Roundtable: National Data Governance and Value Exchange
Explore the key insights from the National Data Governance and Value Exchange roundtable held at Millbank House on 26 January 2026.
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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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How innovation intermediaries support public procurement of innovation
Public procurement accounts for around 14 percent of UK GDP. This gives the public sector significant influence over how new ideas are developed and adopted, and how major societal challenges are addressed.
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Meet the innovator scaling a business to make travel more accessible
Jay Shen’s start-up company Transreport provides travel assistance for disabled passengers, and has progressed from rail to aviation, secured investment, and seen significant revenue growth since engaging with Connected Places Catapult.
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Transforming manual asset verification from two weeks to 35 seconds at HS2
AI company, BuildPrompt, were partnered with the high-speed rail programme through the HS2 Accelerator to create a solution designed specifically for infrastructure delivery.
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Meet the academic looking for industry impact on net zero
Dawid Hanak is developing new approaches to decarbonisation as a Researcher in Residence with Connected Places Catapult
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Improving energy efficiency in Birmingham’s homes
Delivering home retrofit at scale is essential for meeting the UK’s net zero targets, but for local authorities it can be complex, time-consuming and fragmented.
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Tyre recycling firm builds on industry partnership to make asphalt production greener
Millions of used vehicle tyres from Britain end up being scrapped overseas. Now a materials recycling firm from Scotland is working with Connected Places Catapult to put waste rubber to better use.
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Liverpool City Region: Maritime Alternative Fuel Hub
A regional approach to alternative fuel adoption would support the UK maritime sector to deliver its decarbonisation targets. This report outlines the Liverpool City Region’s potential to become a leading hub for clean maritime fuels.
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Automated Pavement Inspection and Monitoring trial: Connected Airport Living Lab
This project brought together a diverse group of collaborators, technologies, and methodologies to evaluate the impact that next-generation pavement monitoring solutions can create in a live airport environment.
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Harnessing AI to enhance passenger experience
The AI in Transport Enhancing Passenger Experience competition, a collaboration between the Department for Transport (DfT) and Connected Places Catapult, aimed to find innovative ideas that embed responsible AI into a resilient transport system, in alignment with the UK government’s vision.
