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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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Case Study

Harnessing AI to enhance passenger experience

The AI in Transport Enhancing Passenger Experience competition, a collaboration between the Department for Transport (DfT) and Connected Places Catapult, aimed to find innovative ideas that embed responsible AI into a resilient transport system, in alignment with the UK government’s vision.

News

AI transport tech innovators selected for business case funding

Three start-up companies with solutions for improving rail and bus performance will be supported to develop their business cases

Article

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

Opportunity / Enhancing Passenger Experience – AI in Transport Competition

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.

Article / CReDo among the winners at Climate Innovation Awards

Podcasts

The power of digital twins with Royal HaskoningDHV

Podcasts

Hubs of Innovation II: Servicing the new economy with Chris Oglesby

Projects, opportunities & Case Studies

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Opportunity

HMGCC Co-Creation: Smart glasses for mapping

Can you help defence and security use smart glasses to aid reconnaissance missions?

Opportunity

HMGCC Co-Creation: Multi-terrain micro robotic systems

Can you develop a miniature and highly agile uncrewed robotic system capable of operating seamlessly across water, land and air?

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Opportunity

Improvised Explosive Device (IED) Component Detection in Hold-Baggage Screening: Expression of Interest

The Department for Transport (DfT) is inviting expressions of interest from organisations with technologies, expertise or practical approaches that could improve Improvised Explosive Device (IED) component detection in UK hold-baggage screening.

Case Study

Catalysing and scaling innovation in UK freight and logistics

How Connected Places Catapult delivered the Freight Innovation Fund accelerator to catalyse growth in freight and logistics.

Opportunity

HMGCC Co-Creation: AI-enhanced x-ray imaging for bomb disposal

Can you build an AI agent that behaves like a normal phone user to make testing easier and faster?

Case Study

From challenge to change: Westminster's air quality innovation journey

Working with the Innovation Procurement Empowerment Centre (IPEC), Westminster explored an innovative solution to reduce PM2.5 emissions and improve air quality in busy urban environments.