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.

Incorporating data from other infrastructure networks and utilities within existing systems will significantly enrich our insights, leading to better outcomes. To unlock the full potential of CReDo, we need more asset owners to get involved and collaborate effectively.

Richard Buckingham

Climate Change and Carbon Manager at Anglian Water

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

Digital Construction International Programme (DCIP)
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Digital Construction International Programme (DCIP)

The Digital Construction International Programme (DCIP) advances global infrastructure through the adoption of digital construction techniques such as Building Information Modelling (BIM) aligned with international standards.
Innovation Procurement Empowerment Centre (IPEC)
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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.
Aspirational public realm
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Public Realm Innovation Lab

Supporting innovation in public spaces—helping to create places that are more inclusive, sustainable, and commercially successful.

Using digital systems to better understand asset performance

Data can unlock so much for transport providers and help make the case for future investment decisions… 

Digital Twin Hub

A port scene shows cargo ships, trucks, and stacked containers. An airplane is flying overhead against a sunset sky, with city skyscrapers visible in the background.
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£1.8 million awarded to projects at the cutting edge of transport innovation

Shapeshifting trailers and ‘swarm robotics’ are amongst a host of new ideas being chosen to help tackle some of the UK’s most pressing transport challenges, like improving the efficiency of freight and decarbonising maritime.
Call for innovations in public space that can promote healthier lifestyles for young people
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Call for innovations in public space that can promote healthier lifestyles for young people

Up to £25k funding, plus trial support, is available to innovators with ideas for public realm interventions that can improve the health of young people in Barking as part of the Public Realm Innovation Lab.
Black Country businesses dominate list of firms selected for green innovation funding
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Black Country businesses dominate list of firms selected for green innovation funding

Ten West Midlands based businesses have been chosen to develop their solutions through the Clean Futures Accelerator programme – with eight based in the Black Country.