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Cell and Gene Therapy
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Network established to identify opportunities for regulation to support innovation within advanced therapies
A new network will foster collaboration among regulators, industry, and researchers to ensure there is a world-leading regulatory environment in the UK for advanced therapies that supports companies in the development, trial, and launch of these innovative treatments. Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult, an independent innovation and technology organisation specialising in the advancement of the cell and gene therapy industry, and the Birmingham Health Partners Centre for Regulatory Science and Innovation (CRSI) established the network with funding from Innovate UK and support from the MHRA.
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Cell and Gene Therapy
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Network established to identify opportunities for regulation to support innovation within advanced therapies
A new network will foster collaboration among regulators, industry, and researchers to ensure there is a world-leading regulatory environment in the UK for advanced therapies that supports companies in the development, trial, and launch of these innovative treatments. Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult, an independent innovation and technology organisation specialising in the advancement of the cell and gene therapy industry, and the Birmingham Health Partners Centre for Regulatory Science and Innovation (CRSI) established the network with funding from Innovate UK and support from the MHRA.
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High Value Manufacturing
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High Value Manufacturing Catapult officially opens South Wales site in Baglan
The High Value Manufacturing Catapult has officially opened a new cutting-edge digital factory hub in Baglan, South Wales, in collaboration with Welsh Government. Designed to supercharge innovation in Welsh manufacturing, the facility, opened by Rebecca Evans, Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning at the Welsh Government, is expected to unlock up to £18million in additional GVA annually within five years by helping manufacturers improve their productivity, efficiency and sustainability through the adoption of digital solutions.
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Connected Places
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Safety and sustainability innovations for maritime technology trials
Five small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with novel systems to improve safety and performance within maritime and beyond have been selected to take their ideas to trial. The SMEs are part of Connected Places Catapult’s Maritime Accelerator, and are being supported over five months to develop their innovations and progress them towards commercial readiness.
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UK-India clean tech collaboration marks breakthrough in battery innovation at India Energy Week
Energy Systems Catapult’s ITES scheme celebrated at India Energy Week 2025. LiNa Energy and India’s Tata Power showcased a breakthrough 10kWh solid-state sodium battery, offering a safer, cost-effective alternative to lithium-ion. LiNa also secured £6M investment to scale manufacturing, highlighting UK-India clean tech collaboration.
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Offshore Renewable Energy
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Bespoke opportunity for Scotland’s island businesses as offshore wind supply chain programme opens
Innovative businesses based across Scotland’s island and coastal communities will have the chance to benefit from the opportunities offered by the offshore wind sector when a dedicated industry supply chain programme opens this week. Created by the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult, in partnership with the developers of four major Scottish offshore wind farm projects – MachairWind, Spiorad na Mara, Stoura and Arven – the Fit for Offshore Renewables (F4OR) Island programme will offer fully-funded, expert support to help eligible companies succeed in the offshore wind industry, both at home and abroad.
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Digital Catapult becomes one of the first sites to join national 6G research platform 
Digital Catapult, a deep tech innovation organisation, has become one of the first sites to connect to the JOINER (Joint Open Infrastructure for Networks Research) platform, advancing the development and use of data-driven and open future networks in the UK. Led by the University of Bristol’s Smart Internet Lab, the platform is set to accelerate the adoption of future communication and networking technologies, including 6G, nationwide.
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Digital Catapult becomes one of the first sites to join national 6G research platform 
Digital Catapult, a deep tech innovation organisation, has become one of the first sites to connect to the JOINER (Joint Open Infrastructure for Networks Research) platform, advancing the development and use of data-driven and open future networks in the UK. Led by the University of Bristol’s Smart Internet Lab, the platform is set to accelerate the adoption of future communication and networking technologies, including 6G, nationwide.
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Unlocking New Opportunities: UK and Taiwan Collaborate to Enhance the Global Space Ecosystem
The Satellite Applications Catapult (Catapult) and the Taiwan Space Agency (TASA) have launched a powerful new dataset mapping Taiwan’s growing space ecosystem. Now available through the Space Capabilities Catalogue (SCC), this dataset offers a valuable tool for businesses, researchers, and policymakers looking to explore and compare the UK and Taiwanese space sectors.
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Unlocking New Opportunities: UK and Taiwan Collaborate to Enhance the Global Space Ecosystem
The Satellite Applications Catapult (Catapult) and the Taiwan Space Agency (TASA) have launched a powerful new dataset mapping Taiwan’s growing space ecosystem. Now available through the Space Capabilities Catalogue (SCC), this dataset offers a valuable tool for businesses, researchers, and policymakers looking to explore and compare the UK and Taiwanese space sectors.
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Medicines Discovery
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New Funding Available to Mental Health Drug Discovery Innovators
A new funding call is now open, with up to £700,000 per project available for innovators advancing target validation for novel mental health drug discovery. Wellcome launched the programme in collaboration with Medicines Discovery Catapult’s Psychiatry Consortium to help enable early and robust target validation research. The call will provide funding for validation activities for novel targets with a clear therapeutic concept and strong biological rationale related to early intervention in anxiety, depression and/or psychosis.
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Compound Semiconductor Applications
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North East Advanced Material Electronics Landscape Report launched
A new report, published on behalf of Business Durham and Compound Semiconductor Applications Catapult, shows the significant contribution the North East electronics industry can have on the UK economy. The landscape report of the North East advanced material electronics sector shows that over 7,000 jobs and nearly £900m of gross value added (GVA) is projected be contributed to the UK economy in the next five years. Undertaken by Urban Foresight, the assessment reveals the advanced material electronics sector in the region has potential for "significant growth", and already delivers many jobs and economic benefits.
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