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Meet the innovator mapping safer bike routes through cities

French entrepreneur Garance Locatelli is making city cycle networks easier to navigate with a subway-inspired wayfinding system.

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“Convince me your solution is the solution” advises hydrogen company investor

Venture capital firm Mercia Ventures has thrown its support behind early stage company ULEMCo as part of a £5m raise.

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Better, faster, more integrated planning : experts speak up

Big names addressed a built environment showcase exploring how digital transformation, integrated systems thinking, and cross-sector collaboration can enable better spatial planning and help Government meet its 1.5m homes target in a manner that better considers transport, infrastructure and sustainability goals.

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Leaders convene in the West Midlands to champion economic growth

Colleagues from the Catapult were out in force as the West Midlands played host to major events promoting economic growth

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Tech firm making ports more efficient charts growth

Signing of a major contract and securing new jobs have been achieved by a maritime-focused software firm, recently supported by the Catapult through a trio of grant funded programmes.

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Meet the Academic simulating smart cities of the future

Architect turned digital systems specialist Manolya Kavakli-Thorne is crafting smart city solutions to help leaders make better decisions.

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Create investor FOMO, climate tech firms told

Ed Phillips of Future Planet Capital advises founders to build relationships with investors 12 – 18 months in advance, warning that going to market too late, or lingering too long, can sink fundraising chances.

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Meet the innovator using AI to improve crowd safety in train stations

Biology graduate Rosie Richardson became fascinated by human behaviour and the role technology can play in keeping people safe. Now she is driving the development of a system that spots potential hazards at train stations to provide early alerts for rail staff to keep passengers secure.

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I3P Talks With Mott MacDonald on the future of our cities: sustainable growth, low carbon solutions, optimism and inclusion

The latest i3P Talks With session brought together industry professionals to explore the future of urban infrastructure, with a focus on sustainable growth, climate solutions, and inclusive approaches to business.

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Steering a course to greener shipping

London International Shipping Week outlined several initiatives that promote decarbonisation in maritime and ports.

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IPEC’s response to Public Procurement: Growing British industry, jobs and skills – consultation

The Innovation Procurement Empowerment Centre (IPEC), an initiative of Connected Places Catapult. We help councils and local authorities use procurement to unlock better, faster, greener and more cost-effective outcomes.

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Cutting-edge tech championed by rail award participants

Four alumni of the HS2 Accelerator – a showcase of new rail systems delivered by Connected Places Catapult – were shortlisted at this summer’s Digital Construction Awards . We speak to representatives from each company about the programme, and the importance of innovating in rail.