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Catalyst NI Catalyst is a technology hub focused on fostering innovation and developing entrepreneurs in Northern Ireland

Ever thought about starting a business but didn’t know where to begin?Catalyst’s Hello Possible workshops are coming to ...
13/11/2025

Ever thought about starting a business but didn’t know where to begin?
Catalyst’s Hello Possible workshops are coming to Enniskillen, and they’re designed exactly for you.

Across two supportive sessions, you’ll explore:
• How to come up with business ideas
• How to take the first steps
• What to do next

📅 Monday 8th & Tuesday 9th December
🕙 10:00am – 2:30pm
📍 The Workhouse, Enniskillen

It’s all about giving people space, guidance and confidence to explore what’s possible.

➡️ Sign up here: https://forms.monday.com/forms/e21304c768da0a20fc0200a3e90aaaa2?r=use1

We are proud to be partnering with Ulster University to launch IDE Lab @ CEBE, a new partnership initiative that brings ...
10/11/2025

We are proud to be partnering with Ulster University to launch IDE Lab @ CEBE, a new partnership initiative that brings entrepreneurial thinking and innovation into the academic experience of over 450 second and final-year students studying computing, engineering and the built environment.

This will be delivered in collaboration with Ulster’s Research & Innovation team, the School of Engineering (Belfast), and the School of Computing, Engineering & Intelligent Systems (Derry~Londonderry).

It will incorporate Design Thinking and Disciplined Entrepreneurship workshops into final-year project modules, alongside Innovation Driven Enterprise (IDE) start-up hackathons and guest lectures. All elements have been co-designed with academic staff to ensure they are relevant and impactful.

Full story: https://wearecatalyst.org/2025/11/10/catalyst-and-ulster-university-announce-new-partnership-to-empower-future-innovators-in-northern-ireland/

04/11/2025

⚡ 𝗟𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝘂𝗽!
Whether you’ve dreamed of running your own business or never thought it was for you, Hello Possible is here to help you explore what could be next.

🗓️ 6–7 November, 10am–2:30pm
📍 Catalyst, Derry~Londonderry
💡 Free 2-day programme with lunch included!

Sign up directly here: https://forms.monday.com/forms/71d0a06308101455e6894f9ad2358269?r=use1

🚨 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗼𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲, 𝗗𝗲𝗿𝗿𝘆~𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗿𝘆Join Hello Possible in Catalyst, Derry~Londonderry on 6...
31/10/2025

🚨 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗼𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲, 𝗗𝗲𝗿𝗿𝘆~𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗿𝘆

Join Hello Possible in Catalyst, Derry~Londonderry on 6–7 November (10am–2:30pm) for a free 2-day programme that helps you explore your strengths, discover ideas, and see what’s truly possible.

Lunch included and open to everyone. No experience needed!
👉 Sign up today and start something YOU https://forms.monday.com/forms/71d0a06308101455e6894f9ad2358269?r=use1

Looking to upgrade your space?🌱Catalyst Bedford Street is the perfect home for ambitious teams, creatives and founders w...
31/10/2025

Looking to upgrade your space?🌱

Catalyst Bedford Street is the perfect home for ambitious teams, creatives and founders who want more from their workspace.

Located in the heart of Belfast, it combines modern design, high-speed connectivity and fully equipped meeting rooms with a vibrant community of innovators.

Whether you’re collaborating, hosting clients, or simply need a place that helps you do your best work – this is where ideas take shape💡

Find out more here: https://ow.ly/Ng2Z50XkPrz

Thinking about starting your own business?𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝘁, 𝗗𝗲𝗿𝗿𝘆~𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗻 𝟱-𝟲 𝗡...
30/10/2025

Thinking about starting your own business?

𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝘁, 𝗗𝗲𝗿𝗿𝘆~𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗻 𝟱-𝟲 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 from, a free opportunity to explore your ideas and take the first steps into entrepreneurship!

Whether you already have an idea or just want to see what’s possible, these sessions will guide you through:
• How to come up with business ideas
• How to take those first steps
• How to validate your ideas

Don’t miss your chance to get started. Sign up directly here: https://forms.monday.com/forms/71d0a06308101455e6894f9ad2358269?r=use1

30/10/2025

✨ It’s hard to believe it’s already been a week since the INVENT Awards 2025! ✨

What a night it was, celebrating the creativity, ambition and innovation shaping Northern Ireland’s future.

Our finalists and winners have exciting plans ahead, and as part of the wider innovation community, your support and advice can make a real difference as they continue their journey.

You can learn more about each finalist, explore their innovations and connect with them directly here: https://www.invent25.co/awards

𝗟𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝘂𝗽! 🚨Got an idea you’ve always wanted to explore?Hello Possible is 𝗮 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲, 𝘁𝘄𝗼-𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲 at Cata...
29/10/2025

𝗟𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝘂𝗽! 🚨
Got an idea you’ve always wanted to explore?

Hello Possible is 𝗮 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲, 𝘁𝘄𝗼-𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲 at Catalyst Bedford Street, Belfast to help you turn that spark into something real. You’ll learn how to shape ideas, test them, and take confident first steps toward making them happen.

🗓 Mon 3rd & Tues 4th November
Sign up here: https://forms.monday.com/forms/165cb03f44aefe9c50aaf1dba4b4938e?r=use1

Yesterday, Catalyst welcomed distinguished guests and partners to its Derry-Londonderry office for the official launch o...
29/10/2025

Yesterday, Catalyst welcomed distinguished guests and partners to its Derry-Londonderry office for the official launch of NWCAM2 (North West Centre for Advanced Manufacturing 2). The transformative cross-border initiative is a project supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB). It is designed to accelerate innovation and sustainable manufacturing across the life and health sciences sector in Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland.

NWCAM2 will be delivered in partnership with Atlantic Technology University, North West Regional College, Ulster University, Trinity College Dublin and Irish Manufacturing Research.

NWCAM2 builds on the success of the original NWCAM programme, which delivered high-impact innovations such as rapid-response ventilator technology during the COVID-19 pandemic. The new initiative will deepen research and practical implementation, embedding advanced technologies like additive manufacturing, digital tools and sustainable materials into the operations of participating SMEs.

Read more here: https://ow.ly/pb1p50XjMkB

𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀, 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀?As an Innovation Broker, you’ll connect researchers and ind...
29/10/2025

𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀, 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀?

As an Innovation Broker, you’ll connect researchers and industry partners to turn collaboration into real-world impact across the Health and Life Sciences sector.

ONEHEALTH and NWCAM2 are PEACEPLUS funded projects supporting programmes managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).

💰Salary between £50,000 – £60,000 (DOE)
📍Based in Belfast or Derry~Londonderry
⏳Application close Monday 3rd November

Apply now: https://ow.ly/oTBv50XjAkR

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗮 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲?Every founder’s journey is different – and that’s exactly what the Br...
29/10/2025

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗮 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲?

Every founder’s journey is different – and that’s exactly what the Breakthrough Founders Programme is built for.

Whether you’re just shaping an idea, ready to raise, focused on growth or preparing to scale, there’s a track designed to meet you where you are.

🌍 Fully remote. Fully funded.
💬 Expert mentors, supportive peers, and real investor insights.

Apply now: https://ow.ly/KkJk50Xjz5w

✨ 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮 𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁! ✨The INVENT Awards 2025 brought together innovators, entrepreneurs and changemakers from across Northern...
24/10/2025

✨ 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮 𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁! ✨

The INVENT Awards 2025 brought together innovators, entrepreneurs and changemakers from across Northern Ireland for an unforgettable evening celebrating creativity, ambition and impact. Congratulations to all our INVENT 2025 finalists and winners on an incredible journey through this year’s programme! 👏👏

INVENT Awards category winners on the night were:
• Living Well – Equilyze (Sponsor: Solid Solutions)
• Creative Leisure – Benchmark Sports
• Future Business – Vibrotect (Sponsor: AICC)
• BioBreakthroughs – MemoryTell (Sponsor: Deloitte)
• Green Horizons – Percy & Pop (Sponsor: SSE Airtricity)
• Unchartered Ideas – Trueshot (Sponsor: Go Succeed NI)

Twelve finalists had one minute each at the awards night to pitch for a chance at a £1,000 audience-voted prize. The top pitch, securing the £1,000 prize, was awarded to Vibrotect! Sponsor: HM Chartered Accountants.

The Inclusive Innovation Award, supported by Bank of Ireland, was presented to Mude Clothing.

The overall Student Invent winner was The Influencer Hub – a tech driven platform connecting small/medium sized businesses with content creators for accessible, affordable and data driven influencer marketing campaigns. Sponsor: QSU Enterprise & Ulster University

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We are an independent, not-for-profit organisation working together for the greater good, enabling a connected community of like-minded innovators in an entrepreneurial eco-system that is the key driver of the knowledge economy in Northern Ireland.

We are a force for good, bold in our approach, with integrity at our core and passion in everything we do.