The Catapult will be at the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool next week. Our Head of Partnerships, Policy and Place, Simone Hartless, will join a UKspace panel with the New Statesman, discussing the sector’s role in driving innovation and economic growth across the UK.

Our October #Satuccino will be focused around autonomy. We'll be exploring the drone economy and the barriers operators are facing, plus showcasing the capabilities available to help enable commercialisation: bit.ly/4djTShx

Closing 24 September: Can you help HMGCC minimise a person’s data footprint? Apply now for the latest 12-week HMGCC Co-Creation challenge which is looking for a mobile app solution. For more info, see bit.ly/4r7KBij

It's one week until DroneX! Read our blog 'Britain's Drone Economy is Stuck Between Trial and Take-off', and come discuss it with us during our on-stand networking event! 🚀 29 September 🚀 2-3:30pm 🚀 Stand U444 We can't wait to see you there! Blog: bit.ly/4q6MmMp

Can you build an AI agent that behaves like normal phone users, to make testing easier and faster? Apply now for the latest HMGCC Co-Creation funded challenge. See: bit.ly/4h8k0Nm

Maritime emissions are hard to measure at the level ports and regulators actually need. Join us to see how that's changing - see the tech in action, hear from the teams involved, and find out what's next for cleaner coasts and smarter shipping regulation: bit.ly/4xWoSN6

We've been busy in the recording studio getting ready for the new series of In-Orbit. We've been exploring natural capital, autonomy and drones, skills growth, and building a billion dollar space business. The new series is coming soon! Subscribe now: li.sten.to/SeriesSix

Join us on 7 October for #Satuccino. We're back after an extended summer break bringing together organisations from across the sector to share their latest updates, offer support, and highlight funding and collaboration opportunities. Register to attend: bit.ly/4djTShx

Join GMV, ESA, Ocean OS, the Catapult and partners for a look at how EO and AI-powered modelling are making maritime emissions visible. Register to see the technology, meet the teams building it, and find out what comes next: bit.ly/4xWoSN6 📅 23 Sept // 2pm

Are you going to DroneX? We'll be delving into the central challenge facing the UK drone sector: transitioning from technically viable systems to approved, repeatable, real-world operations. Register for DroneX now: bit.ly/4A0ZLd4

What are the current challenges we're facing in the drone sector in the UK, and what will it take to solve them? Join us at DroneX, where we'll be hosting an on-stand networking event with refreshments at 2pm on 29 September to discuss this and more: bit.ly/4A0ZLd4

Challenge closing! Applicants are invited to apply for a 12-week funded HMGCC Co-Creation challenge looking for anti-surveillance tech to reveal hidden objects in walls, ceilings and floors. See: bit.ly/3TDiMls

Can you help minimise a person’s data footprint? Apply now for the latest 12-week HMGCC Co-Creation challenge which is looking for a mobile app solution. For more info, see bit.ly/4r7KBij

We're hosting a special edition of #Satuccino at Defence In Space 2026. Are you an SME with a bold, space-enabled solution ready for the defence domain? Apply for a chance to pitch and gain visibility with decision-makers in the sector. Closing 31 Aug: bit.ly/4gp2Fkb

🚀 Emerging Technologies Webinar: BVLOS drone operations 🚀 14 September, 3:30 – 5:00pm Join the discussion bringing perspectives from across the sector on what is standing between where the UK is now and where it wants to be. Register: bit.ly/3SuAuHl

The UK's approach to drone regulation is risk-based: safety systems must be demonstrated with evidence. For smaller companies, finding somewhere to generate that evidence is one of the hardest steps between prototype and certified product. Read more: bit.ly/4646WDX

The UK drone economy could be worth up to £45 billion by 2030 and the Government has set a course for routine BVLOS operations by 2027. How do we make sure we reach this goal? Hear from our autonomy and drone experts in our most recent article now: bit.ly/4q6MmMp