Accessibility innovators chosen for Bristol Temple Meads testbed
Two technology specialists selected for six-month trials as part of the Station Innovation Zone.
Imperative
People’s experience
Places prosper when they understand and design for the needs of people. Connected Places Catapult has access to a range of capabilities which help partners to understand changing needs and to design for experience.
What's new
News
News
Partner sought for public realm innovation initiative
Expressions of interest are being welcomed from landowners, developers, joint ventures, design teams and operators looking to support innovation for the next generation of public spaces.
Opportunity
Public Realm Innovation Initiative
Partner with Connected Places Catapult to unlock the value of public space.
Projects, opportunities & Case Studies
Opportunity
Public Realm Innovation Initiative
Partner with Connected Places Catapult to unlock the value of public space.
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.
Opportunity
National Centre for Accessible Transport (ncat) Scaling Innovation Programme 2025
Introducing the National Centre for Accessible Transport (ncat) Scaling Innovation Programme 2025, delivered by Connected Places Catapult in partnership with the ncat consortium. This programme is dedicated to funding those pioneering solutions that enhance transport accessibility for disabled people.
Opportunity
Call for proposals: challenges and innovation in urban commercial real estate and public spaces
Connected Places Catapult is pleased to invite proposals for research to help drive innovation in the urban Commercial Real Estate (CRE).
Project
Homes for Healthy Ageing
The Homes for Healthy Ageing programme demonstrates the role that innovation, collaboration and a human-centred approach can play in accelerating the development of healthy, age-friendly homes and neighbourhoods.
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.
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
