The Foundations.

The Ideas Bootcamp

Turn problems into possibilities.

  • Anyone with a problem area or idea they want to explore further. You don’t need to arrive with polished plans, just curiosity, openness, and a willingness to collaborate.

  • Saturday 27th September at 10am-4pm

    Catalyst, Titanic Quarter, Belfast

  • Your choice! Continue refining your idea with the knowledge you’ve now gained. Or you can apply to more Co-builders activities, from the Hot House to Block 2 – Disciplined Entrepreneurship!

    • Defined your problem area

    • Generated and explored new solutions

    • Learned how to use PMR to validate your ideas

The Ideas Bootcamp is a full-day workshop that helps you shape and strengthen your ideas. Whether you are starting with a problem area or an early concept, you will refine, test, and explore its real potential through hands-on activities.

Join us at the first
Ideas Bootcamp on September 27th 2025!

Applications are now open

AI Hackathons

Hackathons bring people together to explore AI, create solutions, and push ideas forward. It’s a powerful way to test yourself, grow your skills, and meet people who can help shape your startup journey.

Every breakthrough starts with an experiment.

  • Anyone curious about AI and keen to explore generative tools, solve problems, and build new skills.

  • Check back!

  • Your choice! Continue refining your idea with the knowledge you’ve now gained. Or you can apply to more Co-builders activities, from the Hot House to Block 2 – Disciplined Entrepreneurship!

    • Practical AI skills

    • Confidence using generative AI

    • Stronger ideation abilities

    • New connections and potential team formation

    • Improved presentation skills

Hot House is a full-day event where you connect with like-minded people, share ideas, and discover potential co-founders. It is all about sparking new relationships, building teams, and kick-starting your startup journey together.

Hot House – 11th Oct

Behind every great startup is a strong team.

  • Anyone looking to find a co-founder, grow their network, and build confidence in working with others.

  • Saturday 11th October at 10am-4pm

    Catalyst, Titanic Quarter, Belfast

  • Your choice! Continue refining your idea with the knowledge you’ve now gained. Or you can apply to more Co-builders activities, from Disciplined Entrepreneurship or The Toolkit!

    • Stronger networking skills

    • Improved presentation skills

    • Understanding of team formation

    • New startup teams formed