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Cell and Gene Therapy (16),
Compound Semiconductor Applications (13),
Connected Places (14),
Digital (14),
Energy Systems (14),
High Value Manufacturing (17),
Medicines Discovery (15),
Offshore Renewable Energy (14),
Satellite Applications (14),

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Offshore Renewable Energy

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Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult and Durham University reduce the duration and costs of wind turbine blade testing

Working in collaboration with Durham University, the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult’s blade experts developed a bi-axial testing method to address the challenge of reducing the duration and costs of blade testing, while making it more representative of real-world operating conditions.

Offshore Renewable Energy

Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult and Durham University reduce the duration and costs of wind turbine blade testing

Working in collaboration with Durham University, the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult’s blade experts developed a bi-axial testing method to address the challenge of reducing the duration and costs of blade testing, while making it more representative of real-world operating conditions.

Offshore Renewable Energy

Aligning Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult and UK academic expertise to support the needs of the offshore renewables industry

The Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult has established three Research Hubs that form part of their academic engagement plan and connect the Catapult’s assets (both test facilities and researchers) with academia.

Satellite Applications

Researcher in Residence programme between Satellite Applications Catapult and University of Oxford explores uses of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning in disaster management applications.

The Satellite Applications Catapult has been applying artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning in a number of programmes, including collaborative work with the University of Oxford that has led to significant successes, such as identifying marine polluters through the Earth and Sea Observation System.

Connected Places

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Sparking the innovation potential of every place

All innovation happens somewhere. Connected Places Catapult is partnering with research and development institutions across the UK to mobilise a network of effective innovation ecosystems. These partnerships enable universities to connect with the technology ecosystem and spark new innovations.

Connected Places

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Securing the future of drone services

Connected Places Catapult is partnering with IoT security start-up, ANGOKA and Cranfield University to protect drone communications in the Unmanned Aircraft Systems Authentication System project.

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Efficiency and productivity in construction

Energy Systems Catapult assesses the performance of a new platform for the efficient and economical construction of homes to meet Government’s net zero targets and to tackle housing shortages.

Efficiency and productivity in construction

Energy Systems Catapult assesses the performance of a new platform for the efficient and economical construction of homes to meet Government’s net zero targets and to tackle housing shortages.

High Value Manufacturing

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UK Manufacturing Forum

The UK Manufacturing Forum (UKMF) has become a vital network in the annual calendar of the UK’s manufacturing community, for both industry and academia.

High Value Manufacturing

UK Manufacturing Forum

The UK Manufacturing Forum (UKMF) has become a vital network in the annual calendar of the UK’s manufacturing community, for both industry and academia.

Connected Places

Intelligent mobility solutions

With support from Connected Places Catapult, Ginger Town, a micro-mobility fleet operator, is accelerating its deployment of e-mobility solutions in UK towns and cities.

Satellite Applications

Transformation in UK satellite based services

A collaboration between the Satellite Applications Catapult and AAC Clyde Space has led to the development of a new miniature satellite (UKube-1).

Satellite Applications

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Connecting Emergency Responders

With support from the Satellite Applications Catapult, Excelerate Technology, pioneers of the provision of resilient, zero-gap connectivity in the Emergency Responder market, is leading work to design, develop and deliver major advancements in coastal connectivity.

Offshore Renewable Energy

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A launch pad for innovators to get new solutions to market

The Launch Academy is Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult’s offshore wind technology accelerator programme for enhancing the UK’s supply chain, boosting UK content and supporting cost reduction through innovation.

Offshore Renewable Energy

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Advancing technology innovation for green energy

The Levenmouth Demonstration Turbine (LDT) in Fife provides a unique, world-leading facility, hosting some of the offshore renewable energy industry’s most exciting new technologies.

Offshore Renewable Energy

Advancing technology innovation for green energy

The Levenmouth Demonstration Turbine (LDT) in Fife provides a unique, world-leading facility, hosting some of the offshore renewable energy industry’s most exciting new technologies.

Medicines Discovery

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Mobilising national high scale COVID-19 testing

In March 2020, the UK government announced the launch of a national testing effort to support the UK’s fight against coronavirus via the establishment of a network of high-scale testing laboratories, known as “Lighthouse Labs”.

Medicines Discovery

Mobilising national high scale COVID-19 testing

In March 2020, the UK government announced the launch of a national testing effort to support the UK’s fight against coronavirus via the establishment of a network of high-scale testing laboratories, known as “Lighthouse Labs”.

Medicines Discovery

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Developing new treatments to prevent thrombosis

LUNAC Therapeutics, a UK based drug discovery company, together with the Medicines Discovery Catapult and the University of Leeds, are working on the development of an innovative first-in-class anticoagulant treatment drug with minimal bleeding risk.

High Value Manufacturing

Enabling battery technology for green heating

The High Value Manufacturing Catapult’s Centre at WMG supported Arriba Technologies Ltd to develop a solar-powered heat pump for large buildings including hospitals, factories and schools reliant on natural gas, set to slash carbon emissions.

High Value Manufacturing

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Delivering vital medical equipment, saving lives

Following a call with the Prime Minister, Dick Elsy, CEO of the High Value Manufacturing Catapult convened an industrial consortium to support produce vital ventilator devices and support the NHS in its fight against Covid-19.

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Large scale real-world testing for energy consumption products

Through the Living Lab facility, Energy Systems Catapult provided U-Floor Technologies Ltd, with a wealth of data about the performance of their smart ventilation product – AirEx, enabling them to validate their initial energy savings estimates.

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Incentivising energy efficiency in the home

Energy Systems Catapult’s Innovator Support Platform (ISP) delivered tailor made business incubation and acceleration support that enabled Equiwatt, a provider of digital smart meter automation technology, to secure over £300,000 in investment.

Incentivising energy efficiency in the home

Energy Systems Catapult’s Innovator Support Platform (ISP) delivered tailor made business incubation and acceleration support that enabled Equiwatt, a provider of digital smart meter automation technology, to secure over £300,000 in investment.

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Making the next generation of immersive content a reality

Digital Catapult, in partnership with immersive media company Hammerhead Interactive Limited and Microsoft Mixed Reality Capture Studio, launched DimensionTM, a state-of-the-art volumetric and 3D capture studio for the next generation of immersive content.

Making the next generation of immersive content a reality

Digital Catapult, in partnership with immersive media company Hammerhead Interactive Limited and Microsoft Mixed Reality Capture Studio, launched DimensionTM, a state-of-the-art volumetric and 3D capture studio for the next generation of immersive content.

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Building trust and resilience with Distributed Ledger technologies

Digital Catapult’s DLT Field Labs offer businesses the opportunity to explore how distributed ledger technologies can address commercial and operational challenges.

Cell and Gene Therapy

Pioneering technology to increase effectiveness of gene therapeutics

A collaboration between the Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult and Synpromics set out to develop novel scalable manufacturing processes and technologies to produce viral vectors at scale.

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