NIHR Innovation Observatory: Driving Global Healthcare Innovation and Advancement
NIHR Innovation Observatory manages the world’s largest set of health data, which is vital for supporting businesses in the global health and care sector. With a team of 80 professionals based at The Catalyst in Newcastle Helix, NIHR Innovation Observatory employs horizon scanning—a method that systematically identifies and analyses signs of […]
Grid Smarter Cities: Urban Logistics Transformation Revolution
Grid Smarter Cities is leading the transformation of goods movement within UK cities through innovative applications of artificial intelligence (AI) and data-driven solutions. Based at the Catalyst, Newcastle Helix, the company is pioneering efforts to revolutionise urban mobility and last-mile logistics. The driving force behind Grid Smarter Cities’ success is […]
Catalyst Alumni Dr Mike Trenell Set for Google Boost
A former customer of the Catalyst, in Newcastle Helix health tech firm is set for global growth after securing a place on an exclusive accelerator programme backed by Google. Daiser, which operates in both the UK and US, has been selected for the Google for Startups Growth Academy: AI for […]
Key Insights for SMEs on Securing Funding
Securing funding is a crucial step for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to grow and scale their businesses. The Barclays Demo Directory is a free, sector-agnostic platform designed to help UK-based startups and scale-ups connect with business angels, venture capitalists, private equity firms, and family offices. Here are some key takeaways: Understanding […]
The Future of Data and AI
The Future of Data and AI A documentary featuring an array of The Catalyst’s world-leading experts in data and AI, has been released. ‘The Future of Data and AI’ demonstrates how the North East is a hub for global experts in these fields, with NICD featuring prominently, as well as […]
Circadacare Secure Substantial Investment to Bolster Their Mission
Circadacare has gained £250,000 investment from a fund managed by Northstar Ventures, via the North East Innovation Fund, supported by the European Regional Development Fund. £255,000 also comes via new and existing angels alongside a grant from Innovate UK’s North East digital launchpad scheme. In the UK alone, the number […]
Catalyst Based Innovator Winner of Innovate UK Women in Innovation Award
Tallie Bush from Newcastle, founder of lighting manufacturer Circadacare, is transforming elderly care with Heleos, a plug-and-play device, which uses circadian lighting to improve sleep and artificial intelligence-driven monitoring to provide actionable insights to caregivers. Bush said her innovation promotes independent living, reduces the care home burden, and cuts care […]
Welcome Back, Ryan!
We’re delighted to re-introduce our new/old Assistant Centre Manager, Ryan Blake, who re-joins The Catalyst centre team after a brief stint away. Ryan previously worked at The Catalyst for Oxford Innovation from September 2020 and was prevalent across the building’s operations and health & safety during some of it’s […]
Newcastle Modern Icon Marks Five Years of Success
A STUNNING state-of-the-art data sciences and healthy ageing & longevity hub in Newcastle has celebrated a milestone anniversary. The Catalyst, a £50m flagship centre of innovation at the heart of the Helix Development, marked five years of sustained growth and success with an event showcasing the leading-edge businesses based […]
Oxford Innovation Sessions: A New Series of Talks from tech leaders
Oxford Innovation Sessions: A New Series of Talks from tech leaders A new initiative designed to bring industry-leading insights to local businesses has officially launched. The Oxford Innovation Sessions, a series of six exclusive talks, will feature experts from top companies including Microsoft, Barclays, and Oxford Innovation Finance, covering cutting-edge […]
