Digital Catapult launches Advanced Connectivity Technology Access Programme to accelerate real-world innovation

Press Release

Digital Catapult has launched the Smart Nano Advanced Connectivity Technology Access Programme, bringing together 10 companies to accelerate real-world applications…

Published 6 May 2026

Digital Catapult’s AI journey: from garage to national infrastructure

Case study

Read the story of our role in the growth of the UK’s AI ecosystem from its foundations to today.

Smart Nano Industrial Photonics Bootcamp

Opportunity

Build practical photonics capability through hands-on training in PIC design, simulation, and prototyping, with access to Smart Nano NI infrastructure…

Open date: 16 Apr 2026 Close date: 18 May 2026

Digital Catapult QTAP in partnership with NQCC’s SparQ

Opportunity

A 6 month structured programme that aims to support organisations to accelerate the UK’s quantum readiness by cultivating practical capabilities…

Open date: 14 Apr 2026 Close date: 12 May 2026

Building foundations: How Repped Music developed its technology roadmap

Case study

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

Case study

Climate Friendly Travel Services is a UK start-up specialising in Climate Action Plans for Tourism companies and destinations. It is…

Meet us at DPRTE 2026

Event

Meet us in Farnborough from 25 to 26 March for DPRTE 2026, the UK’s leading defence procurement & supply chain…

25 March 2026 09:00 – 26 March 2026 16:00

Quantum Technology Access Programme

Programme

Separating opportunity from hype to understand industry challenges that may be best solved by quantum computing.

CreaTech Frontiers Growth Lab

Opportunity

Background Digital Catapult is delivering the CreaTech Frontiers Growth Lab to support the growth of the creative technology businesses in…

Open date: 17 Feb 2026 Close date: 15 Mar 2026

Smart Nano Advanced Connectivity Technology Access Programme

Opportunity

Accelerate your connected solution with real world validation on Northern Ireland’s largest private 5G and Cellular IoT testbed. Fully funded…

Open date: 16 Feb 2026 Close date: 15 Mar 2026