Design to Deliver

Do you have a solution that could translate space-enabled data and services[1] into information that is trusted and actionable, fuelling responsible behaviours towards nature? Get up to £50,000 to develop your solution alongside a trial proposal. Selected projects will also benefit from design consultancy support, expert business advice and access to a dedicated location partner.

[1] Through Earth Observation, satcom and sensing (E.g. IoT, drones)

Design to Deliver is a collaboration between three Catapult centres: Connected Places Catapult, Digital Catapult and Satellite Applications Catapult – developed in collaboration with and funded by Innovate UK.

Each Catapult has set a challenge in their respective industries, linked by the theme of regenerating nature.

Four SME-led projects will be selected per challenge, with each SME receiving up to £50,000 to develop a proposed trial plan. In addition to funding, each project will also receive support from a specialised design consultancy, the respective Catapult’s technical team and a location partner.

On 25 September at 10am the Catapults will host an application support webinar. This will offer an overview of the programme, the funding process and give all SMEs the chance to ask any questions.

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There is an additional virtual support session available on 10 October at 2pm that will focus in more detail on the Satellite Applications challenge.

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Space-Enabled Information for a Thriving World

How can you translate space-enabled data and services[2] into information that is trusted and actionable, fuelling responsible behaviours towards nature?

The scale and quality of commercially available space-enabled data and services has risen exponentially in the past decade, driven largely by new satellites being launched, new services being available and more advanced technologies being developed. The resulting volume of already very technical datasets makes them even more complex and difficult to comprehend and action or combine with other technologies.

[2] Through Earth Observation, satcom and sensing (E.g. IoT, drones)

Location partners will give the successful SMEs on Design to Deliver access to communities and places where they can consider the practical implementation of their solution. The location partner for this challenge is Sussex Bay, Sussex.

Sussex Bay spans 100 miles of coastline along Sussex, encompassing over one million residents from Selsey to Camber Sands, as well as the intertidal zones of Sussex’s rivers and inshore waters. Sussex Bay is a collaborative, regional project, driven by partnerships with hundred of organisations and communities over the past five years.

It is hosted by Adur & Worthing Councils but operates independently, acting as a national leader in developing high-integrity blended finance models to support community-driven conservation efforts. Funded by private foundations (Esmée Fairbairn Foundation and Rewilding Britain) rather than public funds, Sussex Bay represents a high-profile model for seascape restoration and ecosystem regeneration.

• Applications open – 18 September
• Support webinar – 25 September, 10am
• Satellite Applications Catapult drop-in webinar session – 10 October, 14:00
• Deadline – 25 October, 17:00
• Notification of shortlist – end of November
• Interviews – 2-6 December
• Notification of Outcome – week commencing 16 December
• Programme start – 6 January
• Launch event – week commencing 6 January
• Programme end – 31 March 2025

• Secure up to £50,000 to develop your solution and design a 3-month trial plan
• Work with a design consultancy who will champion design and help you embed it in your strategy
• Collaborate with a dedicated location partner to develop your solution in a real-world environment
• Receive support in designing your trial and gain opportunities to showcase your innovation
• Access sector-specific and technical support from the experienced Catapult team

• The lead organisation must be a UK-registered company.
• Technologies submitted must be of TRL (Technology Readiness Level) 5 or above.
• Demonstrable alignment to your chosen challenge.
• Able to test and or trial in locations across the UK.
• The lead organisation has the capacity and resources to deliver in the assigned period – January to March 2025.
• Some travel to meetings and events may be required, if you require reasonable adjustments this will be supported.