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
Case Study
Unlocking planning’s potential
The planning system is fundamental to how places are shaped, yet many local authorities across the UK still rely on manual, paper-based processes that can slow progress and limit transparency.
Opportunity
Hydrogen Innovation Initiative Demonstrations 2025-26
Connected Places Catapult, acting as a delivery partner of the Hydrogen Innovation Initiative (HII), is inviting bids for near‑term hydrogen demonstration projects.
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
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.
