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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Find out more

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?

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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Find out more

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

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:

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What is a Catalyst?

Catalysts generate proof-of-concept ideas that innovate to solve common industry challenges.
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Current Catalysts

See the latest thought leadership and innovation Catalysts that our members are working on.

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FAQs

Check the frequently asked questions for answers and useful links.
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Previous Catalysts

Discover all the past Catalysts from 2022, 2021 and earlier.

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Catalyst Awards Winners

The Catalyst team awards recognize achievements in innovation, proof-of-concepts for industry standards and impact on sustainability goals.

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Catalyst Pricing

There is a participation fee for all Participants involved in a Catalyst. Find out more here.

Upcoming Catalyst Events

Discover how the industry comes together through innovation and thought leadership at our global events

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March 14, 2023 -      March 16, 2023 KRAT

The Digital Transformation World Asia exhibition and conference is your ticket to becoming a game-changer and seizing the growth opportunity.
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September 19, 2023 - September 21,2023 CEST

The newest Catalysts will showcase at our flagship event, DTW 2023.

Find out about other TM Forum Events and Webinars here .