New support for freight and logistics innovators to commercialise validated solutions
Help with commercial propositions, deployment planning and investor readiness is on offer to UK innovators looking to grow their business.
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
Who we work with
We connect sectors to drive innovation
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
Our impact
Delivering measurable outcomes
Find out more1000+
business engaged
8,650+
additional jobs created
£692m
Private investment raised by SMEs since 2019
149+
technologies advanced towards commercialisation
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