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Catapulting growth in 2023 and beyond

In the face of many challenges – changing customer desires, cost pressures, supply chain disruption, expected regulatory changes and fierce competition – UK innovation is on the rise. This article showcases how Catapults helped to deliver great results for business and industry in 2023; it summarises our predictions for technology-driven advances in 2024 and the years ahead.

Cell and Gene Therapy

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New projects aim to improve environmental sustainability of the cell and gene therapy industry

The Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult is working with the Innovation Launchpad Network+ on two projects that aim to assess and reduce the environmental impact of the advanced therapies industry. As the cell and gene therapy industry continues to grow, the amount of materials and energy it uses is increasing. For the industry to lessen its impact on the environment, there is a need to find more energy efficient processes and new approaches or technologies to dispose of waste.

Cell and Gene Therapy

New projects aim to improve environmental sustainability of the cell and gene therapy industry

The Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult is working with the Innovation Launchpad Network+ on two projects that aim to assess and reduce the environmental impact of the advanced therapies industry. As the cell and gene therapy industry continues to grow, the amount of materials and energy it uses is increasing. For the industry to lessen its impact on the environment, there is a need to find more energy efficient processes and new approaches or technologies to dispose of waste.

Satellite Applications

UK-Autonomous and Connected Earth Network Launches to Unite Communities through Space Technology

Today marks the launch of the second Satellite Applications Catapult funded Connected Capability Network (CCN) which aims to unite communities across the UK, enabling them to harness the benefits of satellite data and space technology. The UK Autonomous and Connected Earth (UK-ACE) CCN will advance the reach and impact of satellite data and space technology across the UK, emphasising the pivotal roles connectivity and autonomy applications play on Earth. The UK-ACE network will work with stakeholders across space and adjacent sectors by hosting engagement events and activities to help catalyse collaboration and investment opportunities using autonomy and connectivity technologies.

Offshore Renewable Energy

New UK-US collaboration targets innovative UK support for floating wind technology in the United States

Applications open today (18 April 2024) for a unique project that could expand the US market for innovative UK companies developing technology which can help support the growing floating offshore wind market in the United States. The ‘UK-US Floating Offshore Wind Supply Chain Innovation Bilateral (FLOWB)’ supply chain programme brings together the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult and Innovate UK, with US partners including University of Maine and NREL (National Renewable Energy Laboratory). Together they will support UK companies developing exportable technologies to team up with floating wind platform developers in the US and benefit from up to a £1.5 million funding pot.

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Innovating to Net Zero 2024

Innovating to Net Zero explores how the UK can achieve a cost-effective Net Zero energy system. Using a range of plausible Net Zero scenarios it identifies innovation priorities for the design, delivery and operation of an affordable, desirable and resilient future energy system underpinned by low carbon products and services as part of a vibrant and competitive economy. This report aims to give people, businesses and UK government confidence to make investment and innovation decisions, and to take action that moves us closer to meeting our Net Zero targets whilst prospering from green growth opportunities.

Connected Places

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£1.3 million to back cutting-edge transport projects

The latest round of the Government’s Transport Research and Innovation Grant (TRIG) is now open, with organisations and academics able to win up to £45,000 in funding. The TRIG scheme, delivered by Connected Places Catapult, supports businesses and academics working on innovative ideas in the early stages of their research. It aims to improve transport across the country and support skilled UK jobs as part of the Government’s plan to help grow the economy.

Medicines Discovery

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Medicines Discovery Catapult Wins ‘Non-Profit Life Science Innovation Enablers’ Award

Medicines Discovery Catapult received the award for ‘Non-Profit Life Science Innovation Enablers’ at last night’s One Nucleus award ceremony in London. Against some tough competition, Medicines Discovery Catapult was recognised as a key enabler of life science innovation, acknowledging its work to build innovation ecosystems and the impactful strategies it develops to engage with the community.

Medicines Discovery

Medicines Discovery Catapult Wins ‘Non-Profit Life Science Innovation Enablers’ Award

Medicines Discovery Catapult received the award for ‘Non-Profit Life Science Innovation Enablers’ at last night’s One Nucleus award ceremony in London. Against some tough competition, Medicines Discovery Catapult was recognised as a key enabler of life science innovation, acknowledging its work to build innovation ecosystems and the impactful strategies it develops to engage with the community.

Compound Semiconductor Applications

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Compound Semiconductor Applications Catapult publishes annual report for 2022–23

The significant achievements of Compound Semiconductor Applications Catapult in the financial year 2022–23 have been outlined in its annual report, published today. The report highlights progress in the Catapult’s two focus areas — Net Zero and Future Telecoms — and describes how it has helped industry bring next generation compound semiconductor technologies to market.

Compound Semiconductor Applications

Compound Semiconductor Applications Catapult publishes annual report for 2022–23

The significant achievements of Compound Semiconductor Applications Catapult in the financial year 2022–23 have been outlined in its annual report, published today. The report highlights progress in the Catapult’s two focus areas — Net Zero and Future Telecoms — and describes how it has helped industry bring next generation compound semiconductor technologies to market.

High Value Manufacturing

New innovation centre ‘a big bang for regional economic prosperity’

Plans for a new innovation centre, set to turbo charge the local economy and bring millions of pounds of investment to Rochdale and the wider region, have been revealed to North West business leaders. Located on the Atom Valley site, the Centre of Expertise in Advanced Materials and Sustainability (CEAMS) will focus on providing state-of-the-art green manufacturing solutions. Advanced materials are designed to cut down on waste and increase sustainability, making them crucial for business and the environment.

Digital Catapult launches first-of-its-kind accelerator programme to help Northern Ireland’s manufacturing and agri-industries reach net zero

Digital Catapult, the UK authority on advanced digital technology, has launched a cutting-edge accelerator programme with Northern Ireland’s Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) to support the region’s net zero ambition. The Tenfold NetZero Accelerator Programme will support three of Northern Ireland’s leading agriculture and manufacturing businesses to develop proofs-of-concept that will drive adoption of sustainable innovation across the region, and solve complex industrial challenges.

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