Consulting Expertise, Amplified by AI
Blending human insight and advanced technology for faster, more effective results.
Who We Are
Qatalyst Research Group is a Vancouver-based consulting firm that helps governments, Indigenous organizations, non-profits and businesses across Canada measure and improve the results of their programs and investments. Since 1985 it has served over 350 clients and completed over 840 projects.
We exist to drive meaningful change by supporting our clients in their efforts to address the world's major challenges and make society work better for everyone.
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Your Impact is Our Focus
What We Can Do For You
AI Services & Tools
Accelerate transformation with advanced AI tools and expert guidance. From readiness assessments to custom automation and staff training, we’ll help you integrate, implement, and measure the impact of artificial intelligence.
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Economic & Labour Market Development
Comprehensive economic and workforce strategies rooted in detailed research, analysis, and stakeholder engagement. Supporting governments, industry, and non-profits with strategy development, tools, implementation assistance, and real-world impact evaluation.
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Evaluation & Performance Measurement
Are your programs, services, and investments effective? To help you find out, we develop performance measurement frameworks and deliver formative, process & summative evaluations and performance reports.
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Impact Measurement & Management
Through extensive research and rigorous analyses, we assess your impacts, deliver trustworthy impact data, and recommend how you can increase your impacts going forward.
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Innovation & Technology
We are both a technology developer and a technology advisor. We support the development of strategies governing investments in technology and we can provide software and database solutions as part of our other services.
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Strategy & Organizational Planning
The pace of change continues to accelerate. Is your organization, program or industry keeping up? We will work with you to assess the impact of the changing environment, define key priorities, and articulate strategic and operating plans that will drive results.
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The Qatalyst Network
Whatever your project, we assemble a team tailored to it. Our internal team is supllemented by a network of more than 400 experts from a wide range of backgrounds, backed by a full suite of leading-edge technology.
Our ModelLeading the Way
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Frequently asked questions
What does Qatalyst Research Group do?
Qatalyst Research Group is a Canadian management consulting firm that helps clients increase and measure the impact of their programs, investments and activities. Its six service areas are AI services and tools, economic and labour market development, evaluation and performance measurement, impact measurement and management, innovation and technology, and strategy and organizational planning. The firm has served over 350 clients, completed over 840 projects and reviewed over $7.9 billion in investments.
Where is Qatalyst based, and where does it work?
Qatalyst is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, and works with clients across Canada. Its economic development work has covered every province and territory, and its case studies include projects in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Yukon and the North. By the end of 2021 the firm was already working with associates in 8 provinces, 2 territories and 5 countries.
How does Qatalyst staff its projects?
Qatalyst builds a team for each project from a core group of more than 20 professionals and a network of more than 400 technical, regional and sectoral experts. Associates join a project when their expertise is needed, and the firm's own digital platform, Qatalink, is used to match specialists to assignments and manage the work. Read about the Qatalyst model.
How do I request a quote or send Qatalyst an RFP?
You can request a quote through the Qatalyst contact page by describing your program, investment or activity, or by sending a request for proposal (RFP). The team will reply with how its services could apply and provide a quote. You can also email hello@qatalyst.ca or call 778-379-5590. Contact Qatalyst.
How Can We Help?
Tell us about your investments, programs or activities, or send us a request for proposal (RFP). We will let you know how our services can work for you and provide you with a quote.
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