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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

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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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

UtterBerry & Connected Places Catapult pass the first stage to bring a safer construction industry to the Philippines

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Case Study

Assessing sustainable transport solutions for rural mobility

Rural environments are often perceived as areas of low demand for travel. Urban areas are thriving in trialling more connected and digital new mobility services, yet rural areas often struggle to attract investments in this area.

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Project

Assessing Sustainable Transport Solutions for Rural Mobility: Executive Summary

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Project

ADEPT Live Labs SIMULATE: An Intelligent Partnership in Smart Infrastructure & Urban Mobility

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Project

Upskill yourself in how to create a connected place

Local leaders can sometime struggle to know where to start when it comes to commissioning innovation, or even understanding the innovation economy. It can be daunting and you sometimes need a guide.