Press releases
Our latest achievements and announcements.


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

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

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 to launch state-of-the-art 5G Immersive Lab in partnership with North of Tyne Combined Authority to break down the barriers to digital adoption in the North East
A state-of-the-art innovation lab is coming to Newcastle City Centre thanks to £700k funding from North of Tyne Combined Authority.…
Published 30 Apr 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

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