WHAT THEY OFFER

At Connected Places Catapult, they offer impartial 'innovation as a service' for public bodies, businesses, and infrastructure providers to catalyze step-change improvements in the way people live, work, and travel.

The organization connects businesses and public sector leaders to cutting-edge research, sparking innovation, and facilitating the growth of new markets. They operate technology demonstrators and SME accelerators to scale new solutions that drive growth, spread prosperity, and contribute to the elimination of carbon. 

WHAT THEY STAND FOR

They are human-centered and solution-led. Advocates for standards that enable interoperability, replicability, and scale, they work in partnership with various entities across the UK and beyond to provide access to R&D assets and deliver impact.

Their commitment extends to supporting local economies and organizations by establishing a presence within them, aiming to embed and transfer innovation capabilities. Furthermore, they maintain global connections to stimulate demand for UK innovations overseas, creating opportunities for companies to expand globally. 

THEIR FOCUS

Connected Places Catapult serves as the UK's innovation accelerator for cities, transport, and places.

They offer impartial 'innovation as a service' for public bodies, businesses, and infrastructure providers, aiming to catalyze step-change improvements in the way people live, work, and travel. The organization connects businesses and public sector leaders to cutting-edge research, fostering innovation and facilitating the growth of new markets. Additionally, they operate technology demonstrators and SME accelerators to scale new solutions, contributing to growth, spreading prosperity, and addressing environmental concerns by eliminating carbon.