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05/03/2026

Are you building with AI tools but want to sharpen how you use them? This session is for you.

Join us for the next Co-builders AI Skills session, “AI Native Software Delivery,” with Kyle Davidson. We’ll explore how to work effectively with AI assistants as complexity grows, how to structure projects for agentic coding, and what it looks like to build as part of a team.

📅 Wed 25 March | 6:30–8:30pm
📍 Catalyst, Titanic Quarter

Register for the session here: https://luma.com/y5bbnqdt

04/03/2026

𝗪𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 #𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺!

As a Building Officer, you'll support the day to day operations of our buildings, work closely with member companies and ensure our spaces remain safe, well maintained and welcoming for everyone.

💬 Full-time, fixed term contract ending June 2027
💰 Competitive salary up to £29,000
📍 Based at Innovation Centre, Belfast

To find out more and apply, visit https://wearecatalyst.org/career-and-opportunities/building-officer/

27/02/2026

𝗪𝗲'𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁!

You'll work closely with colleagues across Catalyst and play a key role in keeping our finances running smoothly, enabling us to focus on building and supporting Northern Ireland’s innovation community.

💬 Part-time, fixed term contract ending January 2027
💰 Competitive salary up to £30,000
📍 Based at Innovation Centre, Belfast (hybrid working available)

To find out more and apply, visit our website: https://wearecatalyst.org/career-and-opportunities/

26/02/2026

𝗪𝗲'𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁!

You'll work closely with colleagues across Catalyst and play a key role in keeping our finances running smoothly, enabling us to focus on building and supporting Northern Ireland’s innovation community.

💬 Full-time, fixed term contract ending January 2027
💰 Competitive salary up to £30,000
📍 Based at Innovation Centre, Belfast (hybrid working available)

To find out more and apply, visit: https://wearecatalyst.org/career-and-opportunities/

26/02/2026

Last Thursday, we welcomed Kyle Davidson to Catalyst TQ for the Co-Builders AI Skills Workshop!

Kyle kicked things off with a practical introduction to using AI, walking participants through how to ideate, plan, test, and refine vibe-coded ideas. He also gave a live demonstration of tools like Claude Code, sharing practical tips on how to use them effectively.

The skills and tools introduced on the day will support Co-Builders participants as they move forward with greater confidence on their entrepreneurial journey 🌟

25/02/2026

At Catalyst Bedford Street, founders have access to spaces that support how they work, from places to meet and collaborate, to room to host conversations, connect with others, and work on their own terms, whenever they need to!

Recognised by the Financial Times as 1st in the UK & Ireland for office and lab space, it combines high-quality facilities with a welcoming, collaborative environment.

We are investing in entrepreneurs by offering six months of workspace for the price of three, giving founders more room to focus on building sustainable businesses. Enquire today: https://wearecatalyst.org/workspaces/bedford-st-belfast/

24/02/2026

𝗣𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗻' 𝗣𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸! 🍻

Join us for an evening celebrating founders from across the ecosystem. Expect fast 60-second pitches, fresh ideas, and plenty of space for real conversation, connection, and collaboration. Come and hear what’s being built, meet the people behind it, and be part of the community cheering them on.

📅 Friday 6th March
⏰ 18:30 - 21:00

Sign up here: https://luma.com/ve8nbr87

17/02/2026

We’re hiring a 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿 to lead the Shared Education for Positive Innovation (SEPI) programme! 🚨

SEPI* brings schools, educators, and young people together across communities and across the border, using innovation, entrepreneurship, climate action, and peacebuilding to support shared learning experiences. You will lead on programme planning, partnership management, financial oversight, monitoring and evaluation, and funder reporting, ensuring delivery against PEACEPLUS requirements and agreed outcomes.

💬 Full time, fixed term contract ending March 2028
💰Salary up to £40,000
📍Based at The Innovation Centre, Belfast (with travel required)

Apply now: https://wearecatalyst.org/career-and-opportunities/programme-manager-sepi/

*Shared Education for Positive Innovation (SEPI) is funded under the SEUPB PEACEPLUS Programme, Area 3.1 – Shared Learning Together.

17/02/2026

We are proud to celebrate the successful completion of Stryve, a three-year pilot programme that supported young people aged 16 to 25 as they built confidence, skills and real-world experience for roles in innovative and future focused industries across Northern Ireland.

Through a combination of practical training, accredited qualifications and meaningful access to employers, Stryve provided participants with the space to develop ambition and self-belief while gaining valuable experience within Catalyst’s partner network.

Full story: www.stryveprogramme.co/news/stryve-programme-achieves-a-77-progression-rate-for-young-people-moving-into-work-or-education

06/02/2026

The Co-builders AI Hackathon was a brilliant way to round out the first month of 2026!

We kicked things off with a Pre-Session Social at Deloitte’s Belfast office, where participants came together to meet, share ideas, and form teams ahead of the main event. The energy in the room set the tone straight away!

Saturday was all about building, experimenting, and bringing ideas to life at the Innovation Centre. Teams spent the day vibe coding, testing ideas, and getting pitch-ready, with an incredible standard across the room.

After a strong set of presentations, two finalists emerged. SelfStartr, supporting self-employed people to manage expenses, and Dopamine Delay, helping people with ADHD redirect impulsive spending habits.

Congratulations to Dopamine Delay, who took home the £2,000 prize sponsored by Deloitte, and to everyone who took part. An inspiring day of ideas, collaboration, and practical AI in action.

27/01/2026

Join us for a workshop with Ben Soltoff from the Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship bringing together early-stage founders, technical teams, researchers, aspiring entrepreneurs and ecosystem partners who are interested in climate and energy innovation.

This hands-on session looks at the first steps of turning a climate or energy problem into a viable venture, including early customer discovery, route to market, and how to use policy and data as part of a business model 💡🌍

🗓 Tuesday 17th February, 9:00am–11:30am
📍 Catalyst Belfast

🔗 Register your interest: https://wkf.ms/4qbJf4K

26/01/2026

Looking for a new place to work from?

Catalyst Bedford Street is a vibrant new co-working space in Belfast City Centre, designed for founders, startups and growing teams. Flexible workspace, shared areas and a connected community, all under one roof.

🏠 Take a look: https://wearecatalyst.org/workspaces/bedford-st-belfast/

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The Innovation Centre, Queens Road, Queen's Island
Belfast
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Website

http://wearecatalyst.org/

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