The second round of academics for the Innovation Launchpad Network’s Researcher in Residence scheme have been confirmed, with 39 world class projects set to make […]
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Researcher in Residence: Introducing the Physical-Digital Affordance Index (PDAI)
A transformative research project is poised to address a critical aspect of modern engineering—digitisation. The Physical-Digital Affordance Index (PDAI) will be developed by the University […]
Catapult Bulletin: A roundup of the latest news all-things Catapult (October)
As always, the Catapult Network is a hive of activity and innovation. In our commitment to bringing our substantial academic audience closer to industry, here’s […]
Researcher in Residence scheme: Tranche 3 is live now!
The £6.75 million Innovation Launchpad Network+ has been established to accelerate innovation by bringing together universities and the Catapult Network. The EPSRC-funded Innovation Launchpad Network+ […]
Researcher in Residence: Satellite cities and expanding the edge of all we know
Today, there are 5,000+ satellites on orbit circling around the Earth. In 2024, this is estimated to swell up to more than 50,000 and will […]
Researcher in Residence: Advancing manufacturing precision
The University of Manchester’s Dr. Zekai Murat Kilic is driving innovation in manufacturing precision in a bold project in collaboration with the AMRC. Dr Kilic […]
Researcher in Residence: UK space sector set for its first ever carbon baseline
An academic at the Glasgow Caledonian University has been awarded a research grant to work towards a carbon baseline for the UK space sector, a […]
Researcher in Residence: Revolutionising energy resilience
Collaborating with Energy Systems Catapult, the University of Sheffield’s Prof. Mathieu Lucquiaud is leading a project poised to reshape the UK’s energy landscape. The crux […]
Researcher in Residence: Supporting Net Zero and consumer challenges in embracing new technology
Consumer commitment to renewable energy technologies holds a central role in realising the UK’s ambitious Net Zero targets. A significant challenge lies in guiding consumers […]
Researcher in Residence: Shaping democracy in the Digital Twin arena
The University of Bristol’s Dr. Ola Michalec is embarking on a groundbreaking journey to scrutinise the intersection of energy systems and democracy in the digital […]
Researcher in Residence: Forging the future of metal casting
In a potentially groundbreaking project, Researcher in Residence (Tranche 1) Dr. Amir Bolouri from the University of the West of England (UWE) is set to […]
Event announcement: Researcher in Residence Tranche 3 launch
Following on from the announcement of the Innovation Launchpad Network’s third tranche of funding, the Network is pleased to invite academics to an online launch event […]
‘Imagine a coffee pod machine that produces DNA’ – Meet the academics causing a stir in healthcare research
Two academics from University College London are set to cause a stir in the healthcare research space with a new cell and gene research project […]
Researcher in Residence scheme: Next funding call opens in October
The £6.75 million Innovation Launchpad Network+ has been established to accelerate innovation by bringing together universities and the Catapult Network. The EPSRC-funded Innovation Launchpad Network+ […]
Catapult Bulletin: A roundup of the latest news all-things Catapult (July)
As always, the Catapult Network is a hive of activity and innovation. In our commitment to bringing our substantial academic audience closer to industry, here’s […]
Gallery: Tranche 1 Induction Day a big success
The Innovation Launchpad Network’s first ever Induction Day took place on Wednesday 19th July 2023 and kick-started the Researcher in Residence community. Successful applicants were […]
Tranche 2: EOI window closed after high number of submissions
The Innovation Launchpad Network+ is celebrating a successful opening to Tranche 2 of its flagship Researchers in Residence scheme with more than 100 Expressions of […]
Innovation Launchpad Network+ welcomes first round of academics for flagship Researcher in Residence scheme
The first round of academics for the Innovation Launchpad Network’s Researcher in Residence scheme have been confirmed, with 31 world class projects set to make […]
Video: Dr Pete Osborne hosts the launch of Tranche 2 the Researcher in Residence scheme
Tranche 2 is live Watch the full launch event of the Innovation Launchpad Network+ hosted by Dr Pete Osborne. Pete is joined by representatives from […]
Tranche 2: Second funding call now open!
The £6.75 million Innovation Launchpad Network+ is accelerating innovation by bringing together leading universities and the Catapult Network. The Innovation Launchpad Network+ is building on […]
Event announcement: Tranche 2 launch event
Following on from the announcement of the Innovation Launchpad Network’s second tranche of funding, the Network is pleased to invite academics to a hybrid launch […]
Long Read: In Conversation with Professor Alejandro Frangi
Our Investigator for Healthcare and Wellbeing and Leeds University’s Professor Alejandro Frangi discusses the Innovation Launchpad Network+, In Silico trials and how researchers can take […]
Tranche 2: Second funding call announced after successful launch
The £6.75 million Innovation Launchpad Network+ has been established to accelerate innovation by bringing together universities and the Catapult Network. The Innovation Launchpad Network+ is […]
Innovation Launchpad Network+ celebrates successful response to Researcher in Residence scheme
The new £6.75 million Innovation Launchpad Network+, funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), is celebrating a successful first tranche of Researcher […]
Researchers in Residence: Deadline extended to 1st December
The deadline for the Innovation Launchpad’s national Researchers in Residence scheme has been extended until December 2022 after a successful launch in October. The new […]