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.
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West Mids wall-climbing robot firm charts global sales growth
Wall-climbing robot developer HausBots is selling its product around the world and has entered several new sectors after participating in Catapult-led accelerators.
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“Every entrepreneur should be thinking about exit”, serial innovator advises
Company founder Shweta Saxena successfully exited her first venture Machine Max and went on to build a second business, AI Gizmo – both supported by Connected Places Catapult-led programmes. Here she explains what a successful exit meant for her.
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Integrated ticketing spotlight
The Integrated Ticketing Spotlight, commissioned by Connected Places Catapult, explores the future of ticketing in the UK and sets out a roadmap for delivering a modern, integrated and customer-focused transport system.
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Innovation Twins 2020-2025: impact and outcomes
This report offers insight into the outcomes and impact of the Innovation Twins since its launch in 2020 of the first full pilot programme between the UK and South Korea completed.
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Innovation Twins: The Playbook
Innovation Twins builds partnerships that are design to tackle specific strategic priorities and challenges – an evolution of traditional place twinning.
