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Maritime sector makes waves in Singapore
Pathways to decarbonisation and digitalisation formed the basis of discussions at the 18th Singapore Maritime Week, attended by Connected Places Catapult along with Innovate UK, the National Physical Laboratory and Lloyds Register.
News
Innovation vital to maximise UK’s hydrogen market potential
New report launched in Westminster aims to help the UK capture more of the hydrogen technology market.
CP Catapult Summit
Article
Collaborating over clever ideas championed at Summit
Transformative innovation depends on removing barriers to new ideas and collaborating across traditional boundaries; something our recent Connected Places Summit heard. Here we reflect on the importance of different sectors working more closely together.
A teacher and students working on a project
Episode 67
Inclusive innovation in the West Midlands
A man standing in front of a traffic light
Article
Meet the Academic championing electric scooters for last mile travel
Loughborough University academic Yasir Ali is exploring the potential for a greater uptake of electric scooters in India after securing a placement on the Researchers in Residence programme with Connected Places Catapult.
Electric cars charging
News
£1.3 million to back cutting-edge transport projects
A £1.3 million competition to transform the transport sector, grow the economy and inspire innovation has been launched today (17 April).
Maritime transports
Opportunity
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.
Article
Disruptive tech in focus at Connected Places Summit
New technology has the potential to transform our cities and transport systems for the better - but it can also bring disruption and uncertainty. We spoke to five key speakers at the Connected Places Summit to ask for their thoughts.
Cp Catapult summit photo
Article
Financing our future – highlights from the Connected Places Summit
Last month’s Connected Places Summit welcomed over 220 speakers to discuss some of the most pressing challenges across cities, transport and place leadership. In the current economic climate, securing the necessary finance to deliver major infrastructure projects was front of mind for many. Here, we reflect on the challenges of raising funds for projects – and round-up several of the sessions focused on spending.
News
Ground-breaking airport hydrogen trial next critical step on journey to achieving zero emission aviation
Project Acorn is the first airside hydrogen refuelling trial ever to take place at a major UK airport.
Hydrogen Storage
Opportunity
Hydrogen Innovation Initiative Venture Building Programme
Develop collaborative ventures to commercialise hydrogen technologies for logistics, centred around the river Thames.
News
£1.3m for Freight Innovators Selected for Trials with Industry Heavyweights
From new cargo drones to upcycling freight trains, the latest firms selected for the Freight Innovation Fund Accelerator have been unveiled.