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Deadline:
April 1, 2024
April 1, 2024

Made Smarter Innovation Sustainability Accelerator

National program propelling sustainable manufacturing with next-gen technologies for a healthier planet.
Tech for good: Accelerate sustainable innovation
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Digital Catapult
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9-Months
Program Type:
Startup Accelerator
Revenue Stage:
Any Stage
Startup Stage:
Any Stage
Geography Consideration:
UK-Based
Program Mode:
Hybrid
Cohort Size:
Not Available

Program Structure

  • Phase 1: Prototype Development (June - October 2024)
  • Grant Funding: £75,000 per company
  • Business Expertise: Bi-weekly meetings with industry experts and challenge owners
  • Group Learning: Sessions with peers to share learnings and insights
  • Sustainability Masterclass: Develop sustainable tech solutions
  • Technical Monitoring: Guidance from Digital Catapult technologists
  • Facility Access: Utilize labs and potentially visit industry sites
  • Midpoint Development Review: Showcase progress and learnings (Oct 2024)
  • Phase 2: Pilot Development (October 2024 - February 2025) (For selected companies)
  • Grant Funding: Additional £100,000 per company
  • Business Expertise: Support in assessing solution value and impact
  • Peer-to-Peer Learning: Continued knowledge sharing with peers
  • Technical Monitoring: Ongoing guidance from Digital Catapult experts
  • Facility Access & Site Visits: Continued lab access and potential industry visits
  • Investment Readiness Support: Guidance from Digital Catapult's investment team
  • Pitch Training: One-on-one coaching to refine final presentation
  • Final Showcase Event: Present to investors and industry stakeholders (Feb 2025)

Notes:

  • £75,000 grant for Phase 1 prototypes (awarded in stages)
  • Phased payments: Upfront, progress demo, final development demo (Oct 2024)
  • UK business bank account required
  • State Aid Limits: Check program details (max £315,000 total)
Portfolio:
Not Available
Program Charges:
Free
Equity Dilution:
No
Investment Range:
£75,000
  • Company:
  • Registered in UK (or equivalent with majority UK work)
  • UK business bank account
  • Team:
  • Expertise in at least one advanced digital technology:
  • Future networks & infrastructure (5G, IoT)
  • Immersive technologies (XR/AR/VR/haptics)
  • AI & machine learning
  • Blockchain
  • Quantum technologies
  • Industry knowledge relevant to the challenge (manufacturing experience not required)

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