Magherafelt-based Bloc has invested £600,000 in the launch of a new spinout to design, test, and develop the next generation of consumer technology products and experiences for global markets.
In its initial phase Bloc Labs will create 10 new jobs, forming a close-knit team of researchers, designers, and technologists who will focus on concept, design and product development.
A further 40 jobs are planned with the goal of bringing leading-edge customer solutions to market within the next 12-18 months.
Heading up the Bloc Labs team is Dr Rachel Gawley, one of Northern Ireland’s most highly experienced tech specialists. She said: “Seeing possibility in the world is the fuel behind our engineering creativity at Bloc. As an agile company our focus is on using our ingenuity to overcome challenges, innovate solutions and develop the products and technologies which enhance lives.
“Bloc Labs is a unique workspace offering incredible scope and opportunity to individuals who will be empowered to do what they do best by bringing amazing ideas to life.”
The announcement is a significant development for the leading designer and manufacturer which already employs over 200 people across Northern Ireland and its division in The Netherlands.
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