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Harnessing AI to enhance passenger experience
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.
2 months ago
AI transport tech innovators selected for business case funding
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
1 year ago
Unlocking the UK drone market
Article

Unlocking the UK drone market

Analysis explores the potential of aerial devices for business good.
1 year ago
Rail Maintenance AI Tech Developed in the UK Goes Global

News / Rail Maintenance AI Tech Developed in the UK Goes Global

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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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Glasgow Airport Living Lab Digital Twin Competition
Opportunity

Glasgow Airport Living Lab Digital Twin Competition

Glasgow Airport’s Living Lab Digital Twin Competition is a strategic initiative funded to facilitate the development of digital twin technology solutions specifically tailored for the aviation sector.
2 years ago
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Opportunity

Rural Transport Accelerator

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.
2 years ago
Hydrogen Innovation Initiative Demonstration 23-24
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.
2 years ago
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Opportunity

Shaping the Future, Today

Apply to showcase future focused solutions for climate mitigation and adaptation
2 years ago
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Project

Innovation Places Leadership Academy 

Helping place leaders to foster innovation-led prosperity across the UK .
2 years ago
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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.
2 years ago
Freight Innovation Fund Accelerator 2024
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.
2 years ago
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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.
2 years ago

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