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ORE Catapult @orecatapult.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

It was great to talk about the important role that ORE Catapult, the Energy Transition Zone Ltd and Aberdeen as a whole is playing in the UK's energy transition and fantastic to feature as one of the baton's stops.

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ORE Catapult @orecatapult.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

We promptly put it through its paces, testing the baton on our large-scale anchor test rig, before strapping it to our 'Hexapod' dynamic platform rig, which simulates the movement faces by floating offshore wind turbine platforms offshore.

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ORE Catapult @orecatapult.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

The King's Baton Relay has landed at FLOWIC! 🌍 As part of the Scotland leg of its journey, the King's Baton visited our Floating Wind Innovation Centre (FLOWIC) this morning, as it makes its way to Glasgow for the Commonwelath Games' opening ceremony.

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ORE Catapult @orecatapult.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

The first competitive funding competition - the 'Innovation Development Fund' - is now live with up to £2.1m available for innovative offshore wind technology developers across Northumberland, North Tyneside, Newcastle upon Tyne, South Tyneside, Gateshead, Sunderland and County Durham to bid for.

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ORE Catapult @orecatapult.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Funded by the North East Mayor, Kim McGuinness and delivered by ORE Catapult, NEOWIND will inject £4.5m over three years into the local economy.

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ORE Catapult @orecatapult.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

📢Companies in North East England can now access a new £4.5m programme designed to accelerate technology and commercial development for the offshore wind sector! Learn more about the North East Offshore Wind Innovation and Demonstration (NEOWIND) programme here: ore.catapult.org.uk/programmes/n...

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ORE Catapult @orecatapult.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Since 2020, Launch Academy has supported 74 companies across its national and regional programmes, collectively raising £27.5m in private investment, £11.7m in grant funding and filing 153 patents.

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ORE Catapult @orecatapult.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

The successful companies are CLS Wind, Apex Heavy Lifting, SMRU Consulting, Wind Rider Caledonia, ABMTECH Ltd, 3-Sci, Full Matrix Ltd, Nature Based Ltd., BUOYANT WORKS LTD and ecodetect. Launch Academy is sponosred by ScottishPower Renewables, EDF power solutions and JERA Nex bp.

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ORE Catapult @orecatapult.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

📢 𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒: 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐔𝐊 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞! Ten companies across the UK have been chosen to fast-track technology that supports the offshore wind market as part of our national Launch Academy programme. 👉 ore.catapult.org.uk/media-centre...

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ORE Catapult @orecatapult.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

This initiative - which has won £174,000 SMART Flexible Innovation Support from the Welsh Government - aims to enable lighter, more efficient structures that could significantly cut costs.

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ORE Catapult @orecatapult.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

📢Groundbreaking new research begins on sustainable wind turbine tower design made with UK steel! We're leading a consortium of Tata Steel UK, RWE, Bute Energy, Hutchinson and Ledwood which aims to transform the design and manufacture of steel wind turbine towers ore.catapult.org.uk/media-centre...

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ORE Catapult @orecatapult.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

“Big milestones on their own are not enough, we need the full offshore wind ecosystem to thrive and that requires attention.” A huge welcome to all our delegates from our CEO, Steve Foxley, who opened #Spotlight25 this morning! #spotlightonsupplychain

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ORE Catapult @orecatapult.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

This is the first testing agreement that we have signed with Ming Yang Smart Energy and builds on years of experience of testing major new pieces of technology that have gone on to play big roles in the UK’s expansion of offshore wind.

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ORE Catapult @orecatapult.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

📢We announced this week that we have signed a contract with Ming Yang Smart Energy, the largest private wind turbine manufacturer in China, to provide testing and validation of the main bearing for its 18.5MW offshore wind turbine. Learn more: ore.catapult.org.uk/media-centre...

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ORE Catapult @orecatapult.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

F4OR is a unique programme that aims to galvanise companies within the UK supply chain with the tools they need to succeed in the offshore renewable energy sector. This regional programme is funded by The North East Combined Authority. Find out more here: ore.catapult.org.uk/programmes/f...

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ORE Catapult @orecatapult.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

📢We're excited to announce the ambitious companies selected for our latest Fit for Offshore Renewables (F4OR) industry supply chain support programme, in the North East of England. The successful companies are: 🔹Subco Engineering 🔹Elisian 🔹WORR Ltd 🔹Chirton Engineering 🔹Walker Subsea Engineering

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ORE Catapult @orecatapult.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

We continue to work with ETZ Ltd to help foster innovation to support the growth of floating offshore wind, which represents a game changing economic opportunity for Aberdeen and the north east of Scotland.

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ORE Catapult @orecatapult.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

Our proposal to move forward with the design and preparation for a large scale mooring line test rig at our Floating Wind Innovation Centre (FLOWIC) in Aberdeen has also been supported with equal funding from the Energy Transition Zone Ltd (ETZ Ltd).

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ORE Catapult @orecatapult.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

📢We've been awarded £500,000 by The Scottish Government through its Just Transition Fund, which is focused on offshore wind infrastructure and supply chain development. Read the full announcement here: www.gov.scot/news/backing...

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ORE Catapult @orecatapult.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

As some of the earliest models of wind turbines approach the end of their intended operational lifespans, this breakthrough identifies options that could extend the life of the existing blades - in some cases by up to half their expected lifetime again.

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ORE Catapult @orecatapult.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

📢We're excited to announce, in partnership with RWE, the result of a new pioneering testing programme which shows how the life of turbine blades could potentially be extended significantly. ore.catapult.org.uk/media-centre...

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Pioneering testing suggests route to significant life extension for turbine blades

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ORE Catapult @orecatapult.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

Our Techno Economic Analyst, Victoria, outlines all the benefits that hybrid systems could have, including project cost savings, increased local content and the ability to adapt existing fixed-bottom turbine designs, in the full blog below.

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ORE Catapult @orecatapult.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

#FOW is one of the most exciting opportunities in the energy transition but it's not without its challenges. Our latest blog explores the idea of hybrid technology, an emerging concept which could bridge the gap between fixed and #floating. ore.catapult.org.uk/resource-hub...

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At a Crosswind: Could hybrid substructures redefine ‘floating’ offshore wind in the UK?

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ORE Catapult @orecatapult.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

📢 A huge 95% of SMEs who responded to an anonymous survey said they were able to progress further or faster with ORE Catapult support! In our latest blog we investigate our contribution to accelerating the UK deployment of #offshorewind. 📖: ore.catapult.org.uk/resource-hub...

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ORE Catapult @orecatapult.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

Equally funded by @thecrownestate.bsky.social and the Swansea Bay City Deal, the programme will see a minimum of 10 companies recieve targeted support to ensure they take advantage of new opportunities presented by the development of a new floating offshore wind industry in the Celtic Sea.

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ORE Catapult @orecatapult.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

📢 LATEST NEWS: Offshore wind supply chain programme launches in South Wales! Businesses in the Swansea region chasing success in the floating offshore wind market can now apply for our award-winning Fit for Offshore Renewables (F4OR) supply chain programme. ore.catapult.org.uk/media-centre...

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Offshore wind supply chain programme launches in South Wales

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ORE Catapult @orecatapult.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

This framework includes parameters such as the 'administrative strike price' (ASP), which are used by eligible developers to set bids during the auction. Our full analysis and reaction delves into what CfD awards are required to reach 2030 constuction targets.

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ORE Catapult @orecatapult.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

📣REACTION: What do we need from #AR7 to deliver on 2030 ambitions? DESNZ has released its framework for the upcoming 7th Auction Round of the Contracts for difference scheme. Read our full analysis here: ore.catapult.org.uk/resource-hub...

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What do we need from AR7 to deliver on 2030 ambitions?

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ORE Catapult @orecatapult.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

Alongside @apolloengineer.bsky.social and DOF Subsea UK, improving the effectiveness of #mooring lines and dynamic #cables on floating offshore wind farms is the focus of the FOWCoE's latest project.

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ORE Catapult @orecatapult.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

📢 LATEST NEWS: Floating Wind Centre of Excellence (FOWCoE) to research key cost saving technology for floating offshore wind farms! 💡 Learn more: ore.catapult.org.uk/media-centre...

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ORE Catapult @orecatapult.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

The successful companies are set to recieve a share of £600,000, alongside invaluable support from ourselves, Equinor and EDF Renewables. The TIGGOR programme is funded by The North East Combined Authority as part of its commitment to supporting the region's offshore renewable energy supply chain.

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ORE Catapult @orecatapult.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

📢LATEST NEWS: Three innovative North East England companies have reinforced the region's status as a key offshore wind cluster by securing places on our TIGGOR 2 programme! The companies selected for the nine-month programme are: 🔷 SeaThor 🔷 Pulcea 🔷 Kinewell ore.catapult.org.uk/media-centre...

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ORE Catapult @orecatapult.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

VDARE (Virtual Demonstration and Assessment for Robotic Environments) allows company to test, validate and accelerate the deployment of robotics in a range of simulated offshore wind environments. The project is funded through Innovate UK's Smart Shipping Acceleration Fund and the OLTER Project.

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ORE Catapult @orecatapult.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

📢 First of its kind virtual world created for offshore wind robotics innovators! We're excited to announce a true-to-life simulation platform designed to fast track the deployment of #robotics and autonomous systems for #offshorewind. ore.catapult.org.uk/media-centre...

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First of its kind virtual world created for offshore wind robotics innovators

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ORE Catapult @orecatapult.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

📢 @thecrownestate.bsky.social this week announced funding for our new regional Fit for Offshore Renewables (F4OR) programme in Wales! The dedicated supply chain programme will support SMEs to become increasingly competent, capable and competitive in the #floatingoffshorewind sector!

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ORE Catapult @orecatapult.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

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ORE Catapult @orecatapult.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

What role does #innovation play in accelerating the #offshorewind consenting process? 🚀 Duncan Smart, Scottish Power Renewables, explains the key role that #data will play in accelerating the consenting process of future offshore wind projects on the latest episode of our #ReEnergise podcast.

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ORE Catapult @orecatapult.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

The report was delivered in partnership with @innovateuk.bsky.social 's Workforce Foresighting Hub, and sponsored by @renewableuk.bsky.social.

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ORE Catapult @orecatapult.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

📢 𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒: 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐚 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐊 𝐭𝐨 𝐮𝐩𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬! Our latest report focuses on the crucial role that robotics can play in ensuring the UK is able to fully realise the economic potential of offshore wind. ore.catapult.org.uk/media-centre...

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New report issues a call to action for the UK to upskill on offshore wind robotics

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ORE Catapult @orecatapult.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

The result is reflective of the #companyculture we've worked hard to create, which has been shaped by the team's anonymous survey responses! ☀️

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ORE Catapult @orecatapult.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

🏆 We're thrilled to announce that we have been recognised among the UK's Best Workplaces for Wellbeing™ 2024 by @greatplacetowork.bsky.social! Wellbeing is a huge priority for us and we're proud to have clinched the #81 spot for large organisations on this year's list.

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ORE Catapult @orecatapult.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

Our challenges and our opportunities do not exist in isolation from other sectors. They form part of a wider ecosystem that needs to be connected if we are to fully unleash the economic potential that #offshorewind presents to drive significant economic growth for the UK.

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ORE Catapult @orecatapult.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

📢 Read our CEO Steve Foxley's thoughts on the Government's much anticipated Industrial Strategy, which launched yesterday. ore.catapult.org.uk/media-centre...

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ORE Catapult @orecatapult.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

Earlier this afternoon, Cristina Garcia-Duffy, our Technical Director, spoke about how we can innovatively utilise #AI to strengthen offshore wind. Thank you to everyone who stopped by at the #CatapultPavilion to connect with the team, as well as the 10 fantastic companies we've hosted today.

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ORE Catapult @orecatapult.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

We know what #MissionPossible looks like, now it's time to go away and deliver it! 🚀 That's a wrap on Global Offshore Wind 2025! It's been fantastic to experience two days of conversation, collaboration and ambition, and feel the positivity building around the future of the #offshorewind sector.

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ORE Catapult @orecatapult.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

Moreover, Steve asserted that "we need to see more targeted interventions to help UK companies scale up!" @renewableuk.bsky.social

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ORE Catapult @orecatapult.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

A great session at #RUKGOW25 this morning as our CEO, Steve Foxley, joined a panel on the main stage to discuss building a supply chain for the #netzero era. The panel covered progress on the #offshorewind Industrial Growth Plan (IGP) and how we strengthen the supply chain to meet 2030 targets!

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ORE Catapult @orecatapult.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

What an morning it's been at Global Offshore Wind 2025! 🌅 We were delighted to welcome @gillianamartin.bsky.social MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy, to our stand earlier today. She's pictured below speaking with our Head of Business Development, Andy Overton.

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