As the UK’s leading technology innovation and research centre for offshore renewable energy, we play a key role in delivering the UK’s Net Zero targets by accelerating the creation and growth of UK companies in the offshore renewable energy sector.
We were established in 2013 by the UK Government, as part of a network of Catapults set up by InnovateUK in high growth industries. Our mission is to deliver the UK’s largest clean growth opportunity by accelerating the creation and growth of UK companies in offshore renewable energy.
Read more about our Governance and how we work here.
What is a Catapult?
Our vision & mission
Our values
Our team of over 300 people has extensive technical and research capabilities, industry experience and track record. We have world-renowned expert personnel who lead technology innovation in areas we believe the industry must focus on to drive down offshore renewable energy costs. Here, you can see a number of our team members.
We actively commit to making ORE Catapult a great place to work, especially when it comes to inclusion, diversity and the development of an atmosphere and working environment that helps people. Learn more about our accreditations and commitments here.
Across all areas of our operations, and with all our partners and clients, we work hard to make a tangible difference to the offshore wind, wave and tidal sectors. If you are interested in joining the team at ORE Catapult, take a look at our current vacancies and open roles.
We are committed to community engagement working with and supporting local organisations and participating in STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) related activity, helping young people in the UK to receive a world-leading STEM education which in turn offers exciting and rewarding career options.
Innovate UK is the UK’s national innovation agency, and they support business-led innovation in all sectors, technologies and UK regions. You can find out more about how we and Innovate UK work together here.
Our goal at ORE Catapult is to have a culture where each & everyone always thinks, talks and acts safely. To achieve this, we have an on-going commitment to prioritise the health and safety of everyone who works for and engages with our business.