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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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Case Study

How have Somerset Council used innovation procurement to tackle coastal erosion and flood resilience challenges.

Somerset Council have worked with the Innovation Procurement Empowerment Centre (IPEC) to address a challenge around asset management and environmental monitoring.

Opportunity

Scale-Up Support Programme

This pilot programme is designed to support a cohort of high-potential UK SMEs across transport, construction and infrastructure that have successfully validated their products or services and are preparing for their next stage of commercial growth.

Opportunity

Diesel-Free Sites Adoption Programme

Join the Diesel-Free Sites Adoption Programme, a four-month opportunity for UK SMEs who have proven diesel free infrastructure solutions and who are looking for wider industry adoption through live demonstration and industry engagement.

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Opportunity

Expression of interest: IPEC coastal erosion and environmental monitoring

IPEC supports local and combined authorities to tackle complex public sector challenges through innovation procurement. Following a successful project with Somerset Council, we are inviting authorities to explore how innovative approaches could improve coastal monitoring and decision-making.