Build Innovation Ecosystems Faster. Enter Markets Smarter.
For over a decade, we’ve helped governments, corporations, and investors launch high-impact innovation ecosystems, enter new markets, and connect with the right startups backed by a global network of campuses, labs, and programs.
We Don’t Advise,
We Build.
We integrate into your team as a trusted innovation partner, whether you’re building an ecosystem or navigating a new market.
Grow Your Ecosystem
Accelerate and scale your ecosystem through targeted programs and focus areas. We run acceleration programs, support the commercialization of science-based startups, and develop high-impact vertical clusters. The result is a stronger pipeline of scalable ventures and a more competitive, future-ready ecosystem.
Launch a Global
Innovation Hub
Develop and launch innovation campuses, labs, and districts that bring together startups, corporates, investors, and research institutions. We create globally connected hubs that foster collaboration, accelerate technology development, and drive economic growth.
Connect With
Startups & Investors
Access a global network of vetted startups and scaleups across leading innovation ecosystems. We help corporates and investors discover emerging technologies, connect with high-growth companies, and build strategic partnerships that accelerate innovation and business growth.
Scale Globally With
Connected Market Expansion
Accelerate international growth by building innovation corridors that connect ecosystems, cities, and industries. We combine global networks with local expertise to help you navigate new markets with confidence.
Create a Leading Innovation District
Turn land, buildings, or a policy mandate into a district that attracts talent and capital. We identify the industry verticals with the strongest growth potential, then deliver the full blueprint: district analysis, architectural design and floor plans, financial modelling and feasibility, operating model and staffing. One turn-key engagement for developers, investors, governments, universities, and corporates.
The Partner Behind
Your Next Growth Engine
Unlock Innovation, Partnerships, and New Growth Engines
Catalyst bridges industry needs with scalable innovation solutions, helping corporates engage with emerging technologies, connect with high-potential startups, and build innovation ecosystems that drive competitive advantage.
Faster innovation adoption
access to emerging technologies
strategic partnerships
new revenue opportunities
Higher innovation capability
Turn Emerging Innovation Into Scalable Returns
We connect capital with validated opportunities across science, technology, and industry so you can access high-potential innovation ecosystems, identify breakthrough startups, and accelerate commercialization pathways that drive long-term portfolio growth.
early access to high quality deal flow
stronger innovation pipelines
reduced
Go-to-market risk
Accelerated investment impact
Accelerate From
Breakthrough to Global Market
Commercialize faster, scale smarter, and access the right partners, investors, and markets. We specialize in supporting science-based and high-growth ventures navigating complex innovation journeys.
faster growth
Better market positioning
Investor readiness
Strategic partnerships
accelerated
Go-to-market
We Turn Policy Ambition into Measurable Outcomes.
Catalyst partners with governments, philanthropy, economic development organizations, innovation districts, and research ecosystems to design and activate innovation ecosystems that attract investment, grow strategic industries, and create sustainable economic impact.
economic diversification
startup growth
Market Development
higher regional competitiveness
Translate Research Into Real-World Innovation Impact
Catalyst helps universities and research institutions strengthen commercialization pathways, connect with industry and investors, and build innovation ecosystems that accelerate scientific and economic impact.
Increased Commercializaton
Stronger Industry Partnerships
Enhanced Research Visibility
Stronger Research & Innovation Capacity
Global Reach.
Measurable Impact.
Global Innovation Programs Delivered
Startups Supported Internationally
Innovation Districts and Corridors Activated
Capital raised by companies that have built, grown, and connected through CIC.
“At Catalyst, we partner with governments, investors, and innovation leaders who are shaping the future to build ecosystems, grow companies, and connect regions in ways that deliver lasting global impact.”
Victor Mulas
Chief Innovation Officer and president of cic catalyst
Building Bridges Across the World’s Innovation Networks
By connecting fragmented innovation ecosystems, CIC Catalyst facilitates meaningful collaboration between entrepreneurs, investors, corporations, and institutions to accelerate growth across markets.
Co-founding MassRobotics, the world’s leading robotics innovation cluster
Co-founding LabCentral, one of the world’s leading life science innovation hubs
Hosting SpaceTide, Japan’s premier New Space community
Operating Japan’s Energy & Environment Innovation Community
Developing BATWorks, a major climate innovation platform in New York City
Boosting the Industries That Will Define the Next Era of Growth
We are bringing entrepreneurs, industry leaders, investors, and governments into the same room, and the same roadmap.
Our Valued Partners
Trusted By Leaders That Seek Momentum, Not More Advice
Our partners don’t come back for advice.
They come back for results, startups launched, markets entered, capital raised.
Why Leaders Work With Catalyst
The Network Behind Global Innovation
Geography isn’t a limit, it’s a network. Catalyst connects ecosystems, institutions, and markets across borders so ideas, capital, and companies can move wherever the opportunity is.
Powering the Future of Science and Deep Tech Innovation
Accelerate Innovation and Market Expansion Across Europe
Enabling the Region’s Next Era of Innovation and Economic Transformation
Governments & Economic Development
Partnering with public sector leaders to design innovation-driven economic strategies that strengthen competitiveness, attract investment, accelerate industry growth, and build globally connected ecosystems.
Propelling the Future of Smart Cities
Advancing connected, technology-enabled urban ecosystems that improve infrastructure, mobility, sustainability, and quality of life through innovation.
Universities &
Research Ecosystems
Strengthening connections between academia, industry, and innovation ecosystems to accelerate research commercialization, talent development, and the advancement of science and technology-driven economies.
Corporates &
Industry Partners
Empowering startups and innovation ecosystems developing next-generation technologies that shape the future of business, industry, and society.
Access the World’s Most Competitive Innovation Economy
Corporate & Economic Development
Helping corporates engage with dynamic innovation networks, strategic partnerships, and startup ecosystems to drive transformation and competitive advantage.
Propelling Venture Ecosystems
Connecting organizations to globally leading venture capital, startup, and commercialization ecosystems that accelerate innovation and scalable growth.
Emerging Technologies & innovation
Enabling access to cutting-edge technologies, research-driven innovation, and next-generation industries shaping the future of global markets.
connecting entrepreneurship
Supporting founders and high-growth startups with access to the networks, partnerships, and innovation ecosystems driving the future of business in the USA.
Insights From Our Global Community
Real stories from the people building inside our ecosystems
Wadi Jeddah Innovation Hub Officially Opens as a Part of the CIC Global Network
The new Wadi Jeddah Innovation Hub has officially opened in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia and joins the CIC Global Network. Over the past several years, Saudi Arabia…
Why Innovation Hubs are Important to Industries
The world’s most transformative ideas, whether tackling climate change, advancing healthcare, or revolutionizing agriculture, are often born in places where people, resources, and ideas converge.
Neighborhood Spotlight: Tokyo’s Toranomon District is a Global Innovation Hotspot
Turning Ideas into Impact
Innovation Insights: Victor Mulas sits down with the entrepreneurs, scientists, and thinkers shaping what’s next.
Aureliusz Górski: How Can We Democratize AI?
AI-Powered Innovation Ecosystems & Virtual Campuses
Mark Bivens: Inside Venture Capital
Turning Startup Failures into Venture Capital Insight
Kira Burns: Revolutionizing Rehabilitation Hardware
Cost-Effective Mobility Innovation & the Future of Continuum Care
Dr. Johanna Kaufmann: Rethinking Precision Oncology
Personalized Cancer Therapies & Scaling Breakthrough Biotech
Peter Reinhardt: From Startup Success to Climate Innovation
Startup Reality, Scaling, and Life Beyond the Unicorn
Dr. Olaf Witkowski: Life, But Not as We Know It
AI, Experimental Life Forms & the Evolution of Intelligence