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
News
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
Opportunity
Local Authority Transport Decarbonisation Accelerator
Introducing the Local Authority Transport Decarbonisation Accelerator programme, which is dedicated to supporting both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and local areas to meet the opportunities and challenges of place-based net zero commitments.
Opportunity
National Centre for Accessible Transport Expression of Interest
The National Centre for Accessible Transport (ncat) is a consortium, formed with the mission to shape the future of accessible transport for disabled people across the UK.
Opportunity
Station Innovation Zone – Innovation Funding Programme – Year Three
Connected Places Catapult, in collaboration with Network Rail and funded by Innovate UK, is excited to announce the third year of the Station Innovation Zone (SIZ) Competition, supporting SMEs to test new ways of improving various aspects of the passenger experience.
Project
Future Aviation Security Solutions Industrial PHD Partnerships (FASS IPP)
In this programme academia and industry have been brought together to develop innovative ideas capable of transforming the future of aviation security. As well as to promote seamless travel to better the passenger experience.
Opportunity
DIATOMIC India Accelerator
West Midlands based companies developing clean technologies are invited to apply to take part in a new six-month export-led programme led by Connected Places Catapult in partnership with the West Midlands Growth Company and the Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce.
Project
Great Britain Trip Database Portal (GBDP)
Connected Places Catapult is providing free access to anonymised and aggregated Mobile Network data, provided by O2.
Opportunity
Join the Academic Network
Our Academic Network is an environment for exchange of ideas, knowledge, learning and the opportunity to promote collaboration. Join our network today, which already has over 1,100 members from 273 UK universities and industry organisations.
Opportunity
Join the SME network
If you have a great idea, innovative product or service that you believe could improve the way people connect and travel, we would love to hear from you.
