Digital Twin Adoption Accelerator Programme 2026

Digital Twin Adoption Accelerator Programme 2026 is sponsored by Innovate UK. This nine-month program supports partnerships between UK technology SMEs and industry adopters to accelerate the adoption of digital twin technologies.

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Find out more Data innovator Rubik Technologies awarded £75,000 grant by Techstart Ventures and Digital Catapult in Smart Nano NI challenge Digital Catapult > Get involved > Opportunities > Digital Twin Adoption Accelerator 2026 Digital Twin Adoption Accelerator 2026 Open date: Wednesday 8 July 2026 Close date: Sunday 6 September 2026 Delivered by Digital Catapult, the Digital Twin Adoption Accelerator Programme 2026 is a nine-month programme that supports partnerships between UK technology SMEs and industry adopters to accelerate the adoption of digital twin technologies.

Working together, participants will develop innovative proof-of-concept solutions that address real-world adoption challenges across the automotive, agri-tech, maritime, aerospace (including space), defence, clean energy, creative industries and life sciences sectors.

Successful projects will receive up to £100,000 in Innovate UK grant funding , alongside technical expertise, mentoring and access to specialist facilities to help accelerate the development and deployment of their solutions.

During the nine-month programme, participants will be supported by Digital Catapult and the UK Digital Twin Centre partners through: Up to £100,000 in Innovate UK grant funding per successful project Expert technical support from Digital Catapult’s innovation and technology teams to help develop and refine digital twin solutions Access to real-world environments to test and validate proof-of-concept projects Dedicated 1-2-1 mentoring throughout the programme Hands-on collaboration between technology innovators and industry adopters to solve genuine business challenges Support from the UK Digital Twin Centre industry partners Opportunities to expand your network through connections with industry leaders, technology experts and the wider digital twin ecosystem An end of programme showcase event to demonstrate their solutions to an audience of industry, government and investors The Digital Twin Adoption Accelerator Programme is open to pre-formed partnerships between a UK technology SME and an industry organisation looking to adopt digital twin technologies.

Partner 1: A Technology SME from across the UK developing solutions in one or more of the six enabling technology areas that underpin digital twins: Security and trustworthiness Immersive technologies and user experience Integration and interoperability Partner 2: An industry adopter/organisation operating in one of the following sectors that are seeking to address a digital twin adoption challenge: Aerospace (including space) Either the technology SME or the industry adopter may act as the lead applicant.

The programme will support nine partnerships to develop proof-of-concept projects that accelerate the adoption of digital twins in industry. Successful applicants informed Programme kick off and in-person onboarding Programme Terms and Conditions