MSISA Legacy
Case Studies
Read the success stories behind the Made Smarter Technology Accelerator, delivered by Digital Catapult and funded by UKRI, connecting leading UK manufacturers with pioneering startups to co-develop digital solutions to pressing industry challenges. The programme culminated in the creation and showcase of four funded MVPs, offering new insights and innovations for the UK manufacturing sector.
Wondrwall: Cutting bills while boosting grid flexibility
Read more about how Wondrwall joined the GridFlex Innovator Programme, delivered by Digital Catapult and Energy Systems Catapult, funded by…
Olsights: Clearing the path to grid connection
Read more about how Olsights joined the GridFlex Innovator Programme, delivered by Digital Catapult and Energy Systems Catapult, funded by…
Quantum optimisation for satellite telecoms
Learn how Viasat investigated quantum computing to optimise its satellite telecoms network.
Quantum optimisation for the Energy Network
Learn how SIMULEX investigated quantum computing to optimise energy networks, including hydrogen storage.
Digital Catapult’s AI journey: from garage to national infrastructure
Read the story of our role in the growth of the UK’s AI ecosystem from its foundations to today.
Building foundations: How Repped Music developed its technology roadmap
Repped Music is addressing a persistent problem in the digital music industry: incomplete catalogue availability across streaming platforms. Founded by…
Scaling Sustainable Tourism: Using AI to create tailored climate action plans
Climate Friendly Travel Services is a UK start-up specialising in Climate Action Plans for Tourism companies and destinations. It is…
Using AI to optimise capacity management for public transport
Read more about how OpenCapacity took part in the High Growth AI Accelerator delivered by Digital Catapult for BridgeAI, an Innovate UK programme. With fluctuating…
Material Index uses AI to boost construction’s circular economy
Read more about how Material Index took part in the High Growth AI Accelerator delivered by Digital Catapult for BridgeAI, an Innovate UK programme. The…
Unwired Dance Theatre advances accessibility for immersive performances
To explore accessibility for their immersive production, Unwired Dance Theatre worked with our Advanced Media Production Studio.
Beyond the pilot: How Tenfold NetZero continues to shape agri-food innovation
AgriSearch, Northern Ireland’s farmer-funded research and innovation body, joined the pilot programme with a clear challenge in mind: how to…
Supporting Commercialisation Through MyWorld
The application of commercially focused immersive technology expertise to help startups develop scalable solutions.
How layered funding unlocks long-term creative technology growth
A layered, place-based approach to funding and support, designed to help creative technology companies progress in the West of England.
Making the best of both worlds a reality for content creators: Why we invested in Camera Intelligence
We invested £550,000 in our accelerator alum and deep tech startup, Camera Intelligence. Here’s why.
Terra Datum: Measuring energy consumption during virtual production
Understand how virtual production can be made more sustainable through the Terra Datum project at the Advanced Media Production Studio.
JET Connectivity: case study
JET Connectivity’s team of engineers can quickly transform sites to a private 5G hotspot of connectivity by utilising its own…
Machine Intelligence Using AI to analyse digital X-ray images
Through the Made Smarter Technology Accelerator, BAE Systems partnered with startup Machine Intelligence to develop an AI prototype capable of…
Total Control Pro Dynamic scheduling that reacts intelligently to changes in customer demand
As part of the Made Smarter Technology Accelerator, Safran Landing Systems partnered with Total Control Pro to develop a scalable,…
Riscon Solutions & Inventia UK – Remotely monitoring drinking water quality
As part of the Made Smarter Technology Accelerator, Northumbrian Water partnered with Riscon-Inventia to develop a real-time remote water quality…
Beyond the pilot: How Tenfold NetZero has supported innovation at Dale Farm
Dale Farm joined the Tenfold NetZero Accelerator Pilot Programme in 2023, seeking a better way to track on-farm animal feed…












































