CATALYST
Turning community challenges into solutions that work
Catalyst is a 9-week, in-person design lab and pitch experience for mission-driven leaders and social entrepreneurs working to address real community needs.
It’s built for people who clearly see a problem but need the time, tools and support to figure out what actually works.
Over nine weeks, participants test assumptions, refine their ideas and build solutions grounded in real-world insight. The experience culminates in a live pitch event, where participants present their solutions to a panel of judges on June 25 at the Salesforce Tower.
At the conclusion of the lab, a total of $100,000 in awards will be distributed to the top concepts, including $50,000 for first place, $30,000 for second place and $20,000 for third place, helping bring these solutions to life.
The result: practical, community-informed solutions with a clear path to greater impact.
Program Details
Format: 9-week, in-person program
Timeline: late April–June
Workshop Location: United Way of Central Indiana headquarters
2955 N Meridian St #300, Indianapolis, IN 46208
Final Pitch Event: Salesforce Tower on Thursday, June 25
Why It Matters
With Catalyst, United Way of Central Indiana is investing in learning first – so that good ideas can be tested, adapted and implemented where they are needed most.