Digital Twin Academic R&D Accelerator

Opportunity

Join Digital Catapult’s 11-month accelerator for academics and RTOs, developing solutions to real Digital Twin challenges.

Open date: 10 Dec 2025 Close date: 11 Feb 2026

Beyond the pilot: How Tenfold NetZero continues to shape agri-food innovation

Case study

AgriSearch, Northern Ireland’s farmer-funded research and innovation body, joined the pilot programme with a clear challenge in mind: how to…

Beyond the pilot: How Tenfold NetZero has supported innovation at Dale Farm

Case study

Dale Farm joined the Tenfold NetZero Accelerator Pilot Programme in 2023, seeking a better way to track on-farm animal feed…

Beyond the pilot: How Encirc and i3D Robotics turned Tenfold NetZero’s proof-of-concept into real-world impact

Case study

Since completing the Tenfold NetZero Accelerator Pilot Programme in November 2024, i3D robotics is demonstrating how a well-structured innovation challenge…

Photonics and future connectivity solutions demonstrate UK-wide industrial applications 

Press Release

Ten deep tech companies have successfully trialled photonics and advanced communications solutions through Digital Catapult’s Northern Ireland accelerator programme, boosting…

Published 3 Jul 2025

Integrated Photonics Bootcamp in collaboration with Smart Nano NI

Opportunity

Join Digital Catapult at this interactive, in-person training programme is designed to address the critical skills gap in integrated photonics…

Open date: 1 Jul 2025 Close date: 12 Aug 2025

Rubik’s Winning Formula: From Prototype to Market via the Manufacturing Innovation Challenge 

Case study

Manufacturing tech startup Rubik accelerated its Data Mule MVP by six months through Digital Catapult’s Manufacturing Innovation Challenge. With expert…

UK Digital Twin Centre opens in Belfast to drive nationwide industrial innovation

Press Release

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

SymphoMe: case study

Case study

Part of the Black Founders Programme, Digital Catapult supported Nyangibo Gallery to get investment ready and receive business expertise

Empowering the Future: Smiley Monroe’s Mentorship in Smart Nano Innovation

Case study

Part of the Smart Nano NI Programne, Smiley Monroe joined the Manufacturing Innovation Challenge led by Digital Catapult as an…