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
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Our impact

Delivering measurable outcomes

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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

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Five transport and construction innovators to get support to scale
News

Five transport and construction innovators to get support to scale

Five UK businesses have been selected to receive practical support to attract investment, access more customers and grow their business. 
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Report

Beyond the testbed: From successful innovation trials to wider adoption 

Our latest report examines why promising innovations can struggle to progress beyond initial trials and what could help turn successful testing into wider adoption.
Disabled Adult People Travel In Wheelchair At Airport
Article

Helping blind people navigate stations with technology

Assisted travel platform Ostrum and its digital companion Purple Door started out with trials at two UK airports. Now the developer has signed commercial deals with operators.