Connected Places Catapult

Transforming infrastructure challenges into opportunities for innovative businesses

We use our networks, technical expertise, and government and industry partnerships to strengthen routes to market and unlock trade and investment opportunities in transport, construction and data infrastructure, allowing businesses to start, scale and stay in the UK.

Part of the Innovate UK Catapult Network
New Report

The UK’s Innovation Opportunity in 
Transport & Construction

How the UK can transform its infrastructure through innovation, and the role of high-potential businesses in delivering it.

£725bn
Infrastructure investment over 10 years
4.5m
People employed across both sectors
£680bn
Projected market value by 2035
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Our impact

Delivering measurable outcomes

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1000+

business engaged

8,650+

additional jobs created

£692m

Private investment raised by SMEs since 2019

149+

technologies advanced towards commercialisation 

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News, insights & events

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Infrastructure clients can drive productivity by scaling green solutions
Article

Infrastructure clients can drive productivity by scaling green solutions

We speak to the experts leading the Infrastructure Industry Innovation Partnership’s (i3P) focus on the adoption of low carbon technologies and circular economy principles.
Exterior view of Glasgow Airport terminal building with white taxis lined up in the designated pick-up area, showcasing Glasgow Airport's accessibility features.
News

Three innovations selected for trial at Glasgow Airport

The companies chosen will trial technologies that have the potential to improve the passenger experience and make managing airport operations easier.
New collaboration set to engage industry with a whole life approach to built environment data
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New collaboration set to engage industry with a whole life approach to built environment data

Connected Places Catapult will work with nima to bring together experts with specialisms in digital construction and asset management from across the UK built environment.