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.
£3.5 billion
Projected growth within the UK Digital twin market by 2030, as per a report by Market Research Future.
1–2.5%
of GDP can be generated through government and private data access and sharing, says OECD report.
£3.19 billion
in potential economic benefits over 10 years from the UK Data Sharing Infrastructure Hub, according to Frontier Economics.

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
We work across sectors to bridge the gap between data potential and real-world impact.
By supporting the application and accelerated adoption of digital technologies, including digital twins, AI, and quantum, we are working towards a more agile society.
CReDO
The Climate Resilience Demonstrator (CReDo) is a pioneering digital twin platform for climate change adaptation that improves system-wide resilience across infrastructure networks.
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
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.
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
Projects
Public Realm Innovation Lab
DIATOMIC
Open Calls
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Featured Article

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
£1.8 million awarded to projects at the cutting edge of transport innovation
Call for innovations in public space that can promote healthier lifestyles for young people

