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
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.
Opportunity
Rural Transport Accelerator
The Department of Transport’s Rural Transport Accelerator is supporting SMEs and local authorities to expedite the integration of innovative practices, enhance transportation services for users, and foster improved connectivity within rural communities.
Opportunity
HMGCC CHALLENGE: eSIM reader for officer safety
Up to £120,000 is on offer to consortia developing technology that can help to gather a mobile subscriber identity number from electronic SIM cards used in the latest phones.
Opportunity
Hydrogen Innovation Initiative Demonstration 23-24
Companies can apply for up to £50k to trial technology related to the production, conversion, distribution or end use of hydrogen.
Opportunity
Shaping the Future, Today
Apply to showcase future focused solutions for climate mitigation and adaptation
