Catapult Network

It’s been an exciting start to the month for the Innovate UK Catapult Network! Discover how the Catapults are driving innovations that are shaping the future and impacting our world 🚀✨ Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult has reported a 7% rise in UK advanced therapy clinical trials in 2024, reaching 187, with Phase I trials increasing by 70% to 41, highlighting the UK’s growing role in the global and European clinical trial landscape 🧬 Compound Semiconductor Applications (CSA) Catapult partnered with BT Group and Space Forge to develop high-frequency, energy-efficient RF GaN power amplifiers using ultra-wide bandgap materials, enhancing 5G and future 6G networks while supporting the UK's sovereign wireless infrastructure supply chain 📡 Connected Places Catapult is partnering with HS2 (High Speed Two) Ltd and the Department for Transport (DfT), United Kingdom to support six UK SMEs in developing innovative technologies for automating asset management, enhancing productivity, and future-proofing railway operations 🚄 Digital Catapult, in partnership with Smart Nano NI, has launched a 12-week Technology Access Programme, helping 11 companies leverage photonics, future networks, and deep-tech to accelerate innovation. The selected companies include DigitalBio Systems, Falcon Tag, Finnebrogue, Flax & Teal Limited, Helix8, KAIoptix, Kolayam, Movetru®, Sensor IT , SANYX, and We Bottle. 🔬 Energy Systems Catapult, in partnership with Digital Catapult and Connected Places Catapult, and with support from the Royal Academy of Engineering, has been commissioned by the National Energy System Operator to develop a Sector Digitalisation Plan, outlining the digital requirements needed to achieve Clean Power by 2030 🌱 Watch the video to find out more and check out the full stories below ⬇️ Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult – https://shorturl.at/lkIQW Compound Semiconductor Applications (CSA) Catapult – https://shorturl.at/Sgjvg Connected Places Catapult – https://shorturl.at/THONh Digital Catapult – https://shorturl.at/UMyfn Energy Systems Catapult – https://shorturl.at/gywrB #CatapultNetwork #Innovation #Investment

✨ Celebrating #NationalApprenticeshipWeek 2025 with the Innovate UK Catapult Network! ✨ We are proud to be one of the nation’s largest providers of apprenticeships - from creating the next generation of engineers and scientists to transforming industries, here's how Catapults are shaping the future. 💡 High Value Manufacturing Catapult: Over 1,700 apprentices across its network, the Catapult is shaping the future workforce in manufacturing, electrification, and digitalisation. 🧬 Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult: Coordinating the Advanced Therapies Apprenticeship Community (ATAC) event on 12th February, where apprenticeships in advanced therapies will be celebrated with employers and apprentices discussing the future of skills in the sector. 💻 Digital Catapult: Offering apprenticeships in digital skills, this Catapult support early career professionals through work experience and partnerships with Ada, the National College for Digital Skills and the Civil Service Fast Stream. 🌊 Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult: Providing apprenticeships in offshore renewable energy, the Catapult offers hands-on experience in wind, wave, and tidal technologies, helping to build the green energy workforce of tomorrow. 🛰️ Satellite Applications Catapult: Championing the SPIN (Space Placements in INdustry) scheme that connects students with placement opportunities in the space sector, fostering the next generation of talent to drive innovation in space technology. Our apprentices are stepping stones to a brighter, more sustainable future 🌱♻️ #Apprenticeships #STEM #Innovation

Did you catch High Value Manufacturing Catapult on ITV Wales? They featured on the ‘Sharp End’ – an insightful programme covering some of the biggest issues of national importance in Wales 📺 @Jacqui Murray, High Value Manufacturing Catapult's Director of South Wales, joined @Lewis Rhys Jones to discuss the opportunities for collaboration with the Welsh Government to improve Welsh manufacturing, the future of the industry and the sectors with the most scope for growth 📈 Catch up on the episode to learn more about how the Catapult is supporting growth in Wales ➡️ https://loom.ly/CqER_E0 #CatapultNetwork #Manufacturing #Growth #Collaboration Innovate UK

Last week, the Innovate UK Catapult Network helped facilitate a meeting between West of England Mayoral Combined Authority and seven #Catapults to discuss the region's Local Action Plan 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 This included sharing initiatives for boosting business innovation and developing regional opportunities in key sectors - all of which are aimed at supporting the social and economic growth of the region. Key talking points included ⬇️ 🔬How Compound Semiconductor Applications (CSA) Catapult's lab in Bristol & Bath Science Park, set up in 2024, has turned the region into a semiconductor supercluster with 23% of customers based locally. 🚌 Steps Connected Places Catapult is taking to revolutionise Bristol's transport infrastructure. 🎓 Digital Catapult's ambitions to increase the adoption of new technologies, working with University of Bristol on an acceleration programme. 🏡 Energy Systems Catapult's Living Lab, which has 150 homes in the South West and room to expand. 📈 High Value Manufacturing Catapult's three key areas for growth — digital and technologies, clean energy, and advanced manufacturing and engineering. 🌊 How Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult is pioneering cleaner energy in the region. 🛰️ The Space West Cluster, created by Satellite Applications Catapult, National Composites Centre and the UK Space Agency. #WestOfEngland #Innovation #Technology

🧪🥼 This #WorldCancerDay, we're proud to highlight some of the pioneering work coming out of the Innovate UK Catapult Network in the fight against cancer. From radiopharmaceuticals to nanophotonics, Catapults are driving life-saving advancements. 📡 Medicines Discovery Catapult: Partnering with the United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory, this Catapult is exploring the use of precision radiopharmaceuticals like Lead-212 to develop new cancer treatments. By harnessing nuclear waste for targeted alpha therapies, it is advancing life-saving solutions to improve patient outcomes. 🧬 Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult: Driving breakthroughs in cell and gene therapies, this Catapult is advancing the development of innovative treatments like NK:IO’s natural killer (NK) cell therapy. This promising approach leverages NK cells' tumour-killing abilities to target solid tumours, supported by cutting-edge manufacturing processes at Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult's Edinburgh labs. 🔬 Digital Catapult: Exploring nanophotonics as a catalyst for medical innovation, Digital Catapult is paving the way for ground-breaking cancer treatments. Techniques like illuminating nanoparticles to generate heat for targeted cancer cell destruction and developing nanophotonic biosensors for personalised medicine are driving progress in diagnostics and therapy. 💊⚡ High Value Manufacturing Catapult – Advancing Cancer Treatment and Diagnostics: CPI is driving the development of next-generation cancer treatments, enabling the scale-up of monoclonal antibodies (mAbs), RNA, oligonucleotides, and lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) for targeted drug delivery. CPI is also at the forefront of cancer diagnostics, collaborating with major industry partners to accelerate biomarker translation from discovery to bedside, improving early detection and personalised medicine. Additionally, CPI is supporting QV Bioelectronics in developing GRACE, an Electric Field Therapy implant designed to slow the progression of glioblastoma, one of the most aggressive brain tumours. By harnessing bioelectronic medicine, this breakthrough approach aims to enhance patient survival and quality of life. With collaboration at the heart of our mission, the Catapult Network is working to transform research into impactful therapies. Together, we can accelerate progress for a cancer-free future 🧠 #Innovation #CancerResearch #AdvancedTherapies

🌍 The UK’s greener future begins right here 🌍   Did you know, Digital Catapult, High Value Manufacturing Catapult, Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult and Satellite Applications Catapult, plus CPI, are all part of the trailblazing Workforce Foresighting Hub?   Powered by Innovate UK and supported by the Catapult Network, the initiative identifies emerging skills gaps in innovation and supports education and talent development in these areas to grow productivity and capability in both our existing, and future workforce.   As the UK moves closer towards our 2030 clean energy target, we recognise the vital importance of having passionate, enigmatic workers to help us achieve our goals and be at the forefront of the world’s greener future 🌱💨☀️   Find out more below ⬇️

From Catapult collaborations, to inspiring the next generation of STEM engineers, spend a few minutes catching up with the latest developments from the Innovate UK Catapult Network this month 🎥 High Value Manufacturing Catapult is inspiring the next generation of STEM talent, with National Composites Centre apprentice Aidan Church sharing his engineering journey and advice during the BBC Bitesize School Tour in Bristol 🧑🔬 Medicines Discovery Catapult and the United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory has secured funding from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) to advance innovative approaches for developing new cancer treatments 🔬 Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult has launched a tailored programme to support Scotland's island businesses in accessing opportunities in the offshore wind sector through its Fit for Offshore Renewables (F4OR) Island initiative 🌊 Satellite Applications Catapult has partnered with Connected Places Catapult and Digital Catapult to support SMEs in using satellite data to develop innovative solutions that improve people's connection with nature through the Design to Deliver programme 🛰️ To find out more, check out our roundup video and follow the links below ⬇️ High Value Manufacturing Catapult – https://shorturl.at/TFhAX Medicines Discovery Catapult – https://shorturl.at/caKhD Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult – https://shorturl.at/dHQSw Satellite Applications Catapult – https://shorturl.at/ZhrQx #CatapultNetwork #Innovation #Growth

🔉NEWS🔉 Did you spot Keir Starmer’s launch of the AI Opportunities Action Plan at UCL last week? 🚀 With 50 recommendations led by Matt Clifford and Peter Kyle, this plan is a game-changer for advancing the UK’s AI sector, boosting growth, and delivering real benefits for the country, including: 💡 There is a £550 billion AI opportunity for the UK in the next decade 💡 There is a vital need to close the infrastructure gap to help startups scale 💡 Access to curated data as a public service will help drive innovation We’re proud of Digital Catapult’s leadership in the AI space and of the work Catapults do to deploy AI solutions across the UK's high-growth sectors. Together, we’re shaping the future of UK tech! Huge shoutout to Susan Bowen, CEO of Digital Catapult who attended the launch in person and shared her insights.  📖 Read the full report and discover the 50-point roadmap here: https://lnkd.in/dg6FbFrG Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e5QbcnQ9 #AI #Innovation #DeepTech #UKTech

The Innovate UK #CatapultNetwork is a series of 9 world-leading technology and innovation centres, established and funded by Innovate UK. Here's a quick guide to one of our 9 centres, the Connected Places Catapult ✈️ What are 'connected places'❓ Places thrive when people are connected - physically, socially, and digitally. From smarter cities to seamless transport, emerging technologies are reshaping how we live, work, and travel 🚄 What does Connected Places Catapult do❓ This Catapult sparks innovation in climate action, connected intelligence, people’s experience, future homes, and more. By collaborating with government, businesses, and communities, barriers are removed, and transformation accelerated ✈️ Mission❓ To position the UK as a global leader in connected innovation, creating smarter cities, sustainable growth, and prosperity for all. Locations: 📍 London 📍 Milton Keynes 📍 Birmingham Stay tuned to hear about the rest of our Catapults! Learn more and discover how you can collaborate with the network: https://loom.ly/xM5lkXA #Collaboration #Netzero #ConnectedPlaces

We’re delighted to share that 12 more inspiring SMEs have been selected to come on to the Design to Deliver programme! 🌍🌱   This pioneering initiative is a collaboration between Connected Places Catapult, Digital Catapult and Satellite Applications Catapult – developed with and funded by Innovate UK. It aims to unlock the potential of the UK design industry to benefit small businesses looking to develop better products and services for the environment, nature, and wildlife.   💰 Each SME is set to receive up to £50,000 to develop their solution alongside a proposed trial plan.   Congrats to the selected companies: Pollenize CIC, openstead, Greentalk, NUNA studio, ReMAKE Materials, Lend and Tend, Mechanimal, NATURE NURTURE CIC, Optimal Cities, Data Dynamics, Map Impact, REWILDlife   We can’t wait to watch their ideas develop!   Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eU7qexap.   #CatapultNetwork #NetZero #Innovation #Design #Nature