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The application of today’s emerging technologies to the places we live, work and play will enable even greater levels of connectivity, driving new services, productivity gains and prosperity.

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Feasibility of Zero Emissions Airport Operations in England by 2040
The UK Government has set a target for the UK aviation sector to reach net zero by 2050, as part of the government’s wider commitment to reducing UK emissions, in line with the Paris Agreement.
Air Mobility & Airports
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How are tech innovators making it easier for people with disabilities to use public transport?
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Net-zero aviation set for take-off
Air Mobility & Airports / Aviation sustainability
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Unlocking the societal value of Digital Twin technology
Integrated Infrastructure
Feasibility of Zero Emissions Airport Operations in England by 2040
MK5G Create supporting the city to continue growing sustainably
TRIG: Drones cohort interviews
Drones for good – Top 10 tips for SME’s
Clean Tyne Transition Roadmap
Zero Emission Flight Infrastructure Demonstrations

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Join the Academic Network
Our Academic Network is the primary method of communicating with our academic stakeholders and researchers to keep you up to date about our latest news, events and opportunities. This network will create an environment for exchange of ideas, knowledge, learning and the opportunity to promote collaboration.
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Join the SME network
If you have a great idea, innovative product or service which you believe could improve the way people connect and travel, we would love to hear from you to join our SME network.
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Testbed Open Call: Homes for Healthy Ageing
Connected Places Catapult is providing funding and expertise to find and test innovative solutions to local challenges around healthy ageing – creating the environment to demonstrate impact and to build the needed case for scaling.
Homes & Housing
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Homes for Healthy Ageing Programme
The Homes for Healthy Ageing programme will draw on world-leading academic and industry research to match solutions from healthtech and care innovators with the insights and capabilities of local authorities and housing associations.
Homes & Housing

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New insights into academic engagement
During the pandemic the Higher Education sector in the UK experienced much of the same seismic impact on economic health and prosperity as the rest of the economy.
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A new framework for the future of air traffic in the UK
By 2026, the is forecast to have more than doubled since the start of the decade. In fact, the number of unmanned flights will likely far exceed the figures for manned aviation. So, how can the UK make the most of this growth, whilst at the same time managing to integrate all forms of traffic and keep its airspace safe?
Air Mobility & Airports
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Assuring the safety of connected and autonomous vehicles
A significant challenge faced by the Connected and Automated Vehicles (CAVs) industry is the lack of an assurance system enabling the release of products to market. The CertiCAV Assurance Paper takes a big step to overcome this challenge by developing a comprehensive approach for assuring the safety of automated vehicles.
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Getting safety metrics right for connected and autonomous vehicles
Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CAV) will represent a step-change in the complexity and sophistication of vehicle technology. But to enable their economic benefits to be realised, while maintaining public confidence in safety, assurance processes will need to be altered.
Innovation imperatives
Industry Focus

Connected Places Catapult is a company limited by guarantee, registered in England under company number 11837978. Its registered office is at 3rd Floor, The Pinnacle, 170 Midsummer Boulevard, Milton Keynes, MK9 1BP.​