NI tech space to help companies innovate at scale

Catalyst looks to grow small businesses through creating solutions to real world problems

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Adrian Johnston, Andrew McCrea, and Emma Carson, Catalyst

Science and technology hub Catalyst has launched its Open Innovation service, designed to help companies of all sizes, across all sectors in Northern Ireland and the northwest region of Ireland to unlock their innovation potential.

The service is intended to make it easy for ambitious organisations to innovate at pace, by helping them navigate the innovation landscape and leverage research and development options and Catalyst’s expertise to solve real problems and create new opportunities.

Adrian Johnston, director of strategic business development at Catalyst, said: “For businesses that are ambitious, seeking to scale and gain a competitive advantage, innovation is crucial. But innovation is hard and very few companies possess the resources to meet all of their innovation needs internally.

“In the current landscape, it’s imperative to provide companies with the necessary support for innovation, particularly when it comes to addressing pressing global issues like the environmental impact of artificial intelligence (AI) for example. While AI is celebrated for its transformative potential, it’s crucial to recognise the significant regulation and carbon footprint associated with its development, maintenance, and disposal.

“Through Catalyst’s Open Innovation service, we will offer business growth support and help companies access that competitive advantage by opening the doors to collaborative external networks, mentors and the resources they need to build their next service, product or process.”

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