S1 Ep.4 - CPI’s role in the High Value Manufacturing Catapult and UK industry growth

Описание: CPI and the High Value Manufacturing (HVM) Catapult have been at the heart of the UK’s industrial strategy since 2011—driving innovation, accelerating high-value manufacturing, and transforming regions across the UK into thriving hubs of technology and enterprise. But how did we get here, and what’s next for UK manufacturing?

In this special episode, our CEO, Frank Millar, sits down with Katherine Bennett, CEO of HVM Catapult and Steve Bagshaw, Chair of HVM Catapult, to reflect on CPI’s journey as part of the HVM Catapult network. They discuss the pivotal role of Catapults in de-risking innovation, supporting businesses, and driving the UK Government's industrial strategy.

With many centres across multiple regions, the High Value Manufacturing Catapult provides a nationwide network of expertise, enabling companies to scale new technologies and compete on a global stage. This ecosystem also strengthens supply chains, creates high-value jobs, and positions the UK as a global leader in innovation-led manufacturing. As the sector evolves, the HVM Catapult remains instrumental in shaping a more resilient and competitive industrial future.

You can learn more about CPI’s impact: https://www.uk-cpi.com/annual-review/...

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About this podcast:

People in Innovation: A CPI podcast explores the extraordinary and impactful stories behind innovation. From groundbreaking discoveries to the challenges behind the breakthroughs, we shine a light on the people driving change to create a better future for people, places, and our planet.

CPI is a leading independent technology innovation organisation, helping companies and partners take innovative ideas from concept to market entry. As part of the Innovate UK Catapult Network, we work across MedTech, sustainable materials, pharmaceuticals, and agrifood to tackle some of the world’s biggest challenges.

With a unique perspective at the heart of innovation, we’re bringing you the stories that matter, direct from the people making change happen. Join us as we uncover the human side of innovation—because behind every bright idea, there’s a story worth telling.

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About CPI:

CPI connects the dots within the innovation ecosystem to make great ideas and inventions a reality to benefit people, places and our planet. We’re a pioneering social enterprise that accelerates the development, scale-up and commercialisation of deep tech and sustainable manufacturing solutions. Through our incredible innovation experts and infrastructure, we look beyond the obvious to transform healthcare and drive towards a sustainable future.

As a trusted partner of industry, academia, government, and the investment community, we’re the catalyst for delivering smart AgriFoodTech, energy storage, HealthTech, materials, and pharma innovations. We believe by working together we can build a better collective future, and as part of the High Value Manufacturing Catapult, we facilitate access to world-class organisations to deliver transformation across industries.

Creating lasting global impact from the North of England and Scotland, we invest in people and disruptive technologies to invigorate economies, create circular supply chains and make our world a better place.

Let's innovate together: https://www.uk-cpi.com