Digital Catapult welcomes Chief Executive of UK Government Communications to Belfast

Digital Catapult has welcomed Simon Baugh, Chief Executive of UK Government Communications for a special visit to its regional Belfast centre.

Simon came to Belfast to hear first-hand the positive impact that Digital Catapult is having in the region, both for private sector businesses and large-scale public sector capital projects.

The visit comes just days after Digital Catapult in Northern Ireland was highlighted in the Autumn Statement, “…with the government confirming that funding for the UK’s nine Catapults will increase by 35% compared to the last 5-year funding cycle. This £1.6 billion investment will allow Catapults to continue to support innovation and commercialisation by providing access to world-leading facilities, skills, and equipment across the UK.”

As part of his visit, Simon experienced immersive technology demonstrations from the Digital Catapult Immersive team, featuring Belfast-based company RETiniZE, which produces VR experiences. Digital Catapult is also a member of the Smart Nano NI Manufacturing Consortium.

Digital Catapult Northern Ireland connects industry and academia to build innovative partnerships, helping organisations of all sizes to work smarter by originating and adopting advanced digital technologies. Click here to find out more about Digital Catapult in Northern Ireland.