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.
Photonics and future connectivity solutions demonstrate UK-wide industrial applications
Ten deep tech companies have successfully trialled photonics and advanced communications solutions through Digital Catapult’s Northern Ireland accelerator programme, boosting…
Published 3 Jul 2025
Digital Catapult – the UK’s first Open Testing & Integration Centre (OTIC) – a milestone in the UK’s advanced connectivity landscape
Digital Catapult – the UK’s first Open Testing & Integration Centre (OTIC) – a milestone in the UK’s advanced connectivity…
Published 1 Jul 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
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
Digital Catapult unveils innovations that will enhance Santa’s Christmas journey
Today, Digital Catapult, the UK authority on advanced digital technology, has unveiled cutting-edge solutions to revolutionise Santa’s operations and ensure…
Published 20 Dec 2023
Four Northern Ireland companies prepare to lead the way in Smart Manufacturing following graduation from Smart Nano NI programme
Four Northern Ireland manufacturing companies are preparing to transform their production operations and improve their output, after graduating from the…
Published 12 Dec 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
New Report Reveals UK’s Leading Position in Tech Investment and High-Growth Startups, but Highlights Inequality Among Founders
A new report exposes the barriers hindering underrepresented founders from accessing investment for their advanced digital technology startups in the…
Published 10 Oct 2023
Digital Catapult and Target3D launch the UK’s first network of Advanced Media Production studios
Digital Catapult has joined forces with Target3D and PROTO to launch the UK’s first network of Advanced Media Production studios.
Published 20 Sep 2023