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Unlocking the UK drone market

Analysis explores the potential of aerial devices for business good.
News

Rail Maintenance AI Tech Developed in the UK Goes Global

Technology that enables real-time infrastructure monitoring and predictive maintenance has been commercialised by Hitachi Rail following UK-led research and development.
Opportunity

Enhancing Passenger Experience – AI in Transport Competition

Unlock the Potential of AI in Transforming the UK Transport Sector The Department for Transport (DfT), in collaboration with Connected Places Catapult, recognises the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in shaping the future of the UK’s transport system.

Projects, opportunities & Case Studies

A logistics hub featuring trucks, shipping containers, a cargo ship, and an airplane in flight during sunset serves as the perfect backdrop for the TRIG 2022 event.
Opportunity

Expression of Interest: TRIG Advisory Board

The Department for Transport (DfT) and Connected Places Catapult are inviting expressions of interest for the brand new TRIG Advisory Board. The Advisory Board will play a crucial role in shaping the future of the TRIG programme, by providing strategic guidance, sector insights and industry expertise.
Project

Enhancing cyber-physical resilience in remote crane operations for ports

As the UK’s cybersecurity landscape evolves, the demand for advanced skills continues to grow.
A passenger airplane is parked at an airport gate during sunset at Glasgow Airport. Ground crew and vehicles are servicing the plane while the jet bridge is connected, vividly illustrated in a digital twin representation.
Project

Enabling and Protecting Multi-Fuel Ecosystems at Airports

The Aviation industry is committed to decarbonise and alternative fuels such as hydrogen and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) are emerging as key solutions to reduce its carbon footprint. However, the introduction of these fuels brings new and complex cyber-physical security challenges.
Case Study

Supporting SMEs to scale and succeed

Innovating is complex and difficult. Bridging the gap between a promising idea and the marketplace is not easy – it needs to be tested in the real world.
An airport runway at sunset with several airplanes parked and one being towed by a ground vehicle.
Project

Zero Emission Airports (ZEA)

Decarbonising airport operations and developing the infrastructure to support zero-emission flight
Opportunity

West Midlands Logistics & Distribution Cluster – Board Member opportunity

Connected Places Catapult and West Midlands Combined Authority are launching the West Midlands Distribution & Logistics Cluster, designed to drive innovation and growth in the region’s logistics and distribution sectors.
Opportunity

Call for Expressions of Interest: Airport Perimeter Monitoring

Connected Places Catapult, in collaboration with Glasgow Airport’s Living Lab, is inviting organisations and innovators to express their interest in demonstrating novel security technologies for perimeter monitoring and patrolling.
Opportunity

Call for Expressions of Interest: Airside Automated Pavement Inspection

Connected Places Catapult and Glasgow Airport have collaborated to create the Connected Airport Living Lab, based at the airport, which is designed to be a collaborative R&D asset used to showcase UK-developed innovations, attract investment, and act as an innovation catalyst for the aviation sector.