IoTUK launches to support Internet of Things

IoTUK launches to support and advance the UK’s Internet of Things capability


IoTUK, a national programme designed to amplify the UK’s Internet of Things (IoT) capability, has launched (10th September) as part of the Government’s £40m investment in IoT. Powered by the Digital Catapult and the Future Cities Catapult, IoTUK will look to advance the UK’s global leadership in IoT and increase the adoption of high quality IoT technologies and services throughout businesses and the public sector.

IoTUK will play a central role in enabling IoT entrepreneurship and will collaborate with organisations in a wide range of fields including cities, health and industrial applications. It will focus on enabling the UK’s businesses and public sector to make advances in creating their IoT capability, specifically in areas such as security and trust, data interoperability, investment justification and design development.

“We are at a pivotal point in the evolution of the Internet of Things and the UK needs to be ready to maximise the incredible potential of smart technology. But this is not about talking fridges. This is about systematic operability, artificial intelligence, machine automation and about how devices can and will change business models and supply chains. The societal impact from improving city infrastructure through to making IoT healthcare a reality is huge, and the UK needs to be at the cusp of these things to stay ahead,” said Neil Crockett, CEO, the Digital Catapult.

IoTUK will maximise the impact of the Government’s IoT investment programme, by coordinating and managing the organisations which will be appointed to deliver the recently announced public funding. The successful organisations will include a city demonstrator, a research hub focussed on security and trust, a hardware accelerator, as well as a healthcare test bed. These competitions are ongoing and led by Innovate UK, Digital Economy Unit (in DCMS), NHS England and the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC).

Over the coming months, IoTUK will host a number of workshops and events across the UK and today launches a number of ways for organisations in the IoT sector to get involved:

IoTUK Case Study Open Call
IoTUK is looking to highlight IoT projects that are implemented, and have delivered real, proven value for business and citizens. More information on how to apply can be found here.

Showcase Open Call
IoTUK is seeking applicants to be a part of the physical showcase in the Digital Catapult and Future Catapult Centres – entrepreneurs can apply here.

IoTUK Boost Open Call
Next week, IoTUK will be launching a call asking for organisations from across the UK to partner to deliver a series of local IoT innovation challenges and rapid incubation activities. More information will be available at: www.iotuk.org.uk

The full press release can be read on the Digital Catapult website.