Catalyst
Norbert Sagnard is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in business development and entrepreneurship. Currently serving as the Business Development Manager for Defence, Space, and Wireless at Queen's University Belfast since September 2017, Norbert specializes in bringing innovations in wireless technologies to market and coordinates a unique Engineering Entrepreneurship course for Master's students. Additionally, Norbert holds directorial and investment roles in several organizations, including Inner Stream Ltd, Catalyst Inc, and Komodo Learning, contributing expertise to tech startups and educational initiatives. Norbert's background includes an MBA from SDA Bocconi and multiple degrees in commerce and economics, reflecting a strong foundation in management and marketing.
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Catalyst
Catalyst is an independent, non-profit science and technology hub focused on fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in Northern Ireland. The epicentre of innovation in Northern Ireland, we provide everything that innovators and entrepreneurs need to reach higher and succeed faster – a home, a powerful community, enhanced by international networks of venture capital, and market development support. Inclusivity is at the core of what we do at Catalyst, we are working to remove the barriers that prevent people from accessing opportunities in the innovation economy, such as access to entrepreneurship and learning the skills to innovate. We invest, pro bono, all surplus profits from our property portfolio into nurturing a community-led innovation ecosystem that supports technology-focused startups, entrepreneurs, and innovators so they can create, scale, and flourish.