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

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.
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News

Connected Places Catapult responds to Industrial Strategy consultation

Boosting economic productivity by unlocking the complexities of place and leveraging data and new digital technologies. 

Projects, opportunities & Case Studies

A drone is flying while carrying a white container labeled "Food Delivery" against a clear blue sky.
Project

ATOMICUS drone project takes off

The safe and efficient use of cargo drones in UK airspace to transport items such as medical supplies or aircraft spare parts is a huge opportunity. But the use of commercial drones at airports alongside traditional passenger aircraft is not without its risks.
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Project
A man in a white shirt and headset monitors data on multiple screens in a control room, focusing on radar displays. Another person in the background works at a similar station.
Project

Getting ready for the Airspace of the Future

Much is being done across the UK to integrate drone services within the wider transport ecosystem to ensure safety, efficiency and environmental sustainability.
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Project

The tech leaders shaping the future of airspace

The time is ripe for the aerospace and technology sectors to collaborate towards a more integrated approach to alternative transportation and fuel options. And it’s an ideal opportunity to position the UK as a world leader in new aviation technology.