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.
Imperative
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.
What's new
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Opportunity
Enhancing Passenger Experience – AI in Transport Competition
Unlock the Potential of AI in Transforming the UK Transport Sector
The Department for Transport (DfT), in collaboration with Connected Places Catapult, recognises the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in shaping the future of the UK’s transport system.
News
Connected Places Catapult responds to Industrial Strategy consultation
Boosting economic productivity by unlocking the complexities of place and leveraging data and new digital technologies.
Projects, opportunities & Case Studies
Project
Climate Resilience Demonstrator (CReDo)
The Climate Resilience Demonstrator (CReDo) is a pioneering digital twin platform for climate change adaptation that improves system-wide resilience across infrastructure networks.
Opportunity
National Centre for Accessible Transport (ncat) Scaling Innovation Programme 2025
Introducing the National Centre for Accessible Transport (ncat) Scaling Innovation Programme 2025, delivered by Connected Places Catapult in partnership with the ncat consortium. This programme is dedicated to funding those pioneering solutions that enhance transport accessibility for disabled people.
Opportunity
Unlocking the value chain of EVs and micromobility in India
Unlocking the value chain of EVs and micromobility in India is an initiative to help businesses explore opportunities, establish long-lasting partnerships in the Indian market and accelerate the growth of their business and global footprint.
Opportunity
Call for proposals: challenges and innovation in urban commercial real estate and public spaces
Connected Places Catapult is pleased to invite proposals for research to help drive innovation in the urban Commercial Real Estate (CRE).
Opportunity
Design to Deliver – Collective solutions for wild urban places
Do you have a solution that uses information to contribute to the successful implementation, stewardship, and maintenance of wild urban places?
Opportunity
HS2 Accelerator
Connected Places Catapult, in partnership with HS2 Ltd and the Department for Transport, has launched its search for six small businesses to develop new technology ideas for the rail scheme; to be selected for trial and funded by HS2 and its main contractors.
Project
Decarbonisation of Local Roads
Paving the way to a low-carbon future through material innovation and collaboration across the highways and local roads sector.
Opportunity
Connected Zero Emissions Flight (ZEF) Airfields Expression of Interest
The imperative to introduce zero emission aircraft into commercial service to meet the UK’s targets for decarbonising aviation is clear, and the first fixed-wing aircraft capable of ZEF are expected to complete certification in the next few years.
