Powering infrastructure without waiting for the grid
Access to reliable, affordable power is becoming an increasing challenge for transport and infrastructure organisations looking to reduce emissions and modernise operations.
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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News, insights & events
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Energy storage firm sets its sights on success
Catapult-backed H2CHP is securing investment and growing its customer base for shore-side energy generators used in maritime applications.
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Industrialised Construction championed to accelerate housing delivery
Standardising the manufacture and assembly of built environment infrastructure – including housing – is the premise of Industrialised Construction, an emerging approach supported by Connected Places Catapult and discussed at UKREiiF.
