Catalyst

Catalyst has officially been named as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces™ 2024 by Great Place To Work®, the global authority on workplace culture. This award is Catalyst’s fourth award from Great Place To Work over the past 12 months, additionally achieving ‘Best Workplaces for Development’, ‘Best Workplaces for Wellbeing’ and a ‘Great Place to Work’ recognition.  Shauna Collins MCIPD, Director of People and Culture, Catalyst says – “We are incredibly honoured to be recognised as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces™ for 2024. This achievement is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our entire team. At Catalyst, we believe in fostering a culture of trust, inclusion, and continuous growth. Our commitment to these values is reflected in our employee’s feedback and the innovative practices we implement every day. We are proud of the supportive environment we have built, where every individual can thrive and contribute to our collective success. This recognition inspires us to continue enhancing our workplace, ensuring that Catalyst remains a place where people love to work and grow.” Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eet-uDbH

🚀 On Wednesday evening, we hosted the INVENT Mentor Day with Carson McDowell. The 12 INVENT Finalists had their first 1:1 sessions with mentors to receive advice on their innovations. It was a fantastic evening filled with networking, introductions, and pizza 🍕! Thank you to all our mentors and Carson McDowell for their time and support! #INVENT2024

📍Enniskillen Over the past few months, our Hello Possible team have been delivering workshops across Northern Ireland from Cushendall to the North West and more recently, Enniskillen. By creating a culture in Northern Ireland where people believe in themselves and their ideas, Hello Possible gives participants the opportunity to explore the early stages of business ideation within their own community. Start something 𝗬𝗢𝗨. Find out more about Hello Possible and how it could benefit those in your community: ⁠hello-possible.co

Applications are now OPEN for the first online delivery of Hello Possible! Hello Possible is a FREE programme designed for females and/ or non degree holders to ignite your ambition and kickstart your business ideas. The programme will: 💡 Spark Self-Reflection 🛣 Provide a Roadmap ✏️ Cultivate Creativity 🤝 Foster Community Whether you're looking to explore a new idea, expand an existing initiative, or simply gain fresh perspectives, Hello Possible offers a supportive environment to help you develop an entrepreneurial mindset and identify possible business ideas to explore. Start something 𝗬𝗢𝗨. Register here: https://bit.ly/3SdVjnm *Non-females without degree level qualifications can also apply

Thank you to Carson McDowell for sponsoring tomorrow's INVENT Mentor Day! We look forward to connecting finalists with their mentors for advice and support on their innovations. #INVENT2024

"𝙄𝙩 𝙝𝙖𝙨 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙥𝙚𝙙 𝙢𝙚 𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙪𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙙𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙥 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙖 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙤 𝙖 𝙥𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙨𝙤𝙡𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣" With our Design Hub programme in full swing, we wanted to catch up with a few participants during their recent pitching workshop with Camilla Long to hear about their journey and experience with the programme so far. Take a look and hear from our Design Hub cohort!👇 Enya Carroll

Basecamp Boston 2024 ✈️ In its third year, our Basecamp Boston programme brought together a fantastic group of Northern Ireland companies, showcasing inspiring innovation. Check out the highlights from this year's programme and hear from the participants themselves. Thank you to everyone who made it possible - CIC (Cambridge Innovation Center) Partners (Abi Barrow, Christa Bleyleben, Robert Gottlieb), Invest Northern Ireland – Americas, the Department for Business and Trade, the British Consulate-General Boston, the Department for the Economy NI, QUBIS Ltd INNOVATION ULSTER LIMITED all the speakers and workshop providers, the venues, and every individual who contributed to the success of Basecamp Boston. AilseVax, Raidmed, Loadar, ISx4, Respiratory Analytics, Dia Beta Labs Ltd, PulseAI, AMPLY Discovery, Round Safely, The Electric Storage Company, Allsop Intelligent Software, StimOxyGen, Artemis Technologies Ltd, Datactics, BlokBio, TeamFeePay*, Causeway Sensors Limited*, Pure Marine*,Re-Vana Therapeutics*, ANGOKA* Tomas Bamford Kieran Dalton Hannah Cummings, PhD Fiona Bennington 费瑶娜

🚀 Matrix is excited to announce that it is appointing six new industry members to join its panel. 🚀 Candidates with expertise in the following priority sectors are particularly welcome: ✅ Sustainability including Circular Economy and Low Carbon Technologies ✅ Life and Health Sciences ✅ Advanced Manufacturing Materials and Engineering ✅ Fintech/Financial Services and Software Key responsibilities include: ✅ Attending quarterly plenary sessions. ✅ Engaging in ad hoc meetings related to the Matrix workplan. ✅ Providing sectoral leadership and stimulating engagement and collaboration between industry, academia, and government. ✅ Contributing to the overall strategic direction of Matrix in cooperation with the Chair and within the framework agreed with the Department for the Economy NI Members will be remunerated at a nominal rate of £150 per quarterly meeting, with all role-related expenses covered. 🕰 The deadline for applications is 5pm on 13th August 2024. Don't miss this chance to use your expertise to help steer Northern Ireland towards a prosperous and innovative future. Apply today! https://lnkd.in/dsX86RT8 Robert Hill Rebecca Walsh, Tom Gray, Mary McKenna, MBE, Patricia O'Hagan MBE, Stephanie Maher, Brian McCaul, Paul Maropoulos, Tim Brundle, leo murphy, Michael Bower William Revels, Liam Maguire, Steve Orr, Dr Michael Shaw CEng, Rachel Gawley Richard Kennedy Mark Huddleston Belfast Chamber NI Chamber Catalyst Northern Ireland Civil Service Belfast City Council Invest Northern Ireland InterTradeIreland Northern Ireland Local Government Association Northern Ireland Assembly Northern Ireland Housing Executive NICVA (Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action)

Catalyst Schools is dedicated to building resilient school communities that better serve our young people. By engaging with schools, businesses can have a direct impact on education, helping to shape the skills and mindsets needed in today's workplace. Thank you to all the companies that have supported the programme so far. Your contributions are making a significant impact! Why Get Involved? • Influence Education: Share your expertise to help schools equip students with essential skills. • Collaborate & Innovate: Engage in meaningful conversations that drive innovation in education. • Benefit Together: Create win-win partnerships that enhance both education and business. Join us in this important work! To arrange an informal chat with our Business Lead, visit catalystschools.co #Education #BusinessPartnership #FutureWorkforce #CatalystSchools

Basecamp Boston 2024 ✈️ In its third year, our Basecamp Boston programme brought together a fantastic group of Northern Ireland companies, showcasing inspiring innovation. The feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, thanks to the collective efforts of our extended ecosystem, which worked together to achieve meaningful outcomes! We'd like to thank Cambridge Innovation Partners (Abi Barrow, Christa Bleyleben, Robert Gottlieb), Invest Northern Ireland – Americas, the Department for Business and Trade, CIC (Cambridge Innovation Center), the British Consulate-General Boston, the Department for the Economy NI, all the speakers and workshop providers, the venues, and every individual who contributed to the resounding success of Basecamp Boston. AilseVax, Raidmed, Loadar, ISx4, Respiratory Analytics, Dia Beta Labs Ltd, PulseAI, AMPLY Discovery, Round Safely, The Electric Storage Company, Allsop Intelligent Software, StimOxyGen, Artemis Technologies Ltd, Datactics, BlokBio, TeamFeePay*, Causeway Sensors Limited*, Pure Marine*,Re-Vana Therapeutics*, ANGOKA* Tomas Bamford Kieran Dalton Hannah Cummings, PhD Fiona Bennington 费瑶娜 *Returning companies