Transforming organisations and places through innovation.
Organisations and Places
University research and innovation
Universities are where so many good ideas begin, and we help them flourish. We work alongside research and innovation teams to organise themselves well, win the funding they need, and show the difference their work makes — so that brilliant research finds its way into the wider world.
Innovation places, centres and ecosystems
Great innovation needs somewhere to happen and people to make it happen. We help partners create and sustain the centres, districts and institutions where ideas can take root — from early feasibility and business cases through to keeping established organisations thriving for the long term.
Place-based and regional economic growth
Every place has its own strengths, and we help local and regional partners build on them. From economic strategies to impact assessments, we bring evidence and fresh thinking together to support growth that's grounded in the realities of a place and the people who live and work there.
Inclusive, rural and community-led innovation
Innovation should work for everyone, not just the usual places and faces. We're proud to support rural and community-led projects that put local people in the driving seat, helping good ideas reach further and make a real difference where it's needed most.
Solutions tailored to drive ideas, innovation and impact
Our services
Strategy
Setting direction and aligning stakeholders.
Design and development
Turning strategy into projects and programmes.
Implementation
Making things happen on the ground.
Evaluation and impact
Measuring what matters.
Human-centred and data-driven
At Innovation Catalyst, we bridge the gap between cutting-edge research and practical implementation. Our approach combines rigorous data analysis with deep understanding of organisational culture and human behaviour.
We work in partnership with universities, businesses and policymakers to transform complex challenges into actionable strategies that deliver meaningful impact.
Our partners
Our projects
Evidence of our commitment to transforming ideas and innovation into real-world impact
Strategy
North East Enterprise and inclusive growth framework
Research and co-design of a new enterprise strategy and performance framework for the North East business community.
1 North East Enterprise Strategy
Strategy
University of Plymouth
Undertaking an organisational review of the University’s research and innovation portfolio to design and implement a new strategy, structure and ways of working.
£610k efficiencies saving
Evaluation and Impact
Tees Valley Innovation Challenge
Undertaking an economic impact assessment of the Tees Valley’s innovation programme.
£115k uplift in Gross Value Added to the Tees Valley
Let's create impact together
Get in touch to discuss how we can support your innovation journey. Whether you need guidance on strategy, project design and delivery support, organisational change management or evaluation of an initiative, we're here to help.
Drop us a line or just say hello on the contact form.
ben.fisher@innovationcatalyst.co.uk
