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Energy storage firm sets its sights on success
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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.
Industrialised Construction championed to accelerate housing delivery
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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.
An aerial view of a partially constructed high-rise building, surrounded by other modern buildings in an urban area, showcases the dynamic interplay of innovation and procurement. Construction equipment and materials are visible at the site.
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Infrastructure pipeline: an unmissable opportunity to drive growth through innovation

Leveraging even a fraction of Britain’s £725bn infrastructure pipeline in support of innovative new approaches will deliver significant benefits for UK businesses and the economy.
8,468 jobs and £698m investment linked to innovation support
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8,468 jobs and £698m investment linked to innovation support

Economic growth depends on businesses being able to commercialise innovation, win customers and scale.
Shape-shifting lorry promises greener and cheaper logistics
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Shape-shifting lorry promises greener and cheaper logistics

Freight trailers might soon be transformed at the push of a button, to improve aerodynamics when carrying smaller loads.
Allye Energy: providing batteries out in the field
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Allye Energy: providing batteries out in the field

Second life batteries are being repurposed for use on construction sites by a Catapult-backed SME with ambitious growth targets.
Meet the innovator making construction sites run smoother
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Meet the innovator making construction sites run smoother

Shelley Copsey created tech to reduce downtime on construction sites, and her company FYLD recently secured £32 million of investment after taking part in two Catapult-led programmes.
Autonomous boat scale-up charts rapid growth
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Autonomous boat scale-up charts rapid growth

Online Oceans received Catapult support to build autonomous work boats, and is now attracting investment and starting to generate a profit.
Carbon capture concrete firm secures £2.5m investment
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Carbon capture concrete firm secures £2.5m investment

Advanced materials specialist Vateris – a recipient of Catapult support – has secured £2.5 million of investment towards scaling its carbon capture technology for use as additives in concrete.
Freeports and Investment Zones join forces to drive growth
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Freeports and Investment Zones join forces to drive growth

Ways to unlock growth and investment across all 25 Industrial Strategy Zones was a hot topic among delegates to a UKREiiF roundtable event, convened by Connected Places Catapult and hosted by global real estate advisor JLL.
Quiet operation propels sales of electric motors for boats
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Quiet operation propels sales of electric motors for boats

Marine technology specialist RAD Propulsion – a participant of two Catapult-led programmes – recently secured £4.4 million of investment, and is looking to achieve £25 million annual revenue within the next three years.
Ocean tech developer prepares for rapid growth on land
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Ocean tech developer prepares for rapid growth on land

JET Connectivity developed technology and accelerated its ambitions thanks to advice and support from Connected Places Catapult. Now the Hampshire-based scale-up is looking to grow to £10 million turnover over the next 18 months.
Housing leads urge colleagues to take bold decisions together
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Housing leads urge colleagues to take bold decisions together

Proposals are being explored to test whether the i3P collaborative delivery model – used across major infrastructure programmes – could help unlock challenges on large and complex housing sites, delegates to the Connected Places Catapult pavilion at UKREiiF heard.
Meet the innovator making streets better with community insight
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Meet the innovator making streets better with community insight

Jon Little of BetaStreets is on a mission to democratise the design of public spaces, and is scaling his business with help from Connected Places Catapult.
Challenges laid bare for authorities and companies seeking to boost investment
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Challenges laid bare for authorities and companies seeking to boost investment

Champions of cities and leading investment figures discussed how best to raise capital in regions, during a session inside Connected Places Catapult’s UKREiiF pavilion.
AI service developed with freight programme eyes seven figure target
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AI service developed with freight programme eyes seven figure target

Data management specialist Zizo expects to make £1 million from its AI platform in the next year; created with help from the Freight Innovation Fund accelerator.