Catalyst teams form
April 2026 - September 2026
17 - 19 November, 2026
Bangkok, Thailand
Catalysts
Innovation in action
Experience the future of innovation at Innovate Asia, where 15 to 20 Catalyst projects will bring groundbreaking solutions at the heart of the event. Watch these pioneering teams bring their ideas to life through live demonstrations and pitch their innovations on the Innovate stage.
Driven by the collaborative energy of leading minds from global organizations, our Catalyst teams are building the next generation of solutions using Open APIs, ODA, AI, and automation - shaping the digital future together.
Experience it live
This isn’t just a showcase – it’s your chance to connect with Catalyst leaders, exchange ideas, and see how their work can align with your goals, accelerate transformation, and unlock growth:
- Explore real-world use cases shaping telecom and tech
- Discover ideas redefining customer experience and operations
- Engage with visionary teams driving digital transformation
Global telco leaders involved
Join a Catalyst project
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Catalyst awards
The high-energy closing ceremony of the event will see the Catalyst teams compete for top honors in the Catalyst awards, judged by global industry leaders.
Join us to congratulate all the finalists and winners and celebrate the Member teams shaping the future.
Be part of the showcase
Catalyst projects are currently building their teams. Position your organization at the heart of driving future innovation on topics such as agentic AI, autonomous networks, intent, customer experience, ODA, and much more.
Work on building solutions
July - November 2026
Showcase live at Innovate Asia
17- 19 November 2026
Open Catalyst projects
Discover the Catalyst projects showcasing real-world AI and autonomy in action across Asia.
Why get involved in a Catalyst?
Co-create innovative solutions to the industry’s most important challenges.
Forge new industry relationships and opportunities for success.
Accelerate innovation at scale with an R&D cycle typically 5x faster than in-house proof-of-concept projects.
Reap the rewards of focused ideation, agile working practices, and a vast talent pool.
Thrive in a safe space to collaborate across competitive boundaries.
Showcase your solution to senior executive members and influential industry peers at our flagship global event.
Ready to get involved?
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Innovate Asia provided the ideal platform to demonstrate tangible innovation, connect with key stakeholders, and accelerate go-to-market impact. For us, the Catalyst is much more than a showcase - it’s a powerful engine for collaboration, visibility, and business value.
The Catalyst Project holds significant promotional value for our company's products. As a product manager, I will actively participate in more Catalyst projects going forward to enhance my skills, showcase my abilities, and demonstrate my value.
Catalysts is the secret research and development accelerator and upskilling weapon for CSPs and vendors. This experience is priceless!
Excellent interaction with various vendors and operators. Exciting and filled with energy.