City representatives reveal their smart city visions in Barcelona
Many of Great Britain’s foremost cities and regions joined Connected Places Catapult at the Smart City Expo World Congress to showcase their latest thinking and digital offerings.
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Meet the Academic breathing new life into ailing cities
Rachel Granger wants more people to feel connected to their urban areas, and proposes new incentives to help forge meaningful connections.
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Catapult convenes smart city leaders at global congress in Barcelona
Cities and regions from across the UK with a keen focus on data and digital joined Connected Places Catapult, Government representatives and Innovate UK for the Smart City Expo World Congress.
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Meet the innovator powering efforts to make car batteries last longer
Scientist and environmental champion Sindy Chaves from Costa Rica is now based in Coventry, developing an industrial coating for electric vehicle batteries to extend their life with help from the Clean Futures programme.
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Minister meets innovators on freight demonstration event
Current and future participants in the Freight Innovation Fund Accelerator gathered last week to hear from Government Minister, Lilian Greenwood.
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Meet the Academic urging creative delivery in the procurement of rail projects
Ian Heptinstall is drawing on over 30 years’ experience gained as a project manager and consultant to champion the benefits of innovative procurement and critical analysis in construction, as a Researcher in Residence with Connected Places Catapult.
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Third age of flight prepares for take off
Since the dawn of the jet engine, our experience of flight has remained almost unchanged. Now, however, we stand on the cusp of a third revolution in aviation. Ben Griffiths, a leading UK commentator on aviation, industry and technology, and a pilot himself, casts an eye to the future.
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TRIG support helps maritime innovator develop fuel saving ship sail
Hundreds of promising start-up companies have been supported by the Transport Research and Innovation Grants (TRIG) programme, which is hosting a showcase in Birmingham to celebrate its 10th anniversary. One grant recipient finding success is George Thompson of GT Wings.
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Minding the gaps in London
London faces a big challenge when it comes to developing under-utilised public land. But at Places for London it is an even bigger opportunity.
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Sekforde Street office becomes testbed for pioneering air quality sensors
Connected Places Catapult’s headquarters in London has become a testbed for a world-first demonstration of air monitoring equipment.
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Meet the innovator bringing tech and transport together for rural commutes
Tatseng Chiam is helping employees get to work in areas poorly served by public transit with the help of the Transport Research & Innovation Grants programme and Connected Places Catapult.
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Healthcare entrepreneur helps older persons stay safe at home
AI-enabled remote monitoring technology developed by Kelvin Summoogum and backed by Connected Places Catapult is allowing older hospital patients to return home earlier for their recuperation.
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Inclusive Innovation championed in the West Midlands
Twenty small businesses fronted by a diverse range of entrepreneurs in the West Midlands have been lined up to take part in the DIATOMIC Inclusive Innovation programme.
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TRIG funding helps delivery drone firm to take off
Hundreds of promising start-up companies have been supported by the Transport Research and Innovation Grants (TRIG) programme, which is hosting a showcase in Birmingham to celebrate its 10th anniversary.
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New technology trial reduces delays for drivers and cuts cost of roadworks
New technology developed to help ease the pain of roadworks for road users and businesses saw 2,100 fewer journeys being delayed on the M6 in a two-month trial.
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Rediscovering the dynamism of our rail heritage
Our railways have profoundly shaped the history of the UK, as well as much of its cultural and civic identity. But as Dr. Alan Peters explains, the future will demand as much imagination and innovative thought as the last two centuries have.
