Connected Places Catapult - The UK's innovation accelerator for cities, transport & place leadership.

Podcasts / Connected Places Podcast

Episode: 71

In Conversation with Dan Labbad, CEO of the Crown Estate

Podcasts / Connected Places Podcast

Episode: 70

In Conversation with Andrew Barr, President of Hitachi Europe

Podcasts / Connected Places Podcast

Episode: 69

Highlights from the Connected Places Summit – 2025

Article

‘Make your first impression count’ SMEs seeking finance urged

Angel investment matchmaker Luke Pulford encourages small business owners to put themselves in the shoes of investors when looking for support.

Article

I3P re-shapes community of practice to drive sector wide impact

The Infrastructure Industry Innovation Partnership (i3P) recently brought together client organisations and supply chain members to shape the future direction of its three Community of Practices (CoP): Low carbon technology, Safety and Circular economy.

Event / Procurement Innovation: Trial to Transformation Workshop

Article / Pivot! Experts advise TRIG innovators

Article / i3P annual Forum 2025 – a turning point for UK infrastructure delivery

Article / Wind propelled shipping system advanced by Catapult-backed programme

Event / Planning Innovation Forum

Article / Leading regions and high-potential SMEs out in force for smart cities expo

Project / i3P

Article / Transforming UK public procurement in the post-Brexit era

Article / Flying boat promises cleaner and smoother passenger journeys

Projects, opportunities

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Project

i3P

Join the i3P community to drive the future transformation of the infrastructure and construction industry.

Opportunity

Smarter Transport Systems AI Competition

The Department for Transport (DfT), in collaboration with Connected Places Catapult, is seeking innovative AI solutions that can revolutionise transport, delivering faster, cleaner, and more affordable journeys for everyone.

Project

Digital Construction Exports Group (DCEG)

The Digital Construction Exports Group (DCEG) was formed to promote the UK’s excellence in digital construction to maximise the UK’s export opportunity, estimated to be worth £11.5bn , to the infrastructure sector by leveraging its digital leadership.

Opportunity

HMGCC Co-Creation: Novel counter drone and ground station solutions

HMGCC Co-Creation is launching a 12-week challenge to find organisations able to develop a small, low-power, low-cost network monitor to improve observability and allow network packet modification for penetration testing.