Start-up Success - Catalyst Belfast

About the Event

Hosted at the Innovation Centre, at the heart of the Titanic Quarter, we invite you to an open workshop to learn about the leading start-ups programme for design and manufacturing.

Through our Platinum Partnership with Dassault Systèmes and the Catalyst Innovation Centre, this is a great opportunity to hear about the free tools and support available to start-ups and scale-ups in Belfast and Northern Ireland.

Key Details

Location
The Innovation Centre, Belfast - BT3 9AD
Date
29th May 2025
Start time
Doors open at 16:30, seminars begin at 16:45, event finishes at 20:00. View the event agenda.
What to expect?
Learn about great benefits for start-ups, network and get a free dinner.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I register?

Please enter your details into the form to secure your place. If you have any dietary or access requirements, please add these to the relevant fields.

Is there a cost to attend?

No, this is a free event.

Is there parking?

Free parking is provided onsite

Food?

Refreshments and lunch are provided.

Do I have to attend for the full event?

No, if you can't make it all, or have an interest in one particular topic, feel free to visit for just this. The agenda can be viewed at the bottom of this page.

How can I sign up for the SOLIDWORKS for Start-ups programme?

If you want to learn more about the programme before the event then you can find more information and a registration link on our Start-ups programme webpage.

Interested in joining us? Fill in the form and register today. Our start-up team is excited to meet you and are looking forward to answering your questions.

What to expect at this Start-up Success Event?

Programme Introduction

Find out what the SOLIDWORKS for Start-ups is all about. See a LIVE demonstration of how SOLIDWORKS can bring your Ideas to life, from a simple sketch to a physical product, and see what tools and support are available to you.

Guest Speaker - Paul Malcomson

Hear from our guest speaker - Paul Malcomson is Innovate UK’s Manager for Northern Ireland. His role is to raise the profile and awareness of Innovate UK in Northern Ireland and help maximize the region's economic potential.

Read Bio

An engineer at heart, Paul brings over 30 years of innovation and commercialization experience to this role. He started his career in the petro-chemical industry designing and commercializing innovative pressure vessels for Crane Co and then consumer goods for Dimplex.

He then moved into economic development with Invest NI in 2005 and held several programme manager roles in the challenging ‘idea to commercialization’ space. A respected practitioner of technology transfer he designed and developed a regional ‘proof of concept’ programme specifically aimed at Northern Ireland’s market failures.

Networking Opportunities

Network during the sessions and over lunch with peers and industry experts. Explore the facilities available at Catalyst and join their start-up community.