We partner with large enterprises to drive innovation, overcome complex challenges, and lead the way in transforming the transport, built environment, and digital infrastructure sectors.

Together, we can tackle the biggest challenges facing our cities, towns, and transport systems, creating sustainable, inclusive, and resilient solutions that benefit people, prosperity, and the planet.

Why partner with us?

Connected Places Catapult is a valued partner in Network Rail’s Accelerating Innovation programme, helping to connect us with exciting innovators and technology to deliver real business impact quickly

Andy Doughty

Network Rail

Key projects

Clean Futures
Project

Clean Futures

Clean Futures is supporting the West Midlands’ transport sector as it transitions from fossil fuels to clean technologies. The programme is also driving regional economic growth by accelerating the route to market for SMEs in the sector.
Innovation Twins Graphic
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Innovation Twins Programme

The Department for Transport (DfT), in collaboration with Connected Places Catapult, recognises the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in shaping the future of the UK’s transport system.
A busy train station platform with people walking and automated ticket barriers in the foreground under a large arched roof
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Station Innovation Zone

Trialling new technologies at Bristol Temple Meads to demonstrate how innovation can happen in a way that makes a real difference to passengers
Flying taxi drone going through the city
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Air Mobility Ecosystem Consortium (AMEC)

The Air Mobility Ecosystem Consortium (AMEC) project formed the third phase of the Government Future of Flight challenge, which ran from 2022 through to 2025.

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