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Podcasts / Connected Places Podcast

Episode: 68

The future of innovation procurement

Podcasts / Connected Places Podcast

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Episode: 67

Inclusive innovation in the West Midlands

Learn to lead in a digital twin future
Article

Meet the Academic powering the switch to electric lorries

Dr Lewis Hunter of the University of Strathclyde is helping hauliers to feel more confident about investing in electric heavy goods vehicles by highlighting sites where charging infrastructure is required.
3 days ago
News

Innovators chosen to develop projects that connect people and nature

12 companies will receive specialist design support and funding as they develop their ideas to improve people’s connection with nature.
4 days ago

News / New HS2 Innovation Accelerator focusing on rail systems and future maintenance has launched

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Project / Zero Emission Airports (ZEA)

Article / Durable plastic components pulled together for transport applications

Event / Navigating R&D Tax Credits in 2025: What you need to know

Article / Meet the innovator helping construction projects use data better

Event / Overview of EV & Micromobility Landscape in Chennai & Kolkata Webinar

Article / Transport accessibility tech thrives following Catapult testbeds

Article / Meet the Academic helping aviation to plan future energy needs

Opportunity / West Midlands Logistics & Distribution Cluster – Board Member opportunity

Projects, opportunities

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Project

Zero Emission Airports (ZEA)

Decarbonising airport operations and developing the infrastructure to support zero-emission flight
1 week ago
Opportunity

West Midlands Logistics & Distribution Cluster – Board Member opportunity

Connected Places Catapult and West Midlands Combined Authority are launching the West Midlands Distribution & Logistics Cluster, designed to drive innovation and growth in the region’s logistics and distribution sectors.
1 month ago
Opportunity

Call for Expressions of Interest: Airport Perimeter Monitoring

Connected Places Catapult, in collaboration with Glasgow Airport’s Living Lab, is inviting organisations and innovators to express their interest in demonstrating novel security technologies for perimeter monitoring and patrolling.
1 month ago
Opportunity

Call for Expressions of Interest: Airside Automated Pavement Inspection

Connected Places Catapult and Glasgow Airport have collaborated to create the Connected Airport Living Lab, based at the airport, which is designed to be a collaborative R&D asset used to showcase UK-developed innovations, attract investment, and act as an innovation catalyst for the aviation sector.
1 month ago

Reports

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Report

Opportunities for UK SMEs in the Indian Electric Two- And Three-Wheel Micromobility Market

This report supports Connected Places Catapult’s knowledge-sharing programme for UK SMEs looking to enter the Indian E2/3W vehicle ecosystem by partnering with Indian companies.
2 days ago
Report

Zero emission Airports (ZEA)

Decarbonising airport operations and developing the infrastructure to support zero-emission flight.
2 days ago
Report

Maritime Innovation Flagship Programme: Future Fuels Blueprint 

The maritime sector faces several challenges in transitioning to net zero fuel use. Joined up decarbonisation planning across key stakeholder groups is needed to enable the successful adoption of future fuels. 
1 month ago
Report

UK-Taiwan Innovation Twins for Net Zero report

The Innovation Twins Programme is an initiative designed to foster strategic collaborations between cities across international borders. It facilitates the exchange of innovations, investments, and technology trials, enabling partner cities to tackle shared challenges and promote sustainable urban development.
1 month ago
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Innovation imperatives
Industry Focus