High Value Manufacturing Catapult

What we do

Established and supported by Innovate UK, the High Value Manufacturing Catapult bridges the gap between business and academia, helping to turn great ideas into commercial realities by providing access to world-class research, development facilities and expertise that would otherwise be out of reach for many businesses in the UK.

We translate ideas into commercial reality, driving original research to the market.

How we can help

We’re here to help you transform your manufacturing business by providing access to world-class research, development facilities and expertise that might otherwise be out of your reach.

Our UK Government funding allows us to invest in new technologies up front, so your business doesn’t have to.

Through our network of centres across the UK, we offer access to:

  • 3,700+ of the UK’s best engineers, scientists and technicians

  • World-class equipment and technology to develop and test your ideas

  • High-quality training for the skills your business needs

  • Industry-proven knowledge of cutting-edge and next generation technologies across manufacturing

  • Powerful network of partners, including the UK’s leading supply chains, government at all levels, and universities

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