Case Studies from across the Catapults
- Skills (11),
- Regional growth (18),
- Highlights (27),
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (12),
- International (12),
- Academic engagement (19),
- Net Zero (23),
- Health (18),
- Digital technologies (18),
- Business growth (29),
- Supply chains (6),
- Leveraging Investment (19),
Themes
- Cross-Catapult (2),
- Cell and Gene Therapy (17),
- Compound Semiconductor Applications (12),
- Connected Places (15),
- Digital (16),
- Energy Systems (16),
- High Value Manufacturing (18),
- Medicines Discovery (15),
- Offshore Renewable Energy (16),
- Satellite Applications (15),
Catapults
Satellite Applications
Case Study
Catalysing private sector funding for the space sector
When the Satellite Applications Catapult was created, one of its first priorities was to address the lack of private finance in the sector. By working with the investment community to educate them about space, the need for a dedicated venture capital fund was established, and by working with the British Business Bank the Catapult stimulated the development of the first dedicated fund committed to investing in innovative companies in the UK Space Sector.
Satellite Applications
Case Study
Stimulating a five-fold increase in the size of the UK space ecosystem
The Catapult’s support for a UK-wide space ecosystem, has led to a thriving national space economy, with five-fold growth in the number of UK companies actively involved in space. The sector now generates £15.8 billion for the UK economy, and employs 47,000 people. Companies supported by the Catapult have secured over £400 million in private investment.
Satellite Applications
Case Study
Satellite-enabled technologies to halt the loss of Kenya’s biodiversity
Providing UK businesses with the opportunity to help maintain Kenyan biodiversity, habitats and local livelihoods using the latest satellite application technology.
High Value Manufacturing
Case Study
International partnership develops time and cost-saving methodology in nuclear manufacturing
Medicines Discovery
Case Study
Launch of a drug discovery consortium to address the unmet therapeutic needs of people living with mental health conditions
The Psychiatry Consortium is a £4 million international collaboration between seven global pharmaceutical companies and two leading medical research charities, convened and managed by Medicines Discovery Catapult, to support high-value drug discovery projects that address the unmet therapeutic needs of people living with mental health conditions, including psychiatric symptoms associated with dementia.
Cell and Gene Therapy
Case Study
Growing new capabilities with German company Rentschler Biopharma SE
Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult partnered with German based Rentschler Biopharma to enable the establishment of new ATMP development and manufacturing capabilities in the UK, to benefit the UK and international demand and further strengthen the UK ecosystem and international supply chain.
Compound Semiconductor Applications
Case Study
Spearheading semiconductor research through a Taiwanese partnership
Confirming Taiwan as a key international partner for the UK’s semiconductor industry, the Compound Semiconductor Applications Catapult formed a long term partnership with the Industrial Technology Research Institute of Taiwan (ITRI) aimed at boosting bilateral collaboration.
Digital
Case Study
Facilitating access to the South East Asian market for UK tech suppliers
Digital Catapult partners with Malaysia’s Maxis TV to tap into UK specialist expertise using data to drive user experience.
Offshore Renewable Energy
Case Study
UK companies working with China to meet low carbon energy demand
The TUS -ORE Catapult Research Centre (TORC) is a leading renewable energy technology R&D centre enabling UK businesses to access what is predicted to become the world’s largest offshore wind market.
Cell and Gene Therapy
Case Study
Powering up the cell and gene therapy industry in the UK
Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult is building the world’s most complete advanced therapies ecosystem, creating UK industry attractiveness with potential for inward investment and export.
Satellite Applications
Case Study
Valuing diversity of experience, culture and thinking
Satellite Applications Catapult takes great pride in the cultural diversity of its employees and through a recent ‘all employee’ survey, it has embarked on a more deliberate and planned approach to true inclusivity.
High Value Manufacturing
Case Study
Enriching the workplace through celebrating diversity and sharing experiences
At the Manufacturing Technology Centre, part of the High Value Manufacturing Catapult, both the Executive Leadership Team and colleagues across the organisation know that the diversity of the organisation is what makes the Centre such a success as well as a great company to work for.
Digital
Case Study
Making immersive experiences accessible
Digital Catapult is committed to supporting and developing activities that values equality, diversity and inclusion both in the workplace and in the innovative programmes and projects it is developing or partnering in.
Cell and Gene Therapy
Case Study
Becoming a beacon of equality, diversity and inclusion within the Cell and Gene Therapy sector
Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult prides itself on having a diverse, inclusive and balanced workforce and aims to create an environment where people are fully supported and feel that they can be themselves at work, irrespective of skin colour, age, sexuality and disability.
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