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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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.
3 weeks ago
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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. 
3 weeks ago
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Article

CReDo among the winners at Climate Innovation Awards

Climate resilience digital twin tops Green Building, Infrastructure and Adaptation category
1 year ago
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Article / Meet the innovator using virtual reality to improve driver safety

Aerial view of a car on a highway at night, showcasing autonomous vehicle technology with illuminated detection zones and lanes.

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

Projects, opportunities & Case Studies

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Station Innovation Zone
Project

Station Innovation Zone

Bristol Temple Meads has been established as UK’s first ‘Station Innovation Zone’, trialling new technologies designed to upgrade passengers’ experience.
2 years ago
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Project

Joining the Dots

Helping city leaders connect on shared challenges and opportunities to strengthen economic links and drive regional growth
2 years ago
A view of Port of Tyne with several cranes, cargo ships, and industrial structures along the water, set under a cloudy sky, highlights the potential for green shipping innovations.
Project

Clean Tyne Shipping Corridor

The project will develop a roadmap for a green shipping corridor from the North East to support the maritime sector’s transition to net zero.
2 years ago
A modern white suspension bridge over a calm body of water with a backdrop of tall, contemporary skyscrapers under a clear blue sky.
Project

UK-LATAM Net Zero and Resilience Programme

Connected Places Catapult is developing an exciting new programme working with our strategic global partner ICLEI South America and the governments of Metropolitan Area of Guadalajara (Mexico), Buenos Aires (Argentina), Campinas (Brazil) and Monterrey (Mexico).
2 years ago
Project

Future Flight InDepth

How can drones be used beyond visual line of sight to unlock new ways to monitor and control critical national infrastructure such as highways and ports? The InDePTH project aims to find out.
2 years ago
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Project

Parceria Reino Unido-Estado da Bahia | Cidades Resilientes e Conectadas

2 years ago
Aerial view of a coastal city with a mix of modern high-rise buildings and a historic lighthouse near the shoreline, surrounded by a sandy beach and the ocean under a clear sky with the sun setting, embodying the principles of resilient and connected cities.
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UK-State of Bahia Partnership – Resilient and Connected Cities

A project to develop long-term business-led research & innovation collaborations between the UK and the State of Bahia
2 years ago
Project

Innovation-friendly procurement

2 years ago
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Innovation imperatives
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