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

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.

Projects, opportunities & Case Studies

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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.
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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.
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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.
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Opportunity

Maritime Accelerator 2024

Introducing the Maritime Accelerator 2024, a dynamic initiative powered by Connected Places Catapult, dedicated to nurturing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with pioneering solutions applicable to the maritime industry and beyond.
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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.