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.

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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.

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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.

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Article

CReDo among the winners at Climate Innovation Awards

Climate resilience digital twin tops Green Building, Infrastructure and Adaptation category

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Article / Meet the innovator using virtual reality to improve driver safety

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News / Autonomous driving projects secure Government funds

A small autonomous electric vehicle with the name "Aurrigo" is parked by a building, with one door open, revealing seats inside. The vehicle is white with gray patterns and features the Union Jack flag.

Article / Integrating automated vehicles into the transport system

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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Opportunity

Hydrogen Innovation Initiative Demonstration 24-25

Companies can apply for up to £35k to demonstrate technology related to the production, conversion, distribution or end use of hydrogen.

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Opportunity

Freight Innovation Fund Accelerator Cohort 3

The UK Government has committed to a dedicated £7m cross-modal Freight Innovation Fund (FIF) as part of the Future of Freight strategy, which sets out the Government’s long-term vision for the UK freight sector.

Opportunity

Clean Futures Accelerator

Calling all West Midlands innovators. Apply to the Clean Futures Accelerator and receive up to £50K to push the boundaries of your technology.

Opportunity

Transport Research and Innovation Grants 2024

Transport Research and Innovation Grants (TRIG) provide early-stage funding for innovations in science, engineering, or technology delivered by The Department for Transport’s (DfT) project delivery partner, Connected Places Catapult.

Opportunity

Hydrogen Innovation Initiative Venture Building Programme

Develop collaborative ventures to commercialise hydrogen technologies for logistics, centred around the river Thames.

Case Study

Can innovation support passenger safety at the platform edge?

The Platform Edge Technologies project was undertaken by Connected Places Catapult (the Catapult), funded by the Department for Transport, and supported by Transport for London.

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.

Opportunity

Glasgow Airport Living Lab Digital Twin Competition

Glasgow Airport’s Living Lab Digital Twin Competition is a strategic initiative funded to facilitate the development of digital twin technology solutions specifically tailored for the aviation sector.

Innovation Imperatives

Connected Intelligence

What's new

The power of digital twins with Royal HaskoningDHV

Hubs of Innovation II: Servicing the new economy with Chris Oglesby

Projects, opportunities & Case Studies