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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.

Two men stand on stage at the Climate Summit EMEA. One man presents a CReDo award shaped like a wooden block with an engraved design to the other man. A sign behind them lists topics like "Net Zero" and "Sustainability.

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

Projects, opportunities & Case Studies

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Project

Moving on the Mersey

The history of the UK is one of trade, where we’ve been moulded and defined by our global connectivity through the seas. This is also true at a regional level, such as in Liverpool, the Solent, London and the Northeast

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Case Study

Intelligent local partnerships in smart infrastructure & urban mobility

Pop-up electric vehicle chargers, green walls and electric scooters were among the systems tested as part of a project exploring how the transport hub of the future could look and function.

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Project

Net Zero Framework for Indonesian Provinces

Connected Places Catapult is collaborating with the British Embassy in Indonesia and the UK-Indonesia Consortium for Interdisciplinary Sciences (UKICIS) under an FCDO funded project in five provinces: DKI Jakarta, West Java, Central Java, East Java and Bali

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Project

UK Latin America Climate Partnership: Delivering Net-Zero Solutions in Mexico

Mexico has ambitious Net-Zero targets which highlights the opportunity to partner with nations around the world – such as the UK – to accelerate emissions reductions.

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Project

SafeMRX

SafeMRX aims to help facilitate advancement to Automated Vehicle (AV) deployments without a safety driver, where some or all of the responsibilities of safety drivers are transferred to automated systems.

Two autonomous delivery robots with the text "I deliver your shopping" and a website address on their sides are positioned on a sidewalk near a building.

Project

Milton Keynes 5G Create

Using 5G technology to support a major international sporting and cultural venue.

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Project

Testing Equitable Net Zero Partnerships between UK-Brazil

Brazil has a key role at COP26 as home to the largest portion of the Amazon Rainforest. 16% of the world’s fresh water, also as the 2nd largest producer of meat, 4th largest producer of grains, and the 13th largest economy with the 6th largest population in the world.

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Project

Innovating for Clean Air (IfCA) India Projects

India is facing the reality of encouraging economic growth and social development whilst moving towards a green economy.

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