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Innovators on track to tackle rail’s biggest challenges

Ten innovators have been selected to receive tailored support to address challenges spanning passenger accessibility and safety, reliability, and infrastructure resilience.
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Article

Investor predicts brighter future for scale-ups seeking finance 

Enthusiasm to invest is returning to transport and construction, says Alex Bateman of Ambition Capital, who is supporting a new scale-up accelerator delivered by Connected Places Catapult.
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Opportunity

Improvised Explosive Device (IED) Component Detection in Hold-Baggage Screening: Expression of Interest

This pilot programme is designed to support a cohort of high-potential UK SMEs across transport, construction and infrastructure that have successfully validated their products or services and are preparing for their next stage of commercial growth. 
Micromobility firm develops tech for e-scooters launched in India
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Micromobility firm develops tech for e-scooters launched in India

Software specialist DOCK-Y is distributing electric two wheelers designed to enhance rider safety and ease congestion on the commute.
Catalysing and scaling innovation in UK freight and logistics
Case Study

Catalysing and scaling innovation in UK freight and logistics

How Connected Places Catapult delivered the Freight Innovation Fund accelerator to catalyse growth in freight and logistics.
State of the Nation: Digital Twins for UK transport
Report

State of the Nation: Digital Twins for UK transport

New research explores the state of transport digital twins in the UK, highlighting national and regional capabilities, barriers to adoption and opportunities to scale digital twin technology across transport networks.
Maritime innovators chart a course for cleaner transport
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Maritime innovators chart a course for cleaner transport

Six innovators have been selected for a six-month programme supporting cleaner maritime solutions.
HMGCC Co-Creation: AI-enhanced x-ray imaging for bomb disposal
Opportunity

HMGCC Co-Creation: AI-enhanced x-ray imaging for bomb disposal

Can you build an AI agent that behaves like a normal phone user to make testing easier and faster?
West Mids battery company expands its global reach
Article

West Mids battery company expands its global reach

Batteries powered by salt rather than rare earth minerals are about to be launched by a Catapult-backed West Midlands company; which is growing its operations in Africa.
From challenge to change: Westminster’s air quality innovation journey
Case Study

From challenge to change: Westminster's air quality innovation journey

Working with the Innovation Procurement Empowerment Centre (IPEC), Westminster explored an innovative solution to reduce PM2.5 emissions and improve air quality in busy urban environments.
Public procurement and regional growth: what supply chain data reveals 
Report

Public procurement and regional growth: what supply chain data reveals 

This new IPEC research explores these hidden supply chains to understand how public procurement supports regional growth, SME participation and economic resilience.
HMGCC Co-Creation: Mobile mimicry using AI
Opportunity

HMGCC Co-Creation: Mobile mimicry using AI

Can you build an AI agent that behaves like a normal phone user to make testing easier and faster?