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Green construction plans charge ahead for Lower Thames Crossing

England’s largest highway construction scheme for a generation – the Lower Thames Crossing – will be built using low carbon vehicles and plant. How best to keep machines charged on multiple sites was explored at a Catapult convened event in June.

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Urban innovators sought for £100k digital transformation programme

Funding available for West Midlands innovators with ideas to support planning and development in Birmingham and Wolverhampton.

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Reinventing the city of Bristol

In this episode, we visit a city with a powerful story to tell about invention and reinvention. Bristol, in the southwest of England, is famous for its engineering heritage, creative industries, and independent spirit. Today it is forging a national reputation bold plans for sustainable and inclusive growth.

A peaceful canal scene in the West Midlands at dusk, featuring a narrow brick towpath leading between two canals. Modern red-brick apartment buildings line the water, with balconies overlooking the moored narrowboats. A footbridge crosses the canal, and soft lighting reflects on the water. The sky is clear with a warm evening glow.

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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.

The historic facade of Bristol Temple Meads railway station, featuring a large central clock tower with four pointed spires and a mix of Gothic-style stonework and arched windows. A canopy supported by decorative ironwork extends across the station entrance, and the sky is partly cloudy with patches of blue.

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Ideas to enhance safety and reduce anxiety sought for Bristol Temple Meads testbed

Search begins for up to 8 companies to receive funding and business support, with 3 progressing to live trials at Bristol Temple Meads.

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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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Reimagining the economy of Northeast Ohio

In this episode we visit a place with a fascinating story to tell about reimagining the economy of a place. Northeast Ohio in the USA, or the Greater Cleveland region, comprises 30% of the state of Ohio’s economy, which is ranked 5th in the US for its business climate, 3rd when it comes to affordability, and second in the country for quality of life.