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. 

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Part of the Innovate UK Catapult Network
New Report

The UK's Innovation Opportunity in
Transport & Construction

£725bn
Infrastructure investment over 10 years
£725bn
Infrastructure investment over 10 years
£725bn
Infrastructure investment over 10 years
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Transport

We focus on decarbonising the sector and creating integrated transport systems, bridging the gap between groundbreaking ideas and the market.

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Construction

We accelerate innovation in construction, helping to create sustainable buildings, smart infrastructure, and inclusive urban spaces across the UK.

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Data Infrastructure

Data and digital technologies are transforming how we design, manage, and operate transport systems, the built environment, and local economies.

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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

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 1000+ 

business engaged

 8,650+ 

additional jobs created

 £692m 

Private investment raised by SMEs since 2019

 149+ 

technologies advanced towards commercialisation 

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