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Connected Airport Living Labs
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Connected Airport Living Labs

The Connected Airport Living Labs is designed as a network of collaborative partnerships between Connected Places Catapult and UK airports, through which UK-based SMEs can test and demonstrate their late-stage innovative solution in a live airport environment.
AI service developed with freight programme eyes seven figure target
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AI service developed with freight programme eyes seven figure target

Data management specialist Zizo expects to make £1 million from its AI platform in the next year; created with help from the Freight Innovation Fund accelerator.
Early stage CAV opportunities within UK heavy road freight
Report

Early stage CAV opportunities within UK heavy road freight

How autonomous heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) could transform the UK freight sector
Hydrogen e2e pathways
Report

Hydrogen e2e pathways

A strategic overview to support coordinated decision-making and investments for enabling zero emission flights in the UK.
Meet the innovator scaling a business to make roads and sites safer
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Meet the innovator scaling a business to make roads and sites safer

Concern with zebra crossing safety led one entrepreneur to take his technology idea from Powerpoint to product in under a year, with support from Connected Places Catapult.
Stations as spaces for placemaking
Report

Stations as spaces for placemaking

Understanding local experiences, challenges and opportunities in operating community-focused offerings from stations
Digital construction firm eyes US expansion after latest investment
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Digital construction firm eyes US expansion after latest investment

Geospatial AI company Sensat has just announced a £3m investment raise to further develop its product and grow the business in new markets, after participating in Connected Places Catapult-led programmes.
Funding available to develop airport security technologies
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Funding available to develop airport security technologies

Innovators can apply now for a share of up to £500k to develop and test solutions that have the potential to further improve airport security.
Airport security worker observes a bag scanner on screen whilst passengers walk through a security archway
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HADeS 2026 Competition

Building on the success of the HADeS (High Assurance Detection Systems) innovation call in 2025 the Department for Transport (DfT) is launching HADeS 2026.
Using wearables to protect personal safety on sites
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Using wearables to protect personal safety on sites

Innovators showcasing their emerging technologies at the Connected Places Summit included start-up firm SpatialCortex, from the Freight Innovation Fund accelerator programme.
Innovation Procurement Competency Centres
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Innovation Procurement Competency Centres

Why public procurement fails both public outcomes and high-growth companies: and how to fix it.
Rethinking Planning for Growth and Infrastructure Delivery
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Rethinking Planning for Growth and Infrastructure Delivery

Digital, Integrated and Strategic Pathways for Spatial Development Strategies