Black Founders Programme
The Black Founders Programme is an accelerator targeted at pre-seed or seed stage, Black-founded companies creating innovative products and services...
Press releases
Our latest achievements and announcements.
UK Digital Twin Centre opens in Belfast to drive nationwide industrial innovation
The UK Digital Twin Centre has officially opened in Belfast, marking a major milestone in the UK’s digital innovation landscape.…
Published 2 May 2025
AI-driven solutions set to build on the strengths of UK construction
AI-driven solutions set to build on the strengths of UK construction through the Innovate UK BridgeAI programme
Published 23 Apr 2025
Digital Catapult becomes one of the first sites to join national 6G research platform
Digital Catapult has become one of the first sites to connect to the JOINER (Joint Open Infrastructure for Networks Research)…
Published 12 Feb 2025
Eleven local innovators seek to solve industry challenges using deep tech
Eleven local innovators seek to solve industry challenges using deep tech through the Smart Nano NI Technology Access Programme.
Published 21 Jan 2025
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
DAERA and Digital Catapult event showcases how collaboration and innovation can help industry address climate change challenges
Around 70 representatives from government, industry and other stakeholders recently gathered at CAFRE’s Loughry Campus for an event showcasing innovative…
Published 13 Nov 2024
Digital Catapult set to ‘light up’ deep tech innovation in Northern Ireland
Applications are open for an initiative designed to accelerate the practical application of deep tech across Northern Ireland’s growing industries.…
Published 24 Oct 2024
Digital Catapult’s 5G Immersive Lab opened by UK Tech Minister
Sir Chris Bryant MP, Minister of State at the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and the Department for Culture,…
Published 1 Oct 2024
Black founders to benefit from creative-technology startup support
Black founders to benefit from creative-technology startup support with the Black Founders Programme
Published 19 Sep 2024
Creative industries to be catalysed by advanced AI solutions
Creative industries to be catalysed by advanced AI solutions through the Innovate UK BridgeAI programme
Published 13 Sep 2024