Decarbonising Airside Operations
Aviation’s climate response is at a pivotal moment, with airside operations, particularly Ground Support Equipment (GSE), offering a tangible opportunity to drive progress toward net zero.
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CREDO for transport: Value propositions for holistic systems resilience
Transport is the foundational enabler and cornerstone of the UK’s critical national infrastructure, underpinning economic growth and societal wellbeing. This vital network, which supports the nation’s high-growth industries (often referred to as the ‘IS-8’), is facing an escalating threat from extreme weather and cascading failures.
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CReDO for telecoms: A process blueprint for resilient connectivity
Moving the UK telecoms sector from reactive recovery to pre-emptive preparedness.
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Mobilising Investment for Local Net Zero: Insights from developing Net Zero Neighbourhood Investment Memorandums
This report demonstrates that place-based Net Zero Neighbourhoods, supported by targeted government funding and robust investment models, can unlock private capital and accelerate large-scale retrofit across the UK.
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Pathways to outcomes-based public space
Public spaces are the heart of urban life, playing a vital role in fostering social cohesion, promoting community well-being, and addressing environmental challenges.
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Mobilising local and institutional capital: Community Municipal Investments
This report provides public bodies and investors with insights and examples of how CMIs can be used to diversify local authorities’ funding sources and strengthen trust between councils and communities.
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CReDO value propositions for transport sectors
Strategic ecosystem mapping for Climate Resilience Decision Optimiser implementation.
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Navigating innovation a regulatory sandbox framework for UK Maritime autonomy
This whitepaper explores the regulatory and operational challenges facing UK innovators in the maritime autonomy sector, particularly the lack of accessible, scalable pathways for early-stage testing of smaller uncrewed vessels.
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Driving change in transport: Strategic solutions for a connected future
This report explores critical challenges facing the transport industry, offering insights into the innovation pathways transforming mobility across the UK.
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Zero Emission HGVs and Infrastructure: Infrastructure Planning and Delivery
The delivery of public charging and refuelling infrastructure is critical in facilitating long-distance operations and adoption of zero-emission heavy goods vehicles.
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UK Innovation Districts Group: Developing youth entrepreneurial skills for the innovation economy
This study explores how supporting youth entrepreneurial skills can fuel prosperity and growth through the UK innovation economy.
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From Challenge to Opportunity: Senior Leaders on Procurement Innovation
The Senior Leaders Casebook is your essential guide to turning procurement into a strategic lever for innovation.
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Zero Emission HGVs and Infrastructure: Safety and Security
As fossil fuels are phased out, we need to ensure that battery electric charging and hydrogen refuelling operations are safe.
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Unlocking the Potential of Coastal Shipping for UK Freight
The UK’s freight system is dominated by road haulage, with around 80% of domestic goods moved by heavy goods vehicles.
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Researching Interchange at Bristol Temple Meads
Connected Places Catapult has worked with inclusive design agency Mima to better understand how passengers experience interchange at Bristol Temple Meads.
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Birmingham’s innovation diplomacy with Ulsan: A model for transnational collaboration
Birmingham City Council, supported by Connected Places Catapult, developed a new report capturing its pioneering journey in international city-to-city collaboration with Ulsan, Republic of Korea.
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Pathways to an outcomes-based public realm
This report, developed by the Real Estate Innovation programme at Connected Places Catapult and TreesAI, sets out a new way to plan and develop public spaces.
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Innovation in the west midlands: International Prospects and Place Partners
Connected Places Catapult has been instrumental in fostering innovation-driven growth in the West Midlands.
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Green Infrastructure Horizon Scan
Overview of the UK sector and opportunities to support growth.
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Maritime Future Fuel Trial & Demonstration Plan
A transition from feasibility studies to live trials and demonstrations is key to accelerating the adoption of maritime future fuels.
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The role of government buyers in shaping firm productivity
Public procurement is a major economic force in the UK, accounting for £385 billion annually.
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Centres of Excellence Playbook
The National Shipbuilding Office’s Centres of Excellence Task and Finish Group has launched a Centres of Excellence (CoE) Playbook, developed in collaboration with Connected Places Catapult.
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Place-based collaborative opportunities and challenges for public procurement of innovation
Public procurement is a powerful tool for economic growth, innovation, and social impact.
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The art of the possible: Unlocking the potential of community-based finance
Connected Places Catapult commissioned the Impact Investing
Institute to undertake a short research project to explore opportunities
for expanding community-based finance in the UK.
