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.
Digital Catapult continues its investment journey with Sheffield-based startup Productive Machines to shore up UK digital supply chains
Digital Catapult, a deep tech innovation organisation, has invested £510,000 into Productive Machines, a Yorkshire-based startup that is set to…
Published 24 Jul 2025
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
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 launches Hydrogen Sensor Accelerator to propel hydrogen technology into UK’s industrial landscape
Digital Catapult launches Hydrogen Sensor Accelerator to propel hydrogen technology into UK’s industrial landscape
Published 30 Jan 2024
Startups and industry experts work together to transform smart manufacturing in latest Smart Nano NI programme
Nine companies from across Northern Ireland commence their innovation journey on the latest Smart Nano NI Accelerator Programme, led by…
Published 25 Jan 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
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
Northern Ireland’s largest 5G testbed in Derry-Londonderry set to supercharge smart manufacturing
Local technology consortium Smart Nano NI launches the largest 5G testbed in Northern Ireland in Derry-Londonderry Local technology consortium Smart…
Published 26 Sep 2023