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Digital Catapult membership
Driving meaningful collaboration and co-creation to equip the UK to be future ready
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Key benefits
Our membership marks the next step in strengthening the UK’s deep tech ecosystem and gives access to a national community of deep tech innovators and to Digital Catapult’s unique ecosystem of resources, facilities and expertise.
Resources – Access to our events, deep tech experts, and other members
Network – Meaningful collaboration and community in the deep tech innovation space
Connection – Linking businesses with prospective partners, academic institutions and policy-makers
Space – Access to collaborative workspaces and centres of excellence across the UK
Membership explained
Membership packages start from £1,000 pa + VAT, subject to agreed terms and conditions
Corporate
£5,000 pa + VAT
EnquireEvents
- Annual Showcase – Up to five tickets
- Demo space at Annual Showcase
- Annual Ecosystem event
- Annual Networking lunch
Facilities and Meeting Spaces
- Use of meeting rooms – 12 half days per year
- Use of auditorium – A half day once a year
- Desk use – Add-on available
Advisory and Strategic Support
- One investment or responsible tech advice meeting – Add-on available
Marketing and Members Promotion
- Placement on our website, social media and office screens
- Newsletter ‘member spotlight’
Start/Scaleup
£3,000 pa + VAT
EnquireEvents
- Annual Showcase – Up to five tickets
- Demo space at Annual Showcase
- Annual Ecosystem event
- Annual Networking lunch
Facilities and Meeting Spaces
- Use of meeting rooms – Two half days per month
- Use of auditorium – Add-on available
- One desk once a week
Advisory and Strategic Support
- One investment or responsible tech advice meeting
Marketing and Members Promotion
- Placement on our website, social media and office screens
- Newsletter ‘member spotlight’
Associate
£5,000 pa + VAT
EnquireEvents
- Annual Showcase – Up to five tickets
- Demo space at Annual Showcase
- Annual Ecosystem event
- Annual Networking lunch
Facilities and Meeting Spaces
- Use of meeting rooms – Add-on available
- Use of auditorium – Add-on available
- Desk use – Add-on available
Advisory and Strategic Support
- One investment or responsible tech advice meeting – Add-on available
Marketing and Members Promotion
- Placement on our website, social media and office screens
- Newsletter ‘member spotlight’
Community
£1,000 pa + VAT
EnquireEvents
- Annual Showcase – Up to two tickets
- Demo space at Annual Showcase – Add-on available
- Annual Ecosystem event
- Annual Networking lunch
Facilities and Meeting Spaces
- Use of meeting rooms – Add-on available
- Use of auditorium – Add-on available
- Desk use – Add-on available
Advisory and Strategic Support
- One investment or responsible tech advice meeting – if startup/scaleup
Marketing and Members Promotion
- Placement on our website, social media and office screens
- Newsletter ‘member spotlight’
Add-on options for members
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Additional use of the Auditorium*
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Extra desks and meeting rooms availability
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Extra tickets to Digital Catapult’s events
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Access to Labs*
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Sponsorship opportunities*
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Year-round demo displays
* Available to members at a discounted rate
Event and meeting space
Digital Catapult’s central London office offers a flexible venue designed to host events that align with our goal to accelerate the practical application of deep tech. Whether you are hosting a workshop, roundtable, panel, product showcase, launch, or networking reception, our versatile spaces are ideal for impactful, memorable events.
Digital Catapult’s meeting rooms and desks can be booked for occasional use by members in our transformed London hub which has been purpose-built to inspire collaboration and experimentation.
Situated in the heart of London, our venue provides unrivalled access to the UK’s leading deep tech ecosystem and excellent transport connections for local and international guests.
We also have offices locations in Belfast, Bristol, and Gateshead that are available for hire.
Our locations
Digital Catapult is proud of its place-based approach to innovation.
- Digital Catapult locations
- Advanced Media Production Studios
- Open Network Labs (Indoor and Outdoor)
- UK Digital Twin Centre
- 5G Enabled Facilities
Digital Catapult’s network
Bringing the UK’s deep tech community together, providing opportunities for engagement and partnership.
Collaboration with Digital Catapult accelerates innovation and growth. Our Membership brings together organisations that are committed to transforming the UK’s innovation landscape in a collaborative network that connects, learns, and grows through deep tech.
We have created an enhanced environment to showcase the work of the organisations we support and foster greater collaboration among members.
100+
Events hosted per year
4,000+
Professionals networking at our events
40k+
Followers on Digital Catapult LinkedIn
400+
Creative deep tech companies supported since 2018
Investment and Responsible Technology Advice support
Digital Catapult brings together expertise in a range of technologies, innovation areas, investment, policy and commercialisation.
Through our dedicated investment and responsible technology advice consultation, we support deep tech organisations to de-risk their ventures, accelerate time-to-market, and attract funding.
Digital Catapult has been an invaluable partner to Immersely, taking the time to understand where we want to be as a business and how we can get there. Goodness Akalazu Co-Founder and CEO of Immersely AI
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What are the different types of membership available?
There are four types of memberships:
- Corporate – For established companies with more than 250 employees seeking to drive innovation through collaboration
- Startup/Scaleup – For high-growth businesses with fewer than 250 employees who would like to work closely with Digital Catapult
- Associate – For organisations with strategic and shared alignment to Digital Catapult’s aims and its audiences such as academic institutions, non-profits, and other stakeholders
- Community – For organisations who would like to be part of the network but have less need for regular physical space use
How much does membership cost?
All membership fees are paid per annum and subject to VAT.
- Corporate – £5,000
- Startup/Scaleup – £3,000
- Associate – £5,000
- Community – £1,000
The information, offerings, and specifications contained on this page are provided for general informational purposes only and do not constitute a binding offer. All offerings are subject to availability, change, or withdrawal without prior notice.
Who can join Digital Catapult Membership?
Membership is open to registered companies only.
How do I apply for membership and how long does the process take?
The application is typically done online via the enquiry form on this page. Once submitted:
- The applicant will receive an email with more information about the selected package
- A membership advisor will contact the applicant
- Upon approval, onboarding materials and access credentials will be provided
Is hiring Digital Catapult event space part of the membership benefits or an add-on?
The auditorium provides a flexible venue designed to host events that align with our goal to accelerate the practical application of deep tech.
Corporate membership only includes the use of the auditorium for half a day once per year.
However, access to the Digital Catapult auditorium is available to all other membership packages for an additional fee and is subject to availability.
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