OUR HISTORY
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 an growth of UK companies in offshore renewable energy.
Read more about our Governance and how we work here.
What is a Catapult?
- Spear-headed by the Catapult Network and established by InnovateUK, there are eight leading technology and innovation centres spanning over 50 locations that deliver impact across the UK economy.
- A not-for-profit private organisation, the Catapults work with thousands of businesses across a wide range of sectors, including: manufacturing, energy, transport, space, health, digital, telecoms, and many others.
- The Catapult Networks bridge the gap between research and industry by combining their knowledge, infrastructure, and collaboration to make innovative industries productive and sustainable.
Our vision & mission
- Our vision: A thriving, Net Zero UK, powered by renewable energy.
- Our Mission: To enable innovation and accelerate the development of offshore renewable energy, growing businesses and creating jobs throughout the UK.
- We play a key role in delivering the UK’s largest clean growth opportunity, and we use our unique facilities and research and engineering capabilities to bring together industry and academia and drive innovation in renewable energy.
Our values
- We know that the way we deliver is just an important as what we deliver.
- We have four core values that set out the types of behaviour we expert of our employees and set the tone for the culture of our organisation. We adhere to:
- Innovation: We seek out new ideas and ways of working and embrace positive change.
- Excellence: We consistently take personal responsibility for delivering successful outcomes, demonstrating resilience and determination to overcome barriers
- Integrity: We value and reward every individual’s time, commitment, diverse and constructive contribution
- Collaboration: We wholeheartedly commit to building enduring, positive working relationships, recognising and supporting the needs of others.
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OUR TEAM
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.
INCLUSION & DIVERSITY
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.
CAREERS
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.
STEM & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
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 & GOVERNANCE
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.
SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT & QUALITY
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.
OUR ACCREDITATIONS
DNV ISO 9001/14001/45001
The Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult is certified to International standards though DNV for our Quality, Health & Safety and Environment management systems.
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SUCCESS STORIES
First Marine Solutions has been a supporter of ORE Catapult since its inception, recognising its ability to assist the UK supply chain in preparing to bid for work in the offshore renewable energy sector.’’
Steven Brown
Managing Director at FMS
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