DIATOMIC Digital Accelerator
Are you a West Midlands-based innovator with a digital solution? Join the Diatomic Digital Accelerator and help shape a smarter, more sustainable future for the region.
Our Work
Open Calls
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Station Innovation Zone – Innovation Funding Programme – Year Four
The Station Innovation Zone programme supports SMEs to develop and trial new ways of improving various aspects of the passenger experience, with Bristol Temple Meads as the testbed site.
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HMGCC Co-Creation challenge: Compact, low-cost GNSS simulator
HMGCC Co-Creation is seeking Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) simulators to support testing of multiple communication systems at the same time.
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Data logging in extreme temperatures
In this challenge, HMGCC Co-Creation seeks solutions to ensure data loggers can continue to operate, even at high temperatures.
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Clean Futures Accelerator: Trial Opportunity for SMEs
Test and validate your clean technology with funding (up to £50,000) and expertise from Coventry University’s Institute for Advanced Manufacturing.
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Transport Research and Innovation Grants 2025
Transport Research and Innovation Grants (TRIG) provide early-stage funding for innovations in science, engineering, or technology delivered by The Department for Transport’s (DfT) project delivery partner, Connected Places Catapult.
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Freight Innovation Fund Accelerator 2025
The Freight Innovation Fund Accelerator will support up to 15 Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) to develop a trial to test their solutions in real-world environments to help solve pressing challenges within the freight sector.
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Transport Accelerator: Maritime 2025
Get support for ideas that could help with automating operations, integrating future fuels and improving safety in ports.
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Public Realm Innovation Initiative
Partner with Connected Places Catapult to unlock the value of public space.
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Expression of Interest: TRIG Advisory Board
The Department for Transport (DfT) and Connected Places Catapult are inviting expressions of interest for the brand new TRIG Advisory Board. The Advisory Board will play a crucial role in shaping the future of the TRIG programme, by providing strategic guidance, sector insights and industry expertise.
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West Midlands Logistics & Distribution Cluster – Board Member opportunity
Connected Places Catapult and West Midlands Combined Authority are launching the West Midlands Distribution & Logistics Cluster, designed to drive innovation and growth in the region’s logistics and distribution sectors.
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Call for Expressions of Interest: Airport Perimeter Monitoring
Connected Places Catapult, in collaboration with Glasgow Airport’s Living Lab, is inviting organisations and innovators to express their interest in demonstrating novel security technologies for perimeter monitoring and patrolling.
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Call for Expressions of Interest: Airside Automated Pavement Inspection
Connected Places Catapult and Glasgow Airport have collaborated to create the Connected Airport Living Lab, based at the airport, which is designed to be a collaborative R&D asset used to showcase UK-developed innovations, attract investment, and act as an innovation catalyst for the aviation sector.
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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.
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HADeS Competition 2024
The Department for Transport (DfT), supported by Connected Places Catapult has launched the HADeS (High Assurance Detection Systems) competition 2024 to find new technologies, products, and services to enhance UK airports’ checkpoint security screening capability.
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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.
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Unlocking the value chain of EVs and micromobility in India
Unlocking the value chain of EVs and micromobility in India is an initiative to help businesses explore opportunities, establish long-lasting partnerships in the Indian market and accelerate the growth of their business and global footprint.
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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).
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Design to Deliver – Collective solutions for wild urban places
Do you have a solution that uses information to contribute to the successful implementation, stewardship, and maintenance of wild urban places?
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HS2 Accelerator
Connected Places Catapult, in partnership with HS2 Ltd and the Department for Transport, has launched its search for six small businesses to develop new technology ideas for the rail scheme; to be selected for trial and funded by HS2 and its main contractors.
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Connected Zero Emissions Flight (ZEF) Airfields Expression of Interest
The imperative to introduce zero emission aircraft into commercial service to meet the UK’s targets for decarbonising aviation is clear, and the first fixed-wing aircraft capable of ZEF are expected to complete certification in the next few years.
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Local Authority Transport Decarbonisation Accelerator
Introducing the Local Authority Transport Decarbonisation Accelerator programme, which is dedicated to supporting both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and local areas to meet the opportunities and challenges of place-based net zero commitments.
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National Centre for Accessible Transport Expression of Interest
The National Centre for Accessible Transport (ncat) is a consortium, formed with the mission to shape the future of accessible transport for disabled people across the UK.
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Station Innovation Zone – Innovation Funding Programme – Year Three
Connected Places Catapult, in collaboration with Network Rail and funded by Innovate UK, is excited to announce the third year of the Station Innovation Zone (SIZ) Competition, supporting SMEs to test new ways of improving various aspects of the passenger experience.
