Catalyst NI

01/09/2026

𝗣𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗻’ 𝗣𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀, 𝗽𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 🍻

Hear from people working on new ideas, connect with others in the startup community and find out what’s happening across the ecosystem.

Got an idea of your own? You can put yourself forward to pitch it too.

📍 Queen’s Students’ Union, Belfast
📅 Thursday 24th September
⏰ 6:30 – 9:00pm

Come along, hear some pitches and meet the people behind them.

Register here: https://luma.com/swa4g7p5

26/08/2026

We recently welcomed participants to Workshop 4 of the Social Value Collaborative (SVC) at Catalyst Bedford Street, bringing together social enterprises and community organisations from across Northern Ireland and the border counties.
 
Over the course of the programme, participants have been exploring how to better understand, measure, and communicate the social value they create. This final workshop provided an opportunity to reflect on the learning from previous sessions, share experiences, and present social value statements that capture the impact their organisations are making in communities.
 
The conversations, insights, and commitment shown throughout the programme have highlighted the important role these organisations play in creating positive social change. We look forward to following their continued progress and seeing the impact of this work in the months ahead.
 
Social Value Collaborative is a project supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).

25/08/2026

Looking to grow your network, meet investors and connect with other founders?

SEAM brings together founders, investors and ecosystem leaders.

Applications are now open.

Apply here: https://seamfest.org/tracks

18/08/2026

𝗪𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿 to lead the delivery of Generation Innovation.

Working with schools, businesses and partners, you’ll deliver a programme that gives 16–18-year-olds the chance to work on real-world challenges, develop practical skills and learn more about innovation.

The role covers programme planning and delivery, relationship management and making sure participants get the most from the experience.

🔗 Apply today: https://wearecatalyst.org/career-and-opportunities/programme-manager/

14/08/2026

What is SEAM?

A new entrepreneurship festival designed to connect the people building businesses with the people who can help them grow.

Applications are now open at seamfest.org

13/08/2026

Marquee Electronics Ltd has joined Catalyst as an Ecosystem Partner.

Based in Northern Ireland, Marquee Electronics is an award-winning electronics design and consultancy company specialising in the development of consumer devices. From hardware and software to mechanical solutions, they support clients across IoT, medical, automotive and industrial sectors, helping turn ideas into market-ready products.

"As an electronics design company specialising in new product development, we help start-ups and entrepreneurs transform concepts into fully developed, market-ready products. Our partnership with Catalyst strengthens this mission by combining their outstanding innovation programmes and incubators with our expertise in product design, engineering, and commercialisation." – Marquee Electronics

Interested in becoming a Catalyst Partner? Register your interest here: https://forms.monday.com/forms/b4b1b718bd7ea498bd9316aaad1a8434?r=use1

12/08/2026

Interested in SEAM?

SEAM is Catalyst's new festival for founders, bringing together ambitious people building ideas and businesses across Northern Ireland.

Join the information session on 21 August to find out more.

Details below.

Thinking about applying to SEAM?

SEAM is a new festival for founders, bringing together ambitious people building ideas and businesses across Northern Ireland.

Join our information session on 21 August to find out how it works, what we’re looking for, and which track is right for you.

Ask questions, meet the team and get the answers you need before applying.

Register here 👉 https://luma.com/prr0o967

10/08/2026

Today we are launching SEAM.

A new entrepreneurship festival for Northern Ireland, taking place on 17 November at Banana Block in Belfast, with Bank of Ireland as headline partner.

One day. Founders, investors and the organisations that support them, in one room.

Applications are open across two tracks:
Early stage: ten teams take the main stage in front of investors, customers and partners. Closes 30 August.
Growth: fifty founders, with dedicated time in front of active investors and angels. Closes 11 September.
Free to apply.

Apply at seamfest.org

06/08/2026

The Catalyst community recently came together at Titanic Quarter for our Bake a Difference charity bake sale in support of Cancer Fund for Children. 💛

A huge thank you to everyone who baked, donated, volunteered and stopped by to support the event. It was fantastic to see so many people getting involved and helping raise funds for a cause that supports children, young people and families affected by cancer.

Every donation helps Cancer Fund for Children continue providing vital support when it’s needed most.

If you weren't able to make it, there's still time to support. Donations can be made directly here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/catalystcommunitybakesale?utm_medium=FA&utm_source=CL

04/08/2026

Thinking about the U.S. market?

Join FINN Partners for a practical workshop on communicating with U.S. investors, customers and partners. Learn how to adapt your pitch, communicate ambition with confidence and make stronger commercial asks.

📅 26 August | 2.00pm–5.00pm
📍 Design Lab, The Innovation Centre, Catalyst
🎟️ Register: https://forms.monday.com/forms/8e518f07ae1066fea53b0b07dae8a29b?r=use1