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Up to 25 innovators will be selected to develop proposals that use AI technology to improve transport in the UK.
From startups to scale-ups, our programs fuel your growth with funding, strategic partnerships, and real-world testing to fast-track your success in transport, construction, and infrastructure.
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Fast-track from concept to market
Develop, test and scale your solution with expert support, access to testbeds and pilot opportunities, generating the evidence you need to demonstrate that your solution works in the real world.
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Secure grants, seed funding, and Series A investment through our investor networks, open calls and programs.
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Connect with large organisations, government bodies, prime contractors and investors looking to work with innovative SMEs and specialist suppliers.
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Refine your business model with expert-led workshops and collaborative projects designed to mitigate risks and help you grow.
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Gain visibility in new markets, locally and globally, through curated industry events and our innovation ecosystem.
Explore the ideas and innovations we’re helping to grow
Quiet operation propels sales of electric motors for boats
Marine technology specialist RAD Propulsion – a participant of two Catapult-led programmes – recently secured £4.4 million of investment…
Carbon capture concrete firm secures £2.5m investment
Advanced materials specialist Vateris – a recipient of Catapult support – has secured investment towards scaling its carbon capture technology…
Security software specialist secures £9 million investment
Risk Ledger has secured over £9 million in investment and quadrupled its annual revenues since completing the HS2 Innovation Accelerator.
Ocean tech developer prepares for rapid growth on land
Hampshire-based JET Connectivity aims to grow its turnover to £10 million over the next 18 months.
Our Innovation Directory
Showcase your work to attract collaborators, investors, and policymakers in our curated platform for urban and transport breakthroughs.
Geospatial AI company announces £3M investment
Sensat is targeting commercial growth in the US this year, building on its strong UK transport and utilities client base.
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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