Press releases
Our latest achievements and announcements.


Industry giants look to quantum to optimise operations
Eight leading businesses have joined Digital Catapult’s latest quantum innovation accelerator to fast track the development of solutions and accelerate…
Published 28 Nov 2024

Five innovators establish energy efficient Open RAN
Five pioneering organisations join the first ever SONIC Labs Technology Access Programme to address energy efficiency challenges in Open RAN
Published 6 Aug 2024

Digital Catapult welcomes new vendors to test Open RAN deployability in real-world outdoor setting
SONIC Labs Cohort 5 participants will be the first to use SONIC Labs’ outdoor facility.
Published 25 Apr 2024

UK remains the epicentre of deeptech innovation in the eyes of European investors
Digital Catapult, the UK authority on advanced digital technology, has released its European Investor Attitude Tracker, which represents a comprehensive…
Published 28 Nov 2023

Digital Catapult Anniversary: A decade of strategic technology innovation and economic stimulus
Today, Digital Catapult, the UK authority on advanced digital technology, proudly celebrates its ten-year anniversary, marking a decade of stimulus…
Published 28 Nov 2023

SONIC Labs first outdoor Open RAN testing site launches with Ofcom, Cellnex UK and Capgemini
SONIC Labs first outdoor Open RAN testing site launches with Ofcom, Cellnex UK, and Capgemini
Published 31 Oct 2023

SONIC Labs establishes new partnerships with leading Taiwanese innovators to drive Open RAN innovation and investment forward
Seven organisations will test their products in lab and real-world indoor mobile network settings.
Published 14 Sep 2023

Digital Catapult and Ofcom unveil first of its kind Open RAN testing facilities in the UK
Digital Catapult and Ofcom unveil first of its kind Open RAN testing facilities in the UK
Published 29 Mar 2023

Manufacturers herald new digital age with tech investment set to increase in 2023
Digital Catapult’s Manufacturing Leaders Poll 2022 reveals deep tech investment and innovation remain top of the agenda for 2023.
Published 15 Dec 2022

University of Bristol-led consortium to receive nearly £12 million to unlock 6G technology potential
Digital Catapult and consortium partners will develop and industrialise technologies and solutions for future 6G mobile networks.
Published 13 Dec 2022