Growth is Digital Catapult

Delivery Body: Brighton and Hove City Council/University of Brighton/Coast to Capital

Theme: Business Support

Coast to Capital LGF Allocation: £494k

Match Funding Contribution: £500k

Project Status: Complete

 

Summary of Project

Digital Catapult is a leading advanced digital technology innovation centre. New business and enterprises are welcomed and supported to grow on site in Brighton. 5G technology will ensure the continued growth of the economy by keeping businesses better connected to work efficiently and to reach customers in the most effective way.

The Local Growth Fund has supported the project with research and refurbishing the Digital Catapult site enabling more start-ups and entrepreneurs to benefit from what they have to offer.

 

Key Outputs

• 460sqm refurbished employment space
• 1,000 businesses receiving non-financial support
• 100 enterprises supported to introduce new to the market or to the firm products
• 250 enterprises assisted to cooperate with research institutions