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The UK’s innovation accelerator for cities, transport, and place leadership.

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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Glasgow Airport to become UK’s first Connected Airport Living Lab
PODCAST
2022 – A Year In Review
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Innovators hone passenger tech ideas for Temple Meads
Rail & Stations
Event
Water resilience challenges in Monterrey
Desafíos en resiliencia hídrica en Monterrey
Water resilience challenges in Monterrey
Desafíos en Movilidad en el Área Metropolitana de Guadalajara
Mobility challenges in the Metropolitan Area of Guadalajara
‘Homes for Healthy Ageing Programme’ Webinar
Homes & Housing
Using real-world testing to empower places, people, and businesses
Homes & Housing

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UK – Republic of Korea Innovation Twins Programme
Four cities from each country have been paired together to formulate collaborative plans to encourage innovation, help drive economic growth and overcome shared urban challenges.
Integrated Infrastructure
Opportunity
New systems to replace temporary trackside speed limit signs – request for information
Network Rail is looking to introduce remotely controlled technology to update speed restriction boards used across its work sites.
Rail & Stations
Opportunity
UK-Latin America Net Zero and Resilience Programme
Developing business collaborations and innovative solutions to address climate challenges in Latin American Cities.
Opportunity
Net Zero Projects – Shard Investment Day
Showcase your innovative, net zero project to our audience of investors for the opportunity to raise Seed and Series A Funds.

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Sparking innovation through the market: A review of pioneering practice
Public procurement in the UK is failing to reach its potential as a driver of innovation and growth.
Place Leadership
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Rural innovation for sustainable environments – decarbonising last mile road freight
In 2020, domestic transport carbon dioxide emissions fell by 19.6% against 2019 levels due to reduced transport usage in response to the COVID 19 pandemic. However, contribution from vans to the UK’s total emissions reached 19% in 2020, an increase of 2% from 2019.
Integrated Infrastructure
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Low Carbon for the Rail Freight Estate
Supporting UK industries and the Department for Transport to deliver cleaner, greener future mobility solutions and services is a key part of Connected Places Catapult’s work.
Rail & Stations
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Skybus: The Public Transport Revolution
Skybus is an innovative air mobility concept which could represent a significant advancement for transport in the UK.
Air Mobility & Airports
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