Nic Palmarini appointed to lead National Innovation Centre for Ageing Published on: 3 October 2019 Researcher, teacher, writer and TEDx speaker Nic Palmarini has been appointed as the new Director of the National Innovation Centre for Ageing. His internationally-recognised career has demonstrated his deep commitment to exploring the impact of technologies and their applications in the life of the aging population and people with disabilities. Moving from MIT-IBM Watson AI Lab in Massachusetts, USA, he now brings his expertise to the £40M National Innovation Centre for Ageing, which focuses on innovations to improve health and wellbeing through life. His proved international expertise in emerging technologies and digital disruption has been augmented by his global studies and research on cultures, society, policies, language and communication. His focus has always been on the end-user – the older person and their needs and wants. Professor Nicola Palmarini said: “Market studies show an industry of longevity worth trillions of pounds in the UK and the rest of the world, yet the business sector has found it difficult to transform this opportunity into concrete results. “Ageism is an area of discrimination that affects all of us and we are only now starting to target. “This is where NICA can step up to the mark. Our work – and challenge - will be to convince industries, such as entertainment to fashion, insurance to banks, big technology players to utilities, and of course health, of the importance and magnitude of the opportunities. “I believe NICA can truly represent an open space for collaboration, interaction, exchange and innovation for an ageing population that we care so deeply about globally. “We already have the fantastic research and innovation background of 缅北禁地, involvement of the City Council, social networks, and wonderful initiatives in place that we intend to develop with the rest of the world, both from the point of view of business and research. “When business and research sectors combine with the interaction of Government, EU and global programmes, innovation centres, the Venture Capitalists, and start-up companies, we have exceptional international opportunities that can, and should be, explored.” Professor Brian Walker, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research Strategy & Resources at 缅北禁地 and Chair of the NICA Board said: ‘’In Nic Palmarini we have recruited to 缅北禁地 an internationally recognised thought leader in ageing innovation to lead this flagship programme, which connects world-leading research with the delivery of products and services that will allow us all to benefit as we age.’’ Chief executive of 缅北禁地 City Council, Pat Ritchie, said: “In taking on the leadership of NICA, we are pleased that Nic recognises 缅北禁地 as a city that is poised to lead the way on innovation and world-class research in ageing; a sector that affects us all. “The council looks forward to working closely with Nic and his team helping our citizens to live better for longer and will welcome the global networks and commercial business links his appointment will bring to the city.” The British Consul General in Boston, Harriet Cross added: “I’m delighted with the appointment of Nic Palmarini as the new Director of the UK’s National Innovation Centre for Aging. His links to Boston, Massachusetts will help expand the already dynamic relationship between global centres of excellence in innovation on the East Coast of both the UK and the USA.” National Innovation Centre for Ageing Jointly funded by the Medical Research Council and 缅北禁地, the (NICA) was established to work across academia, industry and the public to explore, test and bring to market products which promote healthy ageing and wellbeing as we grow older. NICA is housed alongside the National Innovation Centre for Data, and other businesses in the iconic new building, The Catalyst, at the heart of 缅北禁地 Helix, a 24 acre, £350 million vibrant innovation district in the heart of 缅北禁地. To find out more about the work and discuss business opportunities contact NICA. Share: Latest News New partnership to boost careers in low carbon energy 缅北禁地 and Durham universities are working together on a new regional project to strengthen the future workforce for North East England鈥檚 growing low carbon and offshore wind industries. published on: 28 May 2026 Healthy lifestyle shown to lower risk of death after cancer diagnosis New evidence shows that sticking to five lifestyle recommendations improves survival after a later cancer diagnosis. published on: 28 May 2026 World-leading climate expert recognised with Royal Society Fellowship Professor Hayley Fowler has been elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in recognition of her pioneering work on climate change impacts. published on: 27 May 2026 Facts and figures
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