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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
