Data and digital technologies are transforming how we design, manage, and operate transport systems, the built environment, and local economies. Yet, most datasets remain underutilised, and the potential for innovation is vast.

We help stakeholders better leverage the opportunities of data and digital to drive smarter decisions, enhance integration, and create sustainable, resilient, and prosperous communities.

Without this programme (Homes for Healthy Aging), we would not have achieved the range of learning we did. It’s been an opportunity to change the way we deliver homes in the future, so it’s exciting to see how we can drive the next stage of learning and delivery.

Graham Scanlan

Assistant Director of Housing & Communities, Sunderland City Council

Our focus areas

By supporting the application and accelerated adoption of digital technologies, including digital twins, AI, and quantum, we are working towards a more agile society. 

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CReDO

The Climate Resilience Demonstrator (CReDo) is a pioneering digital twin platform for climate change adaptation that improves system-wide resilience across infrastructure networks.

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The National Cyber-Physical Infrastructure 

The National Cyber-Physical Infrastructure (NCPI) is a pioneering collaboration between government and industry, designed to accelerate cyber-physical system innovation in the UK. We aim to break down silos, enhance interoperability, and drive progress on national challenges like net zero. National Cyber-Physical Infrastructure ecosystem – Digital Twin Hub

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Digital Twin Hub

Digital twins and interoperable, connected digital twins are significant tools for fighting the global, systemic challenges currently facing the world. Challenges like pandemics, climate change and resilience. They are key enablers for ensuring better outcomes for people and nature through a collaborative and coordinated approach to problem-solving. Become a member of the Digital Twin Hub.

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Data Sharing Infrastructure Hub

A cross-Catapult initiative for a UK Data Sharing Infrastructure Hub, with the potential to create benefits to the economy of up to £3,191 million (net present value). The case for Data Sharing Infrastructure to enable safe, seamless and secure sharing of data across organisations and sectors

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Enhancing cyber-physical resilience in remote crane operations for ports

As the UK’s cybersecurity landscape evolves, the demand for advanced skills continues to grow.
A passenger airplane is parked at an airport gate during sunset at Glasgow Airport. Ground crew and vehicles are servicing the plane while the jet bridge is connected, vividly illustrated in a digital twin representation.
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Enabling and Protecting Multi-Fuel Ecosystems at Airports

The Aviation industry is committed to decarbonise and alternative fuels such as hydrogen and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) are emerging as key solutions to reduce its carbon footprint. However, the introduction of these fuels brings new and complex cyber-physical security challenges.
An airport runway at sunset with several airplanes parked and one being towed by a ground vehicle.
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Zero Emission Airports (ZEA)

Decarbonising airport operations and developing the infrastructure to support zero-emission flight

Digital Twin Hub

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UK delegation to India showcases electric and micromobility innovations

Seven firms demonstrate new tech solutions to power sustainable transport in Kolkata and Chennai.
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UK aviation flying high with new tech funding for security

New funding to develop smart airport technology will enable the UK to stay ahead of potential security threats and reduce delays at airports. Pioneering projects will solve complex aviation security challenges and will support jobs and skills across the country.
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25 innovators to develop AI proposals for UK transport

25 organisations have been selected to develop use case proposals that focus on how AI can enhance the passenger experience of transport in the UK.