Open Innovation Catalyst Program
Unite with our brightest and best members to super-charge innovation
Inspire challenges that drive business
Open Innovation Catalyst projects are a powerful way to spotlight your organization’s status as an innovator with the potential to transform the industry. Share the news and benefit from increased exposure at DTW 2023.
- 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
- Unlock the possibilities of sustainable growth and connectivity for all

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If you would like to speak to a member of our team about getting involved in a Catalyst project, please fill out this short form and we will contact you.
Create your time to shine
Being part of an Open Innovation Catalyst project puts you at the heart of innovation with the potential to transform our communications industry. It also comes with powerful ways to gain exposure through networking on TM Forum's Catalyst portal, amplify your story with a bespoke marketing toolkit and demonstrate your solution to over 3000 industry peers at our global events.
What role is best
for you?
What role is best for you?
An Open Innovation Catalyst project needs CSP ‘Champions’ and a minimum of three separate 'Participant' companies to work together on a proof-of-concept solution with built in scalability and reuse potential, developed in line with TM Forum best practice and industry standards.
Become a project Champion: Each project needs a minimum of 2 CSP champions who will define and validate the commercial significance to the industry.
Innovate as a Participant: Each project needs a minimum of 3 solution providers who will help develop the solution and design and deliver a proof-of concept demonstration.

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If you would like to speak to a member of our team about getting involved in a Catalyst project, please fill out this short form and we will contact you.
Let's create the future - together
Let's create the future - together
Being part of a Catalyst project is a powerful way to demonstrate your organizations’ position at the heart of innovation, with the potential to transform our communications industry. It also comes with powerful ways to share your work and a meaningful role for your organization at DTW 2023. Find out more:
Upcoming Catalyst Events
Discover how the industry comes together through innovation and thought leadership at our global events