Workspace
Catalyst is more than bricks and mortar. Our state-of-the-art, agile environments, unlike anywhere else in Europe, are infused with energy, creativity and endless possibilities that allows amazing minds to come together to do amazing things. From single desks to bespoke wet lab facilities, we work with companies, start-ups and multi-nationals who want to make their mark on the world.
Our Locations
With headquarters steeped in over 150 years of world-changing industrial innovation and campuses reaching from the heart of Belfast to the breath-taking edge of the North Coast, we are creating cutting-edge environments where people love to come to work.
Powered by Community
Catalyst innovation communities are designed to foster innovation by nurturing the power of collective and shared intelligence.
Meet our Workspace Team
Declan McCaffrey
Head of Facilities
Declan McCaffrey
Head of Facilities
Declan McCaffrey is the Head of Facilities for Catalyst where he Works within the Property Team, working closely with the Community Team to deliver a world class service for Catalysts onsite community, partners and visitors.
With 15 years experience in Facilities Management and passionate about making the working environment an even more green and sustainable place.
Declan graduated from University of Ulster in 2008 with a degree in Building Surveying, Adv Diploma in Leadership and Management in 2012. He is an avid Life saver and achieved a Bronze Medallion and Award of Merit.
He also enjoys playing football, golf, walking his dog and hiking in his spare time.
Mervyn Watley
Director of Property and Community
Mervyn Watley
Director of Property and Community
Mervyn Watley is the Director of Property & Community at Catalyst. Mervyn has been in this role since 2007 and over this period has overseen extensive capital development and tremendous growth in on-campus company numbers.
Prior to Catalyst Mervyn managed real estate and large capital programmes for Ulster University and Northern (now Danske) Bank. Mervyn is a graduate from Ulster University
Mervyn was previously a Non-Executive director of the UK Science Park Association
