As part of the Innovate UK Catapult Network, Digital Catapult bridges academia, industry, government, and startups to reduce risks in innovation and commercialise cutting-edge technologies. Its activities cover multiple areas including helping deep-tech ventures scale, enhancing industrial supply-chain resilience, driving industrial decarbonisation, and advancing data-driven, open future networks.
With nearly 300 innovators on its team, representing over 40 nationalities, Digital Catapult prioritises diversity, inclusivity, and creative problem-solving. It maintains regional hubs in London, the North East (Tees Valley), Northern Ireland, and the South West, supporting innovation across all parts of the UK.
The organisation offers a comprehensive suite of support services such as acceleration programmes, technology consulting, testbed facilities, and bespoke platform engineering. These resources empower businesses to explore and adopt technologies like artificial intelligence, quantum computing, immersive media, Internet of Things, distributed systems, and advanced future networks.
Digital Catapult’s core values—Solve What Matters, Partner for Progress, and Challenge Purposefully—reflect its commitment to delivering tangible outcomes, fostering collaboration, and proactively addressing emerging challenges to ensure the UK thrives in the digital age.
Ultimately, Digital Catapult is more than an innovation organisation; it is a dynamic ecosystem builder that shapes technology deployment, economic growth, and societal advancement through deep-tech innovation.
