We empower SMEs to transform bold ideas into market-ready solutions.  

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Explore our key innovation programmes

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National Highways Accelerator 

Explore how National Highways Accelerator accelerated innovations to transform road networks and help reach ambitious net-zero emissions targets. 

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Rural Transport Accelerator 

Discover how DfT is supporting SMEs and local authorities to enhance rural connectivity through innovative transport solutions. 

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HS2 Accelerator  

Demonstrating cost-saving rail technologies that improve performance and decision-making for the UK’s largest rail project. 

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Clean Futures Accelerator 

Learn how West Midlands’ transport collaborate with innovators to transition towards clean tech and driving economic growth in the region by accelerating the route to market for SMEs in the sector. 

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Innovation Directory 

Showcase your work to attract collaborators, investors, and policymakers in our curated platform for urban and transport breakthroughs. 

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Transport Research Innovation Grants (TRIG) 

See how SMEs se-risk novel technologies with grants and mentorship, leading to patents, and national deployment. 

Catapult has been fundamental to enabling us and our supply chain to connect with the best and brightest minds and get closer to meeting those pressing needs of ours.

Nick Harris

Network Rail

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