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.
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£1.2m to boost rural transport in the UK
Eight projects awarded £150,000 each to better connect rural communities. Winning projects include digital tools that support patients and staff to travel to NHS hospitals. Funding will enhance travel for rural residents, while delivering greener transport technologies.
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Design experts selected to support innovators connecting people with nature
The Design to Deliver consortium has chosen consultancies that will support SMEs as they develop solutions that unlock human behaviours to regenerate nature.
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West Midlands to collaborate with South Korean city to boost innovation
New collaborations aim to promote regional innovation, share knowledge, and support start-ups.
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Cohort announced for Local Authority Transport Decarbonisation accelerator
Innovators with new technology will help local areas to address their place-based net zero commitments, with support from Connected Places Catapult.
