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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.

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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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Transport

We focus on decarbonising the sector and creating integrated transport systems, bridging the gap between groundbreaking ideas and the market.

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Transport

Construction

We accelerate innovation in construction, helping to create sustainable buildings, smart infrastructure, and inclusive urban spaces across the UK.

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Construction

Data Infrastructure

Data and digital technologies are transforming how we design, manage, and operate transport systems, the built environment, and local economies.

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Data Infrastructure

SMEs & Scaleups

We empower SMEs to transform bold ideas into market-ready solutions.

Industry & Infrastructure

We partner with large enterprises to drive innovation and overcome complex challenges.

Government & Public Sector

Partnering with government to transform transport, construction and infrastructure.

Investors & Partners

De-risking investment in UK infrastructure innovation

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

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.

A group of people stand on a train platform during morning rush hour, dressed in business attire and waiting for a commuter train. The scene is slightly blurred to show motion and the hustle of daily travel.

News

Innovators on track to tackle rail’s biggest challenges

Ten innovators have been selected to receive tailored support to address challenges spanning passenger accessibility and safety, reliability, and infrastructure resilience.

M1 motorway at sunset in England. United Kingdom

Article

Investor predicts brighter future for scale-ups seeking finance

Enthusiasm to invest is returning to transport and construction, says Alex Bateman of Ambition Capital, who is supporting a new scale-up accelerator delivered by Connected Places Catapult.