Podcasts / Connected Places Podcast

Podcasts / Connected Places Podcast

Podcasts / Connected Places Podcast

More big names join Connected Places Summit lineup
News

More big names join Connected Places Summit lineup

The DfT’s Chief Scientific Adviser, the CEO of the National Wealth Fund and the Deputy Mayor of London for Environment and Energy are among the latest speakers confirmed for the Summit.
Meet the innovator scaling a business to make travel more accessible
Article

Meet the innovator scaling a business to make travel more accessible

Jay Shen’s start-up company Transreport provides travel assistance for disabled passengers, and has progressed from rail to aviation, secured investment, and seen significant revenue growth since engaging with Connected Places Catapult.

Projects, opportunities

Transforming manual asset verification from two weeks to 35 seconds at HS2
Case Study

Transforming manual asset verification from two weeks to 35 seconds at HS2

AI company, BuildPrompt, were partnered with the high-speed rail programme through the HS2 Accelerator to create a solution designed specifically for infrastructure delivery.
Improving energy efficiency in Birmingham’s homes
Case Study

Improving energy efficiency in Birmingham’s homes

Delivering home retrofit at scale is essential for meeting the UK’s net zero targets, but for local authorities it can be complex, time-consuming and fragmented.
Harnessing AI to enhance passenger experience
Case Study

Harnessing AI to enhance passenger experience

The AI in Transport Enhancing Passenger Experience competition, a collaboration between the Department for Transport (DfT) and Connected Places Catapult, aimed to find innovative ideas that embed responsible AI into a resilient transport system, in alignment with the UK government’s vision.

Reports

How innovation intermediaries support public procurement of innovation
Report

How innovation intermediaries support public procurement of innovation

Public procurement accounts for around 14 percent of UK GDP. This gives the public sector significant influence over how new ideas are developed and adopted, and how major societal challenges are addressed.
Liverpool City Region: Maritime Alternative Fuel Hub
Report

Liverpool City Region: Maritime Alternative Fuel Hub

A regional approach to alternative fuel adoption would support the UK maritime sector to deliver its decarbonisation targets. This report outlines the Liverpool City Region’s potential to become a leading hub for clean maritime fuels.
Automated Pavement Inspection and Monitoring trial: Connected Airport Living Lab
Report

Automated Pavement Inspection and Monitoring trial: Connected Airport Living Lab

This project brought together a diverse group of collaborators, technologies, and methodologies to evaluate the impact that next-generation pavement monitoring solutions can create in a live airport environment.
Integrated ticketing spotlight
Report

Integrated ticketing spotlight

The Integrated Ticketing Spotlight, commissioned by Connected Places Catapult, explores the future of ticketing in the UK and sets out a roadmap for delivering a modern, integrated and customer-focused transport system.