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HMGCC Challenge: Rapidly deployed tech to track intruders

The UK government requires temporary use spaces to be secured ensuring they haven’t been entered and compromised whilst left physically unattended. Intruder monitoring systems that can be easily and quickly deployed by non-technical staff are being sought in the latest challenge released by HMGCC Co-Creation.

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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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HMGCC Challenge: AI / Novel Technology Red Agent Penetration Testing

In the latest challenge launched by HMGCC Co-Creation, applications are being invited from organisations that work with AI or novel technologies in penetration testing.

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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.

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DIATOMIC India Accelerator

West Midlands based companies developing clean technologies are invited to apply to take part in a new six-month export-led programme led by Connected Places Catapult in partnership with the West Midlands Growth Company and the Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce.

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Join the Academic Network

Our Academic Network is an environment for exchange of ideas, knowledge, learning and the opportunity to promote collaboration. Join our network today, which already has over 1,100 members from 273 UK universities and industry organisations.

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Join the SME network

If you have a great idea, innovative product or service that you believe could improve the way people connect and travel, we would love to hear from you.

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Maritime Accelerator 2024

Introducing the Maritime Accelerator 2024, a dynamic initiative powered by Connected Places Catapult, dedicated to nurturing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with pioneering solutions applicable to the maritime industry and beyond.

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Hydrogen Innovation Initiative Demonstration 24-25

Companies can apply for up to £35k to demonstrate technology related to the production, conversion, distribution or end use of hydrogen.

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Freight Innovation Fund Accelerator Cohort 3

The UK Government has committed to a dedicated £7m cross-modal Freight Innovation Fund (FIF) as part of the Future of Freight strategy, which sets out the Government’s long-term vision for the UK freight sector.

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Clean Futures Accelerator

Calling all West Midlands innovators. Apply to the Clean Futures Accelerator and receive up to £50K to push the boundaries of your technology.

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Transport Research and Innovation Grants 2024

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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Hydrogen Innovation Initiative Venture Building Programme

Develop collaborative ventures to commercialise hydrogen technologies for logistics, centred around the river Thames.

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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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Glasgow Airport Living Lab Digital Twin Competition

Glasgow Airport’s Living Lab Digital Twin Competition is a strategic initiative funded to facilitate the development of digital twin technology solutions specifically tailored for the aviation sector.

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Rural Transport Accelerator

The Department of Transport’s Rural Transport Accelerator is supporting SMEs and local authorities to expedite the integration of innovative practices, enhance transportation services for users, and foster improved connectivity within rural communities.

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