Chief Scientific Adviser celebrates five transport innovators
Exceptional start-up firms participating in the Transport Research and Innovation Grants programme were recognised at the Connected Places Summit.
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Data Action Plan sets out a connected vision for transport
Unlocking data promises multiple benefits for the movement of people and goods, says Sam Rose of the Department for Transport, a platinum sponsor of the Connected Places Summit.
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Transport AI applications selected for business case funding
Three start-up businesses using AI to make transport systems smarter will be supported to develop their business cases.
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Bristol Temple Meads to test latest in station innovations
Systems designed to reduce passenger stress and make station surfaces less slippery will be trialled this spring.
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South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority and Connected Places Catapult join forces to target innovation-led growth
The new collaboration aims to create opportunities for technology testbeds at strategic locations across the region and unlock infrastructure investment.
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£725bn infrastructure pipeline in the spotlight as Connected Places Summit begins
Over 180 speakers from across transport, construction, local growth and data infrastructure are taking part in the third annual Summit in person and online.
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Neil Sachdev MBE appointed as new Chair of Connected Places Catapult
The highly experienced business and public sector leader will take the helm at an exciting time for the Catapult.
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More big names join Connected Places Summit lineup
The DfT’s Chief Scientific Adviser, the CEO of the National Wealth Fund and the Deputy Mayor of London for Environment and Energy are among the latest speakers confirmed for the Summit.
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AI in Transport: 23 innovators selected to develop proposals
The organisations chosen will develop use case proposals that demonstrate how AI can transform the UK’s transport system.
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Five Hydrogen Technology Demos Green Lit
Technologies from offshore electrolysis to the UK’s first hydrogen-powered railway shunter will be showcased.
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AI tech specialists selected for trial with major maritime clients
Two participants in the Transport Accelerator: Maritime have been chosen to showcase their systems and develop their innovations with established industry partners.
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Government boost for businesses to drive freight innovation
Government to provide £1.1 million in funding to help British businesses trial cutting-edge technologies, solving some of the biggest challenges in the freight and logistics sector.
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Innovators to help reduce stress and improve safety through Bristol Temple Meads testbed
Reducing stress for passengers and making surfaces less slippery in wet or cold weather are two challenges being targeted by UK companies.
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Eight West Midlands innovators join digital transformation programme
Innovative businesses in the West Midlands will receive tailored support to trial their technologies and solve regional challenges.
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Search begins with DfT for AI innovators to make transport systems smarter
Up to 25 innovators will be selected to develop proposals that use AI technology to improve transport in the UK.
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Connected Places Catapult part of winning consortium at the Self Driving Industry Awards
Pioneering autonomous driving demonstration project, evolvAD, picked up the 2025 project of the year award.
