The UK's innovation accelerator for cities, transport & place leadership.
Solve your innovation challenges at scale
Facilitate collaboration
Solve industry-wide challenges by removing boundaries between the public and private sectors.
De-risk innovation
Reducing potential cost and disruption associated with new innovations.
Explore the possibilities
Trial new technologies safely and create the solutions your customers need.
“The Catapult provided a fantastic opportunity to gain a deep understanding of customer experience needs, challenges and aspirations of HS2 and Network Rail. As an innovative tech startup in predictive maintenance, we recognise that it is only by partnering and meeting the needs of major operators that we will build SensoRail into a game changing product.”
Anwar Almojarkesh, CEO & Founder of SensoRail Ltd.
Every Innovation Accelerator is slightly different, depending on your project goals. Each one is run by a team of experienced specialists who have delivered an impressive array of successful programmes to date.
We bring robust technical expertise to help meet your challenges and manage the selection process to help you choose the right innovators.
You will be connected to SMEs and entrepreneurs looking to implement new solutions into their own or their partners’ businesses.
We will support you in offering structured mentoring to your chosen SMEs.
You will collaborate closely, sharing relevant data and related technical expertise to support SMEs in answering their challenges.
You will be able to collaborate on trials, reducing cost and de-risking the innovation process.
You will have the opportunity to access headline sponsorship, showcase thought leadership and prominent marketing visibility at inclusive and collaborative Demo Days.
To find out more information about our Innovation Accelerator service, get in touch.
Solve your innovation challenges at scale
Tackle industry challenges with a cohort of key sector players
Prioritise your challenges and unlock your full innovation potential
Get tailored investment and support for your business
Connect with the right partners to achieve your innovation ambitions
Overcome the barriers in your funding strategy and de-risk the investment process
Unlock inclusive, innovation-friendly procurement
Validate your investments and maximise their real-world impact
