Catapult Network

We’re coming to the end of another successful month at the Innovate UK Catapult Network 🚀 High Value Manufacturing Catapult and the Great South West Partnership have developed a report highlighting the South West’s potential to drive innovation, support clean energy and contribute to national resilience within the sector 📈 Medicines Discovery Catapult has launched its second funding round, offering up to £5 million to support cutting-edge diagnostics projects as part of a larger investment aimed at addressing the global challenge of antimicrobial resistance (#AMR) 🔬 Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult is inviting companies based in Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex to express their interest in a new industry-backed catalyst project designed to de-risk and support the development of new products and services 🌊 Satellite Applications Catapult has opened its Northern Ireland Space Enterprise Lab (#SEL) at Queen's University Belfast’s AMIC Harbour site. The new site brings additional technology and support to innovators and businesses in the region 🛰️ To find out more, check out our roundup video and follow the links below ⬇️ High Value Manufacturing Catapult – https://shorturl.at/CDc9b Medicines Discovery Catapult – https://shorturl.at/BOQbm Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult – https://shorturl.at/BdUx1 Satellite Applications Catapult – https://shorturl.at/msQec #CatapultNetwork #Innovation #Growth

Did you hear, Ed Miliband, Michael Shanks, and Juergen Maier CBE FRS FREng visited Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult’s Floating Wind Innovation Centre (FLOWIC) yesterday, to discuss how GB Energy can support investment and innovation in this space? 💨 The Innovate UK Catapult Network is proud to be driving forward the country’s journey to green energy 🌍

✅Are you an SME looking for expert support? ✅Are you exploring solutions to unlock human behaviours and regenerate nature? ✅Are you keen to receive up to £50,000 in funding? @Connected Places Catapult, @Digital Catapult and @Satellite Applications Catapult have launched their brand-new #DesignToDeliver programme – and are accepting applications now! 🚀 Find out more and apply 👉 https://loom.ly/Bo2t_BI #CatapultNetwork #Design #Innovation #Sustainability #Technology #Information #Nature

The Innovate UK Catapult Network is pleased to see the Government’s introduction of a pro-business Industrial Strategy Green Paper ⚙️🧬💻 Guy Newey, Chair of the Innovate UK Catapult Network and CEO of Energy Systems Catapult shares his thoughts... "We welcome the UK Government's new Industrial Strategy Green Paper. A clear and focused strategy will underline the UK’s position as a global leader in innovation. The Innovate UK Catapult Network is committed to playing its part in realising this vision. "We work with many of the most exciting, ground-breaking businesses across the nation and this strategy demonstrates an unequivocal commitment to fostering innovation and driving economic growth in key sectors. This aligns with our mission to push the boundaries of innovative and technological advancements for a better economy, society and planet. "Catapults look forward to collaborating with Innovate UK and DSIT to ensure this Industrial Strategy unlocks the UK's potential for economic growth and global competitiveness through science, innovation and technology." Department for Business and Trade #IndustrialStrategy #Industry #UK

We’re welcoming October with more fantastic news from across the Innovate UK Catapult Network! ⚡ Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult and the Advanced Therapy Treatment Centre (ATTC), which works closely with the NHS, has welcomed a new centre – the London Advanced Therapies ATTC to help accelerate the delivery of cell and gene therapy clinical trials 🔬 As part of the Innovate UK-funded ‘Spark their imagination; power their future’ project in partnership with the UK Electronics Skills Foundation (UKESF), Compound Semiconductor Applications (CSA) Catapult has awarded 24 Year 13 students from across Wales bursaries to provide support while they complete electronics-related degrees to help kick-start their career in technology 🚀 UK Power Networks and partners including Connected Places Catapult has secured £10 million in funding to develop the Climate Resilience Demonstrator CReDo on behalf of Ofgem and Innovate UK ♻️ Digital Catapult, in partnership with Sony Music Entertainment and Sony Music Publishing UK, has selected ten startups from across the UK’s creative industries to drive the application of deep tech and break down barriers to success for underrepresented founders 🎧 Energy Systems Catapult is calling on the government to trial its Warm Home Prescription on a national level in a bid to reduce cold home-related deaths in the UK 🏠 Watch the video to find out more, and check out the full stories below ⬇️ Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult – https://shorturl.at/eBBqe Compound Semiconductor Applications (CSA) Catapult – https://shorturl.at/6lvIL Connected Places Catapult – https://shorturl.at/Zcpzi Digital Catapult – https://shorturl.at/LS6oB Energy Systems Catapult – https://shorturl.at/eDCxH #CatapultNetwork #Innovation #Investment #SupplyChain #Sustainability

What exactly is the Innovate UK Catapult Network? 🇬🇧 The #CatapultNetwork is a series of 9 world-leading technology and innovation centres, established and funded by Innovate UK. Spanning over 65 locations across the UK, the network helps transform the UK's capabilities for #innovation across a range of sectors. Check out the Catapults ⬇️ 🧬 Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult 💡 Compound Semiconductor Applications (CSA) Catapult 🚇 Connected Places Catapult 💻 Digital Catapult ⚡ Energy Systems Catapult 🪙 High Value Manufacturing Catapult 💊 Medicines Discovery Catapult 🌊 Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult 🛰️ Satellite Applications Catapult Learn more: https://loom.ly/sfK71qE #Collaboration #Research

A huge congratulations to The University of Sheffield AMRC and Boeing for their well-deserved win! 👏 With funding and support from High Value Manufacturing Catapult and Innovate UK, this is a fantastic example of the #innovation and #collaboration we’re so proud of here at the Innovate UK #CatapultNetwork 🚀

Did you know, we have a number of podcasts across the Innovate UK #CatapultNetwork? 🎤 With each episode welcoming new guest speakers or industry leaders, we delve into all things #innovation across a range of sectors ⚡ By putting #innovation under the spotlight, we help to discover the best solutions for overcoming barriers to business growth 🚀 Fancy a listen? Pick your pod ⬇️ #SuperchargingInnovation ➡️ https://loom.ly/s9H6A4w Connected Places Catapult ➡️ https://loom.ly/ZKRkMUk Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult ➡️ https://loom.ly/VaR7NiM Satellite Applications Catapult ➡️ https://loom.ly/uSeLGfY #InternationalPodcastDay #SuperchargingInnovation #CatapultNetwork

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Did you know... Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult and the Advanced Therapy Treatment Centre (ATTC) network, which works closely with the NHS, has opened a new centre — the London Advanced Therapies ATTC. This network aims to accelerate the delivery of cell and gene therapy clinical trials, resulting in more patients accessing transformative treatments 🧬 #CatapultNetwork #Innovation #Collaboration #London