Press releases
Our latest achievements and announcements.


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

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

Eleven more companies join Digital Catapult’s innovative Digital Supply Chain Hub programme to solve manufacturing challenges
Eleven more companies join Digital Catapult’s innovative Digital Supply Chain Hub programme to solve manufacturing challenges (26 July 2023, London):…
Published 26 Jul 2023