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.

Whether you’re a major infrastructure provider, a global real estate developer, or a leading transport operator, we provide the expertise, networks, and resources to help you innovate, scale, and stay ahead of the curve

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?

Access to cutting-edge innovation

We help you identify and adopt emerging technologies, from digital twins and AI to sustainable fuels and smart materials.

Market leadership

By collaborating with us, you can position your organisation as a leader in innovation, driving industry standards and shaping the future of your sector.

Risk mitigation

Our testbeds, trials, and demonstrators allow you to test new solutions in real-world environments, reducing risk and accelerating adoption.

Cross-sector collaboration

We connect you with a thriving ecosystem of SMEs, investors, policymakers, and academia to foster partnerships and drive innovation.

Global reach

We help you access new markets and expand your influence, both in the UK and internationally.

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

A passenger airplane at an airport gate during sunset at Glasgow Airport. Ground crew and vehicles servicing the plane
Project

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.
1 year ago
An airport runway at sunset with several airplanes parked and one being towed by a ground vehicle.
Project

Zero Emission Airports (ZEA)

Decarbonising airport operations and developing the infrastructure to support zero-emission flight
2 years ago
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Project

Cybersecurity and Operational Modelling in Transport

As the UK’s cybersecurity landscape evolves, the demand for advanced skills continues to grow.
2 years ago
CPC-CReDo
Project

Climate Resilience Demonstrator (CReDo)

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

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