Accelerating Net Zero energy innovation

Energy Systems Catapult is an independent research and technology organisation. Our mission is to accelerate Net Zero energy innovation.

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Who we are

Launched in 2015 by Innovate UK, the Catapult has built a team of more than 250 people, with a range of technical, engineering, consumer, commercial, incubation, digital and policy expertise. They draw on sector-leading test facilities, modelling tools, and data collected from our back catalogue of more than 500 research projects.

We use that ‘whole energy’ system capability to support innovative companies — small and large – to test, trial and scale their new products and services. Our impact comes when those innovators attract new customers, new investment and new grants so they can thrive in the future energy system.

Based in Birmingham, Energy Systems Catapult is part of a network of nine world-leading technology and innovation centres, established by Innovate UK. The Catapult Network fosters collaboration between industry, government, research organisations, academia, and many others to transform great ideas into valuable products and services.

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What do we want to achieve?

We have five strategic goals where we think our team’s expertise can make the biggest difference:

  • UK companies supported by Energy Systems Catapult are global leaders in energy innovation.
  • That it becomes easy and desirable for people to decarbonise their homes.
  • That businesses and the public sector have the tools to quickly and easily decarbonise the energy used in their buildings and sites.
  • Every local area in the UK is investing in new, Net Zero energy infrastructure, based on robust whole system plans.
  • A new flexible, digitalised Net Zero energy system is being rapidly rolled-out, which is more resilient and better for all consumers.
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How do we work?

Here’s a taster of some of what we do:

Find out more about what we do and how you can work with us.

Meet the Board and Senior Leadership Team

Our board and senior leadership team brings together a wealth of ‘whole energy system’ experience and expertise from across the energy system, from industry, academia, and government.

Dr Tony Cocker

Chairman

Guy Newey

Chief Executive Officer

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Careers

We’re always looking for brilliant individuals who want to help accelerate the transformation of the energy system. Our ambition is that the work you do at Energy Systems Catapult will be the most important work of your career.

Ready for a new challenge? Join us to:

  • Solve the most complex problems on our path to decarbonisation.
  • Help the energy sector – including some of the most exciting clean tech innovators – capture the opportunity of the transition to Net Zero.
  • Grow professionally and personally as part of a great, motivated team while delivering on an essential mission.
  • Work flexibly, including in a creative office environment in the heart of Birmingham.

Check out our latest career opportunities or send us a speculative application.

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