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.
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Industry heavyweights announced for Connected Places Summit
Leading speakers from transport, cities and the built environment lined up to address second annual Summit.
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West Midlands innovators gear up for India Energy Week
A group of clean tech innovators will join a delegation in New Delhi in a showcase of the West Midlands’ Clean Tech capabilities.
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Industry representatives join West Midlands Logistics and Distribution Cluster Advisory Board
A new Advisory Board has been convened to focus on how to drive growth in the region’s logistics and distribution sector.
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Connected Places Catapult strengthens Board with three new Non-Exec Directors
The trio bring with them a wealth of governance experience alongside expertise in transport infrastructure, the built environment and local growth.
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Innovators chosen to develop projects that connect people and nature
12 companies will receive specialist design support and funding as they develop their ideas to improve people’s connection with nature.
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New HS2 Innovation Accelerator focusing on rail systems and future maintenance has launched
The seventh HS2 Innovation Accelerator programme will look to develop new railway technology to help build the line and underpin future train service reliability.
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Search begins for AI transport innovations that can enhance passenger experience
Funding and support are now available for innovators with ideas to improve transport with artificial intelligence (AI).
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Connected Places Catapult responds to Industrial Strategy consultation
Boosting economic productivity by unlocking the complexities of place and leveraging data and new digital technologies.
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Entopy invited to trial its digital twin technology at Glasgow Airport
System designed to ease passenger flow has been selected for a six-month pilot.
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Eight innovators selected for Bristol Temple Meads testbed
From less stress to greener spaces, these eight ideas are bound for the Station Innovation Zone programme.
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Connected Places Catapult invites feedback to strategy refresh
Have your say on the Catapult’s refreshed strategy.
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West Midlands Innovators Set Out to Forge Ties in India
Seven firms specialising in clean technologies have joined the DIATOMIC India Accelerator programme.
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UK Innovation Districts Group and Connected Places Catapult commission UK Entrepreneurial Skills Study
The UK Entrepreneurial Skills study, which will focus on 16 – 25-year-olds, has been funded by Innovate UK and developed by UK Innovation District Group (UK IDG) and Connected Places Catapult. The study is in response to a concerning trend of a declining number of UK start-ups.
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Search begins for innovations that can enhance airport security
Funding and support are now available to businesses and academics with ideas to further improve threat detection at airports.
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Global innovation cluster welcomes input from UK firms
A new Tokyo-based initiative has been created to focus on technology development in urban areas.
