Innovation Procurement Empowerment Centre (IPEC)
The Innovation Procurement Empowerment Centre helps public authorities unlock better, faster, greener and more cost-effective outcomes by using procurement as a tool to bring in innovation.
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Accelerating innovation with Digital Twin technologies
Since 2022, the Digital Twin (DT) Hub has become the leading convenor for digital twin expertise and collaboration worldwide.
Article
Meet the innovator giving all passengers a greater voice
Smartphone technology developed by a Belfast-based entrepreneur could soon help public transport users report anti-social behaviour without fear.
Report
Driving change in transport: Strategic solutions for a connected future
This report explores critical challenges facing the transport industry, offering insights into the innovation pathways transforming mobility across the UK.
Article
‘Get better at telling stories’ advises tech investor
Harvey Knight of the Sustainable Wealth Group says SMEs need to “shout from the rooftops” about their solutions, to grab the attention of potential financial backers.
Opportunity
HMGCC Co-Creation challenge: Detecting changes in authorship within online communication
The latest national security challenge launched by HMGCC Co-Creation, is looking for tech solutions founded in forensic linguistics, to help ensure the identity of online authors.
Case Study
Unlocking climate resilience through connected digital twins
The Climate Resilience Demonstrator (CReDO) connects data from across the energy, water, gas, and telecoms sectors to create a connected digital twin for system-wide scenario modelling and more effective risk mitigation and decision-making.
News
Transport and built environment leaders join Connected Places Catapult Board
Sustainability specialist and airport boss appointed to bolster strategic counsel and governance.
Opportunity
Development of advanced electromagnetic sensors
The latest research into advanced radiofrequency (RF) sensing capabilities is being sought in a new challenge launched by HMGCC Co-Creation.
Article
Meet the Academic making highways stronger for longer
Reducing the carbon footprint and cost of road maintenance are the aims of research into materials science and digital technologies by Dr Anand Sreeram of the University of Nottingham.
Opportunity
West Midlands Logistics & Distribution Cluster
The West Midlands Logistics & Distribution Cluster is a collaborative initiative led by Connected Places Catapult, aimed at fostering growth and innovation within the logistics and distribution sector in the West Midlands.
Case Study
Improving connectivity in rural communities
Connected Place Catapult delivered the Rural Transport Accelerator from November 2023 to March 2025 with nearly £2 million funding from the Department for Transport.
