At Catalyst, we believe AI is unlocking a golden age of entrepreneurship. Northern Ireland has a chance to leapfrog, not catch up, by leading the world in building AI-Driven Enterprises (AIDEs).
We’re kicking things off with ‘Hack the Future’, a new platform bringing developers, founders, designers, and dreamers together to imagine, test, and launch bold new AI-powered ideas.
This Isn’t Just a Hackathon
We’re not locked into one format. This could be hackathons, build sprints, labs, or something else entirely. What matters is momentum, and we’re starting by building community.
Who We’re Looking For:
Developers, designers, founders, and technologists who:
Whether you’re a dev, a dreamer, or both, if the idea of shaping NI’s AI future excites you, we want you in.
📍 Catalyst, Belfast
📅 Wednesday-Thursday: 23-24 July 2025
🕙 Evenings
This will be our first community gathering, part build, part conversation, part spark. What we create next will be shaped by the people who show up.
Help us design the experience.
Get early access to events, resources, and updates.
Join the movement to build AI-Driven Enterprises in Northern Ireland.
Catalyst’s new AI innovation platform designed to bring together developers, designers, founders, and creatives to explore how AI can power the next wave of startups in Northern Ireland. It’s not just a hackathon — it’s a space to test, learn, and shape what comes next.
Anyone curious about AI and entrepreneurship, especially:
Developers and engineers
Designers and product thinkers
Not exactly. We’re starting with a build-focused community event, but the format is still open. Think of it as a testbed for AI-driven startup activity. What we do next will be shaped by your ideas, feedback, and energy.
You’ll:
Join our early-access list for Hack the Future events and updates
Be invited to share what you want from future AI experiences
Help shape a new AI-powered community in Northern Ireland
AI represents a once-in-a-generation leap, and we believe Northern Ireland can lead, not follow. By empowering the next wave of AI entrepreneurs (AIDEs), we can spark new ventures, skills, and energy across the region.