WHO WE ARE
The Catapult Network brings together nine leading technology and innovation centres spanning over 65 locations across the UK. We are independent not-for-profit private organisations transforming the UK’s capability for innovation in sectors of strength.
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WHAT WE DO
The Catapult Network supports businesses in transforming great ideas into valuable products and services. We are a network of world-leading technology and innovation centres established by Innovate UK. We deliver impact across the UK economy, enabling businesses to thrive in global markets.
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Through the holistic support we provide to our sectors, Catapults are playing a critical role in harnessing the benefits of research and innovation to build the industries of the future, creating new jobs and growth and tackling the biggest challenges facing society.
The Catapult Network is a really important part of the UK’s innovation ecosystem. The talent, the skills, the connections that we have already built up with and through the Catapult Network are extremely important assets for the UK.
The Catapult Network has an important role to play in the UK’s post-pandemic recovery. Bringing together researchers and innovators from across the public and private sectors is vital to our efforts to support a dynamic and vibrant economy in which new ideas, products and services flourish.
Whether it’s fighting the pandemic, helping create a greener and more sustainable world or transforming healthcare, cities or digital futures for people nationwide, our teams in the Catapult Network across the country are addressing the critical challenges that are pivotal to our nation.
The Catapult Network wholeheartedly echoes the Government’s call that science, technology and innovation are integral to future UK growth. By continuing to work together, we can inspire a new generation of innovators, boost business growth, and make the UK a global science superpower and innovation nation for decades to come.
NEWS FROM ACROSS THE NETWORK
Energy Systems
NEWS
UK government responds positively to developing energy system data sharing infrastructure
UK government has today shared a positive response to an assessment of the viability of developing an energy system data sharing infrastructure (DSI), setting clear commitments for its development and confirming its potential contribution to the energy sector.
Satellite Applications
NEWS
The Future of ISAM in the UK: Upgrading and Innovating in Westcott
The Catapult is entering a very exciting period as our project team rapidly close off several major milestones for our In-Orbit Servicing, Assembly and Manufacturing (ISAM) Facility upgrade project. September will see our facility re-open after a period of closure to complete a series of upgrades that will enable the facility to better serve the UK and beyond for simulating in-orbit operations.
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