New funding for green transport innovators in the West Midlands
Up to £50k and expert support is available to businesses in the region with solutions to make transport greener.
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£1.8m to back cutting-edge transport innovations
Grants of up to £45k are available to businesses and academics with ideas to solve some of the transport sector’s most pressing challenges.
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Erika Lewis joins AIRTO Board
Connected Places Catapult’s Chief Executive Officer has been appointed to the AIRTO Board.
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Government funding available for fresh thinking in freight
Up to £150k and specialist business support is available to innovators with ideas to solve some of the freight sector’s most pressing challenges.
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ncat awards funding to innovation projects for enhancing transport accessibility
Connected Places Catapult is excited to be delivering the Scaling Innovation Programme on behalf of the National Centre for Accessible Transport (ncat), which has announced the selection of its first cohort of innovation projects.
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Maritime innovators invited to step forward for new transport accelerator
Up to eight innovative companies can receive support from leading industry players to develop new technology for use in ports and on vessels.
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Connected Places Catapult announces five new Managing Directors to drive strategic growth and innovation
Connected Places Catapult, the UK’s innovation accelerator for transport, the built environment, cities and local growth, announced today the appointment of five new Managing Directors. These senior roles will play a crucial role in advancing the organisation’s strategic growth and reinforcing its position as a leader in driving innovation.
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Accessibility innovators chosen for Bristol Temple Meads testbed
Two technology specialists selected for six-month trials as part of the Station Innovation Zone.
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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.
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AI transport tech innovators selected for business case funding
Three start-up companies with solutions for improving rail and bus performance will be supported to develop their business cases
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Leaders and innovators gather for the Connected Places Summit
Over 200 speakers and thought leaders from the worlds of transport, the built environment, and cities are set to join the Summit in London and online.
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UK delegation to India showcases electric and micromobility innovations
Seven firms demonstrate new tech solutions to power sustainable transport in Kolkata and Chennai.
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UK aviation flying high with new tech funding for security
New funding to develop smart airport technology will enable the UK to stay ahead of potential security threats and reduce delays at airports. Pioneering projects will solve complex aviation security challenges and will support jobs and skills across the country.
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25 innovators to develop AI proposals for UK transport
25 organisations have been selected to develop use case proposals that focus on how AI can enhance the passenger experience of transport in the UK.
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Safety and sustainability innovations for maritime technology trials
Innovations for ports and shipping will shortly be trialled as part of the latest Maritime Accelerator.
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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.
