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 (14),
- Digital (14),
- Energy Systems (14),
- High Value Manufacturing (16),
- Medicines Discovery (14),
- Offshore Renewable Energy (15),
- Satellite Applications (13),
Catapults (Reset)
Satellite Applications
Case Study
Bringing space technology to Leicester – and beyond
Leicester is in the top 10% of UK areas in most need of economic growth, as published in the 2022 Mercury report. Despite this, Leicester has shown strong potential to grow its satellite data services and to exploit the opportunity of rapid satellite manufacturing, to boost local growth and create highly skilled jobs in the region.
Satellite Applications
Case Study
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
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
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.
Satellite Applications
Case Study
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
Case Study
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.
Satellite Applications
Case Study
Bringing space to innovative UK companies
Satellite Applications Catapult’s IOD programme offers companies a fast-track, low-cost opportunity to test a service or technology in orbit, helping international companies move operations to the UK and open up new commercial opportunities in aerospace, maritime transportation, agriculture, insurance and energy.
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