LAUNCH ACADEMY
Launch Academy is our award-winning offshore wind technology accelerator programme, designed to enhance the UK’s offshore wind supply chain, enable greater UK content through technological innovation and cost reduction by identifying new solutions to key industry challenges.
It aids UK start-ups and SMEs in their journey to accelerate innovative technology development by removing barriers to commercialisation, and providing a comprehensive ecosystem of support.
The programme runs nationally and regionally across the UK. Through Launch Academy, companies have access to our in-house technical expertise, business growth support from our partners, as well as exposure to the industry sponsors who set the key technology challenges.
Applications for our sixth Launch Academy National programme are now open.
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PAST LAUNCH ACADEMY PROGRAMMES:
Since 2019, ORE Catapult has delivered Launch Academy at both a national and regional scale. We have supported 74 UK companies to accelerate their technologies and realise commercial opportunities in the offshore wind sector.
Launch Academy National
- 6 – (2026) – Applications now open.
- 5 – (2025)
- 4 – (2024)
- 3 – (2023)
- 2 – (2022)
- 1 – (2020)
Launch Academy Regional
The Launch Academy programme has been instrumental in accelerating the commercial readiness of our Magni™ inspection system. Through expert technical guidance, strategic market insights, and valuable introductions to key supply chain partners, the programme helped us refine both our product and go-to-market strategy. The support from ORE Catapult and programme sponsors provided a unique platform to strengthen Magni’s position in the offshore wind sector and build lasting industry relationships.”
Stuart Lawson
Solutions Director & Co-Founder at Innovair Ltd
LAUNCH ACADEMY'S IMPACT
74
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£27.5M
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