Press releases
Our latest achievements and announcements.


Digital Catapult onboards a further nine companies from across the globe to trial Open RAN in the UK
Five organisations will test their products in lab and real-world indoor mobile network settings.
Published 8 Dec 2022

Digital Catapult reveals Capgemini in the UK as the latest company to join its SONIC Labs testbed
Digital Catapult reveals Capgemini as the latest company to join its SONIC Labs testbed.
Published 2 Nov 2022

Digital Catapult welcomes telecoms giants to new Advisory Board and Industry Groups to support Open RAN development
Digital Catapult announces Advisory Board and Industry Groups.
Published 13 Oct 2022

Digital Catapult kicks off five-year journey to develop Smart Manufacturing in Northern Ireland
Digital Catapult launches the Smart Manufacturing programme for startups and corporates in Northern Ireland.
Published 2 Aug 2022

£10 million awarded to UK Telecoms Innovation Network to boost creativity in telecoms supply chain
Digital Catapult is part of UKTIN, which has received £10 million to support telecoms R&D.
Published 26 Jul 2022

Digital Catapult unveils five companies to explore the potential of Open RAN technology on its SONIC Labs testbed
Five organisations will test their products in lab and real-world indoor mobile network settings.
Published 18 Jul 2022

SP Energy Networks and Digital Catapult partner to develop a digital twin of the electricity network
An interoperable digital twin of the UK’s electricity transmission and distribution networks will aid decision making.
Published 28 Apr 2022

SONIC Labs next phase live following £15 million Government investment
SONIC Labs’ new phase will include the creation of additional physical lab environments at multiple sites including Digital Catapult and…
Published 26 Apr 2022

MyWorld initiative launches £2 million funding opportunity
First MyWorld funding opportunity launches for technology advances to improve audience experience in the creative sector.
Published 11 Apr 2022

Digital Catapult report paves the way for widespread 5G adoption at live events
A breakthrough report looks at how 5G is revolutionising the way fans interact with live content.
Published 31 Mar 2022