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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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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.

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

Opportunity / Enhancing Passenger Experience – AI in Transport Competition

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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

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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.

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Case Study

Best fit climate innovation – solutions for India, Mexico and Peru

The co-creation of climate action plans with citizens generates a multitude of actions where solutions in innovation districts can be tested, proven, and scaled.

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Project

Unlocking the value chain of shared electric two-wheelers in India

Helping to promote a shift towards shared micro-mobility, and highlighting the leading role which city governments can play by partnering with the private sector.

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Case Study

Collaboration Scales Positive Energy Districts Across Europe

When cities create innovation districts, early engagement with a diversity of stakeholders is critical to their successful implementation.

Case Study

Community led clean heat – from Bristol to Turkey

An example of how Bristol and Nilüfer learned from each other about the delivery of an energy community.

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Project

UK – India Innovation for Net Zero: Exploring place-based bilateral partnerships

International collaboration can boost the power of places to deliver on net zero goals. A new partnership between the UK and India which involves Connected Places Catapult is hoping to achieve just that.

Case Study

ASEAN Smart Cities Spark an Electric Bus Revolution

Electrifying public bus fleets is a net zero action that many cities have in their power to take now – but the instability of the grid in these districts can cause delays in implementing chargers.

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Project

UK Innovation Districts Group

Driving productivity and prosperity through place-based innovation to accelerate inclusive urban growth.

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