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Cross-Catapult (2),
Cell and Gene Therapy (15),
Compound Semiconductor Applications (13),
Connected Places (14),
Digital (15),
Energy Systems (14),
High Value Manufacturing (17),
Medicines Discovery (14),
Offshore Renewable Energy (15),
Satellite Applications (14),

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Satellite Applications

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Protecting UK interests and industry at sea – from space

Working with the Home Office, DEFRA and FCDO, the Satellite Applications Catapult has supported evolution of government policy while securing economic benefits in several area areas. Their work with Marine Protected Areas is using satellite technology to protect the fishing industry from orbit.

Satellite Applications

Protecting UK interests and industry at sea – from space

Working with the Home Office, DEFRA and FCDO, the Satellite Applications Catapult has supported evolution of government policy while securing economic benefits in several area areas. Their work with Marine Protected Areas is using satellite technology to protect the fishing industry from orbit.

Satellite Applications

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

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

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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

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International partnership develops time and cost-saving methodology in nuclear manufacturing

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Delivering change for Cacao in Colombia through a cross-Catapult collaboration

Since 2018 the Satellite Applications Catapult has been working with the Manufacturing Technology Centre (part of the High Value Manufacturing Catapult) on a project to transform the way farmers produce cacao in Colombia.

Delivering change for Cacao in Colombia through a cross-Catapult collaboration

Since 2018 the Satellite Applications Catapult has been working with the Manufacturing Technology Centre (part of the High Value Manufacturing Catapult) on a project to transform the way farmers produce cacao in Colombia.

Connected Places

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Leveraging UK expertise to address Net Zero challenges in Latin America

The quest for a green recovery from the pandemic and renewed Governmental commitments to tackle climate change, is fuelling the translation of Net Zero pledges, plans and ambitions into real world actions in cities globally. Connected Places Catapult is helping to address these challenges with several collaborations in Latin American cities.

Connected Places

Leveraging UK expertise to address Net Zero challenges in Latin America

The quest for a green recovery from the pandemic and renewed Governmental commitments to tackle climate change, is fuelling the translation of Net Zero pledges, plans and ambitions into real world actions in cities globally. Connected Places Catapult is helping to address these challenges with several collaborations in Latin American cities.

Medicines Discovery

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

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

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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.

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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.

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Smart energy innovator missions to India and Thailand

Energy Systems Catapult established Energy Launchpad International in response to export challenges, barriers and needs highlighted by smart energy innovators. The programme combines international experience of running missions with a unique SME incubation service.

Smart energy innovator missions to India and Thailand

Energy Systems Catapult established Energy Launchpad International in response to export challenges, barriers and needs highlighted by smart energy innovators. The programme combines international experience of running missions with a unique SME incubation service.

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Innovating for Clean Air in India

Energy Systems Catapult, Connected Places Catapult and Satellite Applications Catapult collaborated on a joint programme to harness private sector and academic expertise from the UK and India to support the development of electric vehicle (EV) integration and clean air innovation in Bengaluru, India.

Innovating for Clean Air in India

Energy Systems Catapult, Connected Places Catapult and Satellite Applications Catapult collaborated on a joint programme to harness private sector and academic expertise from the UK and India to support the development of electric vehicle (EV) integration and clean air innovation in Bengaluru, India.

Offshore Renewable Energy

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

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

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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

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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.

High Value Manufacturing

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Equality, diversity and inclusion audit

The National Composites Centre, part of the High Value Manufacturing Catapult, undertook a review of their internal policies and procedures to ensure they encapsulate equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) practices across the Centre.

High Value Manufacturing

Equality, diversity and inclusion audit

The National Composites Centre, part of the High Value Manufacturing Catapult, undertook a review of their internal policies and procedures to ensure they encapsulate equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) practices across the Centre.

High Value Manufacturing

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Capturing perceptions of inclusivity

CPI, part of the High Value Manufacturing Catapult, incorporated inclusion measurements into their annual employee survey to provide baseline data in order to measure progress in the coming years as they complete their road map activities.

High Value Manufacturing

Capturing perceptions of inclusivity

CPI, part of the High Value Manufacturing Catapult, incorporated inclusion measurements into their annual employee survey to provide baseline data in order to measure progress in the coming years as they complete their road map activities.

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

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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