Catalisti Membership
Catalisti Membership
Your key to successful innovation in chemistry and plastics

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Are you ready to launch meaningful innovation projects but struggling to find the right partners or navigate the complexities of funding? At Catalisti, we connect you to the right people in the right places within the chemistry and plastics industries. Whether you’re looking for expert collaborators, funding support, or strategic advice, we make innovation accessible and achievable.
As a Catalisti member, you'll be part of a powerful network of 150+ members that include innovators, researchers, and industry leaders dedicated to advancing sustainable solutions in the chemistry and plastics sector. Together, we’ll transform your ideas into tangible outcomes, driving progress for your organization and the whole industry.
Do you have an innovation challenge?
You have big ideas and the drive to innovate. You want to collaborate because together you can move faster, mitigate risks, and leverage collective knowledge. But…
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Finding the right partners with complementary expertise takes a lot of time and effort.
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Coordinating collaboration between different stakeholders is complex and resource-intensive.
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Navigating Vlaio’s funding landscape can be challenging.
We understand how difficult it can be to find the right partners, secure funding, and structure innovation projects efficiently. That’s why we provide the tools, connections, and support that you need to accelerate your innovation journey.
How can Catalisti help you?
By joining Catalisti, you’ll have crucial benefits:
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Expand your network: We connect you to the right academic, industrial, and governmental partners—both within and beyond the chemical and plastics sector.
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Expert project guidance: We help you define, structure, and coordinate innovation projects, ensuring smooth collaboration and maximum impact.
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Fast-track access to funding: We translate complex technical challenges into fundable projects and navigate Vlaio’s subsidy landscape with a high success rate.
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Trusted innovation partner: With a strong track record and direct connection to Vlaio, we are the go-to partner to help breakthrough innovations happen fast
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Exclusive access to innovation trends: We provide exclusive insights into emerging trends, industry needs, and cutting-edge developments in the Flemish innovation ecosystem for chemistry and plastics.
Innovation is challenging, but you don’t have to do it alone. With Catalisti, you have access to the right partners, expertise, and support to turn your ideas into reality.

Membership Types
Catalisti offers three types of membership to suit your goals and ambitions:

CONNECT Membership
Tailored networking
Free access to events
General Assembly voting rights
Stay informed
Advisory board access

INNOVATE Membership
All CONNECT benefits included
Lead or join innovation projects with full support
No additional advisory board fees for CLUS-ICON projects
Dedicated Catalisti account manager
Exclusive access to BlueChem events at request
Enhanced visibility and active participation at Catalisti events
Broader exposure through Catalisti marketing channels

ENGAGE Membership
All CONNECT and INNOVATE benefits included
Join the Innovation Committee
Early access to projects
No extra project fees
Strategic decision-making
Why Catalisti?
As your trusted partner for innovation in the chemical and plastics industry, we help you to build deep connections with industry leaders, cutting-edge researchers, and policymakers. We empower you to stay competitive in a fast evolving industry, build strategical partnerships, provide subsidy support and make your chemistry products and processes more sustainable. All of which will allow you to grow and get the impact you want.
Did you know that research confirms that Cluster membership leads to an average increase in company productivity of 2-3%?