networks and fantastic opportunities await those who take the chance. Find out how good you really are and have your [...]

Blick Business Blitz! Get Involved!

Blick Business Blitz, funded by Belfast City council and DETI’s Building Sustainable Prosperity programme, is a mix of evening workshops and clinic days to inspire creative entrepreneurs and equip them to trade in an increasingly competitive market at home and abroad. Sessions: 1. How to access funding and support and initiate business collaborations - Friday, 5th June, [...]

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Comment by Matt Johnston on January 28, 2009 at 7:04pm: Hey Marty - nice to see you - must be...dunno.....HOURS...

Comment by Marty Neill on January 28, 2009 at 7:01pm: Boo! Hello.

Comment by Mairin Murray on November 11, 2008 at 8:07am: Absolutely I'll keep you in the loop about any events that I'm organising.

The more people spreading the word about stuff happening the better so no-one out of the loop.

Comment by Matt Johnston on November 10, 2008 at 4:03pm: you just need to tell me about them and I'll tell everyone else.

Comment by Mairin Murray on November 10, 2008 at 3:16pm: Great that you've joined up.

You can help me spread the word about all the fab events now happening locally in NI ;-)

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