Enabling, demonstrating and de-risking innovation in offshore renewables is core to the work we do at ORE Catapult, and this report showcases our flagship technology acceleration programme: Launch Academy.

Since its inception in 2020, Launch Academy has sought to foster innovation and accelerate the growth of high-potential SMEs and startups developing groundbreaking technologies in the offshore wind sector. As the UK transitions towards net-zero, we recognise the critical role that emerging technologies and entrepreneurial spirit play in driving the industry forward, enabling a greater pace of deployment and significant cost reductions to be achieved.

This report highlights the tangible impact Launch Academy has been able to achieve with participating companies, demonstrating how the programme strategically tackles the challenges the SMEs face and prepare them for their next step in the market.