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Connected Intelligence

The infrastructure that enables digital connectivity within and between places as well as the technology and intelligence that enables data-rich insights, modelling and analysis.

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Two men stand on stage at the Climate Summit EMEA. One man presents a CReDo award shaped like a wooden block with an engraved design to the other man. A sign behind them lists topics like "Net Zero" and "Sustainability.
Articles

CReDo among the winners at Climate Innovation Awards

Climate resilience digital twin tops Green Building, Infrastructure and Adaptation category
A woman stands on the sidewalk holding a device focused on virtual reality safety, with a busy street, including a bus and several cars, in the background.
Articles

Meet the innovator using virtual reality to improve driver safety

Heavy goods drivers are among the beneficiaries of new safety training developed using virtual reality.
Aerial view of a car on a highway at night, showcasing autonomous vehicle technology with illuminated detection zones and lanes.
News

Autonomous driving projects secure Government funds

Partners involved in the CERTUS and evolvAD programmes are among 13 recipients of funding from the Government’s Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles.

Projects, opportunities & Case Studies

Opportunities

HMGCC Challenge: Cutting eavesdropping risks using AI

UK government offices often host sensitive conversations, and it is important to ensure that these are not under threat from accidental or nefarious eavesdropping attempts. These risks are continually assessed due to the high pace of change in technology.
Opportunities

HMGCC Challenge: NCA seeks emulated phone technology to help combat crime

Emulated phone technology is being sought by the National Crime Agency (NCA) to support its work using multiple aliases to communicate with numerous people nationally and internationally
Opportunities

Design to Deliver – Collective solutions for wild urban places

Do you have a solution that uses information to contribute to the successful implementation, stewardship, and maintenance of wild urban places?
Opportunities

HMGCC Challenge: Secure Speech

When national security organisations use electronic equipment in sensitive environments, they must be sure every element has been properly assured. In its latest challenge, HMGCC Co-Creation wants organisations to get involved in a five-month project, developing ways to robustly assure printed circuit boards (PCBs).
Opportunities

HS2 Accelerator

Connected Places Catapult, in partnership with HS2 Ltd and the Department for Transport, has launched its search for six small businesses to develop new technology ideas for the rail scheme; to be selected for trial and funded by HS2 and its main contractors.
Projects

Decarbonisation of Local Roads

Paving the way to a low-carbon future through material innovation and collaboration across the highways and local roads sector.
Opportunities

Connected Zero Emissions Flight (ZEF) Airfields Expression of Interest

The imperative to introduce zero emission aircraft into commercial service to meet the UK’s targets for decarbonising aviation is clear, and the first fixed-wing aircraft capable of ZEF are expected to complete certification in the next few years.
Opportunities

Local Authority Transport Decarbonisation Accelerator

Introducing the Local Authority Transport Decarbonisation Accelerator programme, which is dedicated to supporting both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and local areas to meet the opportunities and challenges of place-based net zero commitments.