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
Imperative
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.
What's new
News
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
Technology that enables real-time infrastructure monitoring and predictive maintenance has been commercialised by Hitachi Rail following UK-led research and development.
Projects, opportunities & Case Studies
Project
Innovation Procurement Empowerment Centre (IPEC)
The Innovation Procurement Empowerment Centre helps public authorities unlock better, faster, greener and more cost-effective outcomes by using procurement as a tool to bring in innovation.
Case Study
Accelerating innovation with Digital Twin technologies
Since 2022, the Digital Twin (DT) Hub has become the leading convenor for digital twin expertise and collaboration worldwide.
Opportunity
HMGCC Co-Creation challenge: Detecting changes in authorship within online communication
The latest national security challenge launched by HMGCC Co-Creation, is looking for tech solutions founded in forensic linguistics, to help ensure the identity of online authors.
Case Study
Unlocking climate resilience through connected digital twins
The Climate Resilience Demonstrator (CReDO) connects data from across the energy, water, gas, and telecoms sectors to create a connected digital twin for system-wide scenario modelling and more effective risk mitigation and decision-making.
Opportunity
Development of advanced electromagnetic sensors
The latest research into advanced radiofrequency (RF) sensing capabilities is being sought in a new challenge launched by HMGCC Co-Creation.
Opportunity
West Midlands Logistics & Distribution Cluster
The West Midlands Logistics & Distribution Cluster is a collaborative initiative led by Connected Places Catapult, aimed at fostering growth and innovation within the logistics and distribution sector in the West Midlands.
Case Study
Improving connectivity in rural communities
Connected Place Catapult delivered the Rural Transport Accelerator from November 2023 to March 2025 with nearly £2 million funding from the Department for Transport.
Opportunity
DIATOMIC Digital Accelerator
Are you a West Midlands-based innovator with a digital solution? Join the Diatomic Digital Accelerator and help shape a smarter, more sustainable future for the region.
