Connected Places Catapult - The UK's innovation accelerator for cities, transport & place leadership.
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Connected Places Catapult - The UK's innovation accelerator for cities, transport & place leadership.
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Connected Places Catapult
Transforming infrastructure challenges into
opportunities for innovative businesses
We use our networks, technical expertise, and government and industry partnerships to strengthen routes to market and unlock trade and investment opportunities in transport, construction and data infrastructure, allowing businesses to start, scale and stay in the UK.
Who we work with
Work with us
Part of the Innovate UK Catapult Network
New Report
The UK’s Innovation Opportunity in
Transport & Construction
How the UK can transform its infrastructure through innovation, and the role of high-potential businesses in delivering it.
£725
bn
Infrastructure investment over 10 years
4.5
m
People employed across both sectors
£680
bn
Projected market value by 2035
Download the report
Transport
We focus on decarbonising the sector and creating integrated transport systems, bridging the gap between groundbreaking ideas and the market.
Explore Transport →
Construction
We accelerate innovation in construction, helping to create sustainable buildings, smart infrastructure, and inclusive urban spaces across the UK.
Explore Construction →
Data Infrastructure
Data and digital technologies are transforming how we design, manage, and operate transport systems, the built environment, and local economies.
Explore Data Infrastructure →
Who we work with
We connect sectors to drive innovation
SMEs & Scaleups
We empower SMEs to transform bold ideas into market-ready solutions.
Industry & Infrastructure
We partner with large enterprises to drive innovation and overcome complex challenges.
Government & Public Sector
Partnering with government to transform transport, construction and infrastructure.
Investors & Partners
De-risking investment in UK infrastructure innovation
Our impact
Delivering measurable outcomes
Find out more
1000
+
business engaged
8,650
+
additional jobs created
£692
m
Private investment raised by SMEs since 2019
149
+
technologies advanced towards commercialisation
Latest
News, insights & events
Find out more
Article
Autonomous boat builder charts course to success
Innovators showcasing their emerging technologies at the Connected Places Summit included start-up firm Norsail.
6 hours ago
Report
DIATOMIC International Bridges: Progress Overview and Future Horizons
Innovation Twins Birmingham-Ulsan Academic Partnership
1 day ago
News
Funding available to trial freight and logistics innovations
Up to £110k and access to expert business support is available to innovators with ideas to tackle the sector’s biggest challenges.
1 day ago
Connect with us.
Get in touch to explore how we can work together.
Contact us
Who we work with
Enterprises
Government
Investors
What we do
Construction
Data & Digital
Local Growth
Transport
Register your interest
Privacy Policy
Academic & SME Privacy Notice
Cookie Policy
Terms & Conditions
Complaints Handling Procedure
Modern Slavery Statement
Accessibility Statement
Skip to main content
Connected Places Catapult
Transforming infrastructure challenges into
opportunities for innovative businesses
We use our networks, technical expertise, and government and industry partnerships to strengthen routes to market and unlock trade and investment opportunities in transport, construction and data infrastructure, allowing businesses to start, scale and stay in the UK.
Who we work with
Work with us
Part of the Innovate UK Catapult Network
New Report
The UK’s Innovation Opportunity in
Transport & Construction
How the UK can transform its infrastructure through innovation, and the role of high-potential businesses in delivering it.
£725
bn
Infrastructure investment over 10 years
4.5
m
People employed across both sectors
£680
bn
Projected market value by 2035
Download the report
Transport
We focus on decarbonising the sector and creating integrated transport systems, bridging the gap between groundbreaking ideas and the market.
Explore Transport →
Construction
We accelerate innovation in construction, helping to create sustainable buildings, smart infrastructure, and inclusive urban spaces across the UK.
Explore Construction →
Data Infrastructure
Data and digital technologies are transforming how we design, manage, and operate transport systems, the built environment, and local economies.
Explore Data Infrastructure →
Who we work with
We connect sectors to drive innovation
SMEs & Scaleups
We empower SMEs to transform bold ideas into market-ready solutions.
Industry & Infrastructure
We partner with large enterprises to drive innovation and overcome complex challenges.
Government & Public Sector
Partnering with government to transform transport, construction and infrastructure.
Investors & Partners
De-risking investment in UK infrastructure innovation
Our impact
Delivering measurable outcomes
Find out more
1000
+
business engaged
8,650
+
additional jobs created
£692
m
Private investment raised by SMEs since 2019
149
+
technologies advanced towards commercialisation
Latest
News, insights & events
Find out more
Article
Autonomous boat builder charts course to success
Innovators showcasing their emerging technologies at the Connected Places Summit included start-up firm Norsail.
6 hours ago
Report
DIATOMIC International Bridges: Progress Overview and Future Horizons
Innovation Twins Birmingham-Ulsan Academic Partnership
1 day ago
News
Funding available to trial freight and logistics innovations
Up to £110k and access to expert business support is available to innovators with ideas to tackle the sector’s biggest challenges.
1 day ago
Connect with us.
Get in touch to explore how we can work together.
Contact us
Who we work with
Enterprises
Government
Investors
What we do
Construction
Data & Digital
Local Growth
Transport
Register your interest
Privacy Policy
Academic & SME Privacy Notice
Cookie Policy
Terms & Conditions
Complaints Handling Procedure
Modern Slavery Statement
Accessibility Statement