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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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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

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

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News / Connected Places Catapult responds to Industrial Strategy consultation

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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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Case Study

G20 Global Smart Cities Alliance Cyber Accountability

As more and more cities embrace connectivity and technology like connected devices and IOT, the threat of serious cyber-attacks on digital infrastructure is increased.

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Project

G20 Global Smart Cities Alliance Cyber Accountability Case Study

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Project

Future of Air Mobility Accelerator seeks innovators

The Future of Air Mobility (FAM) Accelerator will be selecting 12 SMEs to join a 6-month programme, where they will receive support from a consortium of industry, academic and regulatory partners on the trial and testing of disruptive innovations.

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Project

Future of Air Mobility Accelerator

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Case Study

UK firm SpaceTimeAI tackling traffic congestion in Brazil

Traffic congestion has been identified as one of Brazil’s most pressing urban challenges. In the last 15 years public transport ridership dropped 15%, while the country’s car fleet tripled.

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Project

SpaceTimeAI & Connected Places Catapult pass the first stage to help reduce traffic congestion in Brazil

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Case Study

UK firm UtterBerry tackling construction safety in the Philippines

Construction is the deadliest sector in the world. In the Philippines, the fatal injury rate in construction has been steadily increasing since 2011.

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Project