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Find out about all the latest news, events and community information at The Catalyst Innovation Centre in Newcastle, and the businesses working with The UK's National Innovation Centre for Ageing and National Innovation Centre for Data.

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November 20th 2024

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 […]

July 31st 2024

Welcome Back, Ryan!

We’re delighted to introduce our new Assistant Centre Manager, Lauren Neill, who joins The Catalyst centre team with a diverse hospitality background.

June 5th 2024

Robotics and EPoS specialist moves into The Catalyst

A Newcastle tech firm specialising in autonomous robots and Electronic Point of Sale (EPoS) systems has a new HQ in The Catalyst at Newcastle Helix. SPARK, founded in 2019 by Newcastle University alumnus Eric Guo, started out by developing an integrated cloud-based software platform combining EPoS, customer relationship management (CRM), […]

March 4th 2024

Circadacare expands into new office at The Catalyst

A tech company that aims to improve independent living through circadian light technology has moved into a new office in The Catalyst at Newcastle Helix. Circadacare, which develops lighting systems that support the circadian rhythm – the natural 24-hour internal body clock that regulates your sleep-wake cycle – has moved […]

September 22nd 2023

National Innovation Centre to host first data science conference in Newcastle

The National Innovation Centre for Data (NICD) is set to host its first-ever conference in Newcastle later this month, exploring innovations in data science. The two-day Data Innovation Showcase will run from 27 – 28 September at The Catalyst, a state-of-the-art work and event space in the heart of Newcastle, […]

August 25th 2023

VR simulation company VRAI joins The Catalyst

Virtual reality (VR) simulation training company VRAI has moved to a new base on Newcastle Helix in The Catalyst.

June 28th 2023

New assistant centre manager at The Catalyst

Welcome our new assistant centre manager, Andrew Kahn, who has swapped Orlando for Newcastle and boasts 10 years of experience in hospitality and operations. Andrew will support with the marketing, sales and operational performance of The Catalyst. 

June 15th 2023

Planning events at The Catalyst in Newcastle

Looking for the perfect venue to host your next event in Newcastle? Well, you’ve landed in the right place. The Catalyst is an award-winning building with a range of state-of-the-art event spaces and meeting rooms providing an exceptional event experience for you and your guests. 

June 6th 2023

NICA Launching City of Longevity First Global Conference

The UK National Innovation Centre for Ageing (NICA) has launched a new global initiative to promote healthy ageing and longevity in the urban environment.

May 16th 2023

HexisLab secure six-figure funding to deliver innovation project

HexisLab, based at The Catalyst, has secured £490,000 funding grant from Innovate UK to develop a scale-up manufacturing process for its novel sustainable and green ingredients.