Working across the UK
As well as our regional centres in the North East and Northern Ireland, Digital Catapult is involved in a wide variety of other projects around the UK that are contributing to the government’s levelling up agenda, from combining 5G and immersive technology to develop new ways for audiences to access and embrace arts and cultural experiences, to developing new skills in engineering and manufacturing that will drive innovation and digitally enabled recovery following the Covid-19 pandemic.
£ 8 m
Value of 5G Smart Tourism project with 19 partners
15
Startups on 5G Testbed Accelerator programme
24
New industrial partnerships launched by Digital Catapult Northern Ireland
2000 +
Businesses will benefit from 5G in the West Midlands
£ 223 m
Economic boost from the MyWorld project in Bristol
62
Company engagements with Digital Catapult North
East Tees Valley
Northern Ireland
Developing long term partnerships to boost immersive and AI technology adoption
No longer focused only on immersive technologies and the creative industries, Digital Catapult Northern Ireland’s work continues to branch out into other technologies, especially AI, which is now a central pillar of engagement.
North East Tees Valley
The North East has long been synonymous with manufacturing, from its historic ship building roots to the base for the automotive industry today. As advanced digital technologies become more ubiquitous, the North East once again has the opportunity to lead the world.
West Midlands
Ambitious plans for digital innovation in the West Midlands
Chosen by the government as the UK’s first multi-city 5G test area, the West Midlands was one of a number of 5G testbed locations announced by DCMS at the beginning of 2019. With Birmingham hosting the 2022 Commonwealth Games and nearby Coventry crowned UK City of Culture 2021, the area is perfectly positioned as the UK’s first region to allow thousands of businesses and organisations to experience 5G first-hand.
Brighton
Unleashing 5G powered creativity for the south coast
Another city known as a centre for digital and smart tech, Brighton is the location of two of Digital Catapult’s high profile 5G projects. In April 2019 Brighton Dome became one of the first large-scale performance, arts and cultural venues to be equipped with 5G technology allowing audiences to engage and interact with artists experimenting with new work enabled and delivered over 5G infrastructure, as well as giving Brighton-based small businesses, community groups and artists the opportunity to test and develop new 5G-enabled applications.
Bristol
Boosting the west of England innovation powerhouse
Long recognised as one of the most innovative cities in the UK, Bristol is at the heart of the UK’s creative sector and is home to a number of Digital Catapult projects. With the West of England Combined Authority (WECA) and 19 other partners, the pioneering 5G Smart Tourism was hosted by a range of venues in the city blending 5G and immersive technologies to create interactive visitor experiences for the cultural, heritage and tourism sectors.
London
Leading innovation from the heart of the Knowledge Quarter
London is fast becoming a global hub of a new advanced digital technology stack that will transform how we live, work and play in the near future. Our London headquarters are home to over 100 of our expert people, the Future Networks Lab, Immersive Lab London and the 5G London testbed.