The second edition of 'Catapult Collective', innovateuk.bsky.social Catapult Network's monthly newsletter, is now live! 💥 Discover the latest stories from across the Catapult Network over on our LinkedIn: #CatapultNetwork #InnovateUK www.linkedin.com/posts/catapu...

📰NEWS I @lpoolcouncil.bsky.social named first pilot region in a new £85m national drive to transform UK construction 🏗️ Read more here: https://bit.ly/3PwuiwJ @lcrmayor.bsky.social @innovateuk.bsky.social @catapultnetwork.bsky.social @ukri.org #UKconstructionnews #ukmfg

This #NationalApprenticeshipWeek, we’re celebrating the apprentices shaping the future of UK manufacturing. 🚀 Isaac Wilmore shares how his degree apprenticeship at @TheAMRC Cymru is building skills, hands-on experience & confidence in advanced mfg: https://bit.ly/4agMW2l

#ThrowbackThursday to when @hvmcatapult.bsky.social attended the #UKOffshoreWindSupplyChainSpotlight last month to share how the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland is helping address challenges in #OffshoreWind manufacturing 💡 🔗 https://loom.ly/okahrFE#ThrowbackThursday

#ICYMI, @hvmcatapult.bsky.social and @theamrc.bsky.social hosted the #BusinessAndTradeCommittee to discuss how #SouthYorkshire's manufacturing excellence is shaping UK industry. Learn more ➡️ https://loom.ly/okahrFE#ICYMI

Applications are now open for CatapultRX: Medicines Manufacturing Start and Scale Programme by @hvmcatapult.bsky.social's CPI, @cgtcatapult.bsky.social, and @md-catapult.bsky.social 🚨 Learn more and apply now ➡️ www.uk-cpi.com/catapultrx

🎄 Season’s Greetings from all of us at the HVM Catapult🎄 Thank you for your support throughout the year. Wishing you a joyful holiday season and a prosperous New Year. ✨ @innovateuk.bsky.social @catapultnetwork.bsky.social

As November ends, we’ve rounded up some more fantastic achievements from the @innovateuk.bsky.social #CatapultNetwork 🌟

The UK Government has appointed Prof Chris Dungey CTO @hvmcatapult.bsky.social as the new AI Champion for advanced mfg. Backed by @madesmarteruk.bsky.social & @makeuk.bsky.social. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3XlWGm6 @innovateuk.bsky.social @catapultnetwork.bsky.social

@hvmcatapult.bsky.social hosted EARTO and partners including @innovateuk.bsky.social and @ukri.org to discuss how to strengthen the UK's position in research 💡 🔗 https://loom.ly/0NqEoiw

As announced in the Modern Industrial Strategy, we're proud to share the MOD is establishing an Alliance with @hvmcatapult.bsky.social to leverage world-leading R&D capabilities and strengthen our defence industrial base. Learn more➡️ https://loom.ly/Cg80wEY

🛣️ @hvmcatapult.bsky.social has helped establish the first international ISO standard for self-driving vehicle safety – a global benchmark bringing autonomous vehicles closer to safe commercial use 🔗 hvm.catapult.org.uk/case-study/f...

🗒️ @hvmcatapult.bsky.social’s Women in UK Manufacturing 2025 report explores how inclusive leadership and culture can unlock progress for #WomenInManufacturing and why collective action is key to shaping a stronger, fairer future for the sector.

Join us at #WalesTechWeek! Our teams from @wmgwarwick.bsky.social @TheAMRC & @NCC are showcasing technology and research that’s shaping the future of manufacturing. @WelshGovernment @TechnologyConnx

Katherine Bennett CBE, CEO of HVM Catapult, welcomed the announcements made at the first #RegionalInvestmentSummit. @catapultnetwork.bsky.social @hmtreasury.bsky.social @innovateuk.bsky.social#RegionalInvestmentSummit

🏥 @hvmcatapult.bsky.social's @ukcpi.bsky.social Centre helps SMEs develop sustainable, affordable, and accessible innovations, making life-changing technologies available to more people. 🔗 loom.ly/n_5mU88

Did you hear? @hvmcatapult.bsky.social has launched a national AI validation network to help UK manufacturers adopt AI with confidence 🤖 Read more ➡️ https://loom.ly/lSXsSxg

🌍 #NMD2025 – celebrating UK manufacturing & future opportunities We're shaping a tech strategy aligning national priorities with industrial needs. Hear from CTO Chris Dungey & share your views: 👉 https://bit.ly/46lgMCb @makeuk.bsky.social @innovateuk.bsky.social @catapultnetwork.bsky.social#NMD2025

Today, our Chief Portfolio Officer, Lynne O’Hare, delivered the keynote at #EuroSPF 2025 @NMIS – the leading event for Europe’s superplastic forming community. She shared insights on the opportunities & challenges shaping the future of this process. #SPF #mfgevents

At the @innovateuk.bsky.social Catapult Network, we bring together industry, academia, government, and healthcare to turn breakthrough ideas into real-world impact, transforming lives and communities across the UK. Here's how the Catapults are turning collaboration into impact ⬇️

A new alliance between the UK Ministry of Defence and HVM Catapult will grow the defence industrial base to protect UK interests against emerging global threats. 🔗 Read more: https://bit.ly/42fPjPF @innovateuk.bsky.social @catapultnetwork.bsky.social

Mark your calendars 📅 #HII launches its Hydrogen Innovation webinar series this month! Supported by @innovateuk @catapult_UK HII is on a mission to boost the UK's hydrogen technology capabilities. 🔗 https://bit.ly/47osnkU

Mark your calendars — the Hydrogen Innovation Initiative (HII) is launching its Hydrogen Innovation Webinar Series this month! Supported by the @innovateuk.bsky.social #CatapultNetwork, HII is on a mission to boost the UK's hydrogen technology capabilities 💡

❓ Are you attending #CenexExpo this wk? Meet our centres to find out how advanced manufacturing can accelerate the transition to net zero. 📍C3-309 @innovateuk.bsky.social @hvmcatapult.bsky.social#CenexExpo 📍C3-233 @the_mtc 📍C3-216 @wmgwarwick 📍 ‪@ukri.org‬ with @ukCPI

🐾 Happy #InternationalDogDay! 🐾 From four-legged farm helpers to robotics, partnerships drive progress. Read how the MTC helped Bardsley England increase yield, save costs and slash emissions. 🐕 👉 bit.ly/4n1SGlr @catapultnetwork.bsky.social @innovateuk.bsky.social

🔧 @hvmcatapult.bsky.social supports industrial entrepreneurs through cutting-edge facilities, skills programmes, and technology roadmaps, with around 3,800 employees and 1,700 apprentices across its centres. 🔗 loom.ly/KWbrQKQ

🖥️ @hvmcatapult.bsky.social is building a UK-wide AI validation network to help manufacturers adopt trustworthy, robust AI solutions. Partnering with the Alan Turing Institute and NPL, it aims to boost innovation across industry.

Great to be partnering with the National Metrology Institute to boost #ukmanufacturing.

Find out more about our technology strategy on our website: hvm.catapult.org.uk/what-we-do/b...

Only 5% of UK manufacturers use AI today - it's time to change that. We're launching a national AI validation network with partners like the Alan Turing Institute, NPL & Digital Catapult to build trust in AI and drive adoption. 🔗 bit.ly/46GJFJA @catapultnetwork.bsky.social @innovateuk.bsky.social

This wk industry, government & academia gathered together @astonuniversity.bsky.social for Manufacturing: Delivering the UK Industrial Strategy, hosted by the UK Manufacturing Forum. 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/3GtQQdw @ifmcambridge.bsky.social

🚢 @hvmcatapult.bsky.social Catapult and National Manufacturing Institute Scotland used foresighting tools to close AI & automation skills gaps in #ShipBuilding. The Catapult mapped future job roles & training needs using surveys, workshops, and #AI. 🔗 loom.ly/BqDU7b0

We welcome the UK’s new industrial strategy, recognising the vital role of advanced manufacturing in building a resilient, low-carbon economy. 🔗 bit.ly/3HRa0ua @nmisgroup.bsky.social @ukri.org @innovateuk.bsky.social @catapultnetwork.bsky.social

Hydrogen is key to #NetZero, but engineering it safely is complex. @hvmcatapult.bsky.social Catapult & @cpcatapult.bsky.social’s report with Hydrogen Innovation Initiative offers vital insights on safe, scalable hydrogen systems for UK industry 📈🌍 Read it here: loom.ly/u57WCVk #CleanEnergy

@hvmcatapult.bsky.social Catapult is helping to decarbonise the manufacturing industry, enabling the innovations in technologies, techniques, materials and energy which can have a big impact on #NetZero💡 🔗 loom.ly/AUAShvI

🗺️ It was a pleasure to welcome Tom Adeyoola from @innovateuk.bsky.social during his UK-wide tour of the @catapultnetwork.bsky.social with #HVMCatapult centres playing a key role in the visit. He visited @theamrc @NCCUKinfo and @MTC. Next up: @nmisgroup.bsky.social @wmgwarwick, @ukcpi.bsky.social 📍

👷 @hvmcatapult.bsky.social's Programme Director, Keith Waller, has been sharing his expertise on advancing innovation in the construction sector at UK Construction Week

To find out more, follow the links below ⬇️⬇️⬇️ @hvmcatapult.bsky.social – loom.ly/NSTlrbk Medicine Discovery Catapult – loom.ly/wHGwZ-E @orecatapult.bsky.social – loom.ly/Yc2fMn0 Satellite Applications Catapult – loom.ly/BDLzGeo

Have you read @hvmcatapult.bsky.social's 2025 Annual Report? 📊 It highlights key challenges & opportunities in #UKManufacturing, the impact on 6,000+ companies & features vital programmes involving multiple Catapults: #HydrogenInnovation and #CarbonAccounting ⬇️ loom.ly/XiZoynM

𝑳𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒖𝒑𝒅𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒔 🌍 We're at #InnovationZero World 2025 today. Find us at the @innovateuk.bsky.social stand E6️⃣9️⃣ today and tomorrow! 👋 @catapultnetwork.bsky.social @nmisgroup.bsky.social @ukcpi.bsky.social #HVMCatapult

🌍 Today, on #WorldHealthDay, we’re highlighting the work we’ve been supporting with Centre of Expertise in Advanced Materials and Sustainability. Read more here in The Engineer: bit.ly/4i3o6oE @innovateuk.bsky.social @catapultnetwork.bsky.social

🚀 𝐇𝐕𝐌 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐩𝐮𝐥𝐭 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 I From cutting-edge innovation to real-world industry impact, discover how #UKmfg is driving change, boosting productivity & shaping a sustainable future. 📖 bit.ly/425N1TX @innovateuk.bsky.social @catapultnetwork.bsky.social

📰⚡ 𝑵𝒆𝒘𝒔𝒇𝒍𝒂𝒔𝒉 I The Carbon Accounting Programme, led by HVM Catapult and supported by @innovateuk.bsky.social and @catapultnetwork.bsky.social has launched a new approach to help UK manufacturers measure emissions more accurately and consistently. hvm.catapult.org.uk/news/simpler...

🚀 The Innovation Accelerator prog, which has been driving growth across the City Region, is receiving an additional £30m in funding! This extension builds on the £100m already invested 📍 @innovateuk.bsky.social 👇 Learn more glasgowcityofscienceandinnovation.com/30m-boost-fo...

Now Live 🎙️ Listen as Jacqui Murray explores the evolving landscape of green skills and their role in shaping the future of industry and manufacturing. Listen here: skills.wales

📰 Exciting news from one of our centres @nmisgroup.bsky.social - a £9 million funding boost will bring advanced semiconductor manufacturing capabilities to Scotland. 🤝 This is an @innovateuk.bsky.social backed development in collaboration with the @csacatapult.bsky.social

📢 Join Dr Lynne O’Hare, leading advanced manufacturing at @hvmcatapult.bsky.social With 20+ years of expertise, Dr O’Hare is shaping the future of sustainable manufacturing. 🌟 🎟️ Secure your FREE ticket today bit.ly/AoP25Mar #Glasgow850 #InnovationJourney

💬 Welcoming the appointment of Sir Ian Chapman, Katherine Bennett CBE, CEO of the HVM Catapult, said: "Congratulations to Prof Ian Chapman on his new role as CEO of @ukri.org …” Read more on our @linkedin.com page: www.linkedin.com/company/high...

💫Yesterday, we were proud to represent HVM Catapult at the @innovateuk.bsky.social @catapultnetwork.bsky.social Parliamentary Reception @houseofcommons.parliament.uk where 200+ leaders discussed how innovation fuels UK growth. 📈 #HVMCatapult #collaboration #innovation

𝘕𝘦𝘸 𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘐 𝘊𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘥𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱𝘣𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 🚢 A great example of collaboration between @innovateuk.bsky.social our centres NMIS & Workforce Foresighting Hub, delivered through the MTC🤖 🔗 bit.ly/3QthnZJ