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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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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

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

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

A woman stands on the sidewalk holding a device focused on virtual reality safety, with a busy street, including a bus and several cars, in the background.

Article / Meet the innovator using virtual reality to improve driver safety

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

The Department of Transport’s Rural Transport Accelerator is supporting SMEs and local authorities to expedite the integration of innovative practices, enhance transportation services for users, and foster improved connectivity within rural communities.

Opportunity

Hydrogen Innovation Initiative Demonstration 23-24

Companies can apply for up to £50k to trial technology related to the production, conversion, distribution or end use of hydrogen.

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Opportunity

Shaping the Future, Today

Apply to showcase future focused solutions for climate mitigation and adaptation

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Project

Innovation Places Leadership Academy 

Helping place leaders to foster innovation-led prosperity across the UK .

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Opportunity

National Highways Hazard Protection on Roads Accelerator

Apply to the National Highways Hazard Protection on Roads Accelerator and receive up to £90K to push the boundaries of your technology.

Opportunity

Freight Innovation Fund Accelerator 2024

Applications now closed – The Freight Innovation Fund Accelerator will support up to 10 Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) to trial their solutions in real-world environments to help solve pressing challenges within the freight sector.

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Opportunity

Join the Researchers in Residence scheme

Funding of up to £50,000 is available to academics keen to become part of a growing cohort of specialists helping to forge closer ties between universities, industry and the Catapult Network.

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Project

Retrofit of Homes for Health and Resilience

Connected Places Catapult has launched its next Housing Innovation milestone on Retrofit of Homes for Health and Resilience, which looks to accelerate retrofit programmes to achieve better health and climate resilience outcomes in private residential properties.