Connected Places Catapult

"We constantly think about standards as being in the way of innovation whether that is about standards for data, for AI, for transport safety. Creating integration and creating trust is in creating those shared standards. That is very important for me, as a takeaway for today."    Wrapping up an incredible first day at the Connected Places Summit, Erika Lewis, Chief Executive, Connected Places Catapult, spoke about her highlights, including the importance of standards as an enabler to innovation and growth.    Guy Newey, Chief Executive Officer at Energy Systems Catapult, also joined Erika and spoke about the opportunities for collaboration across the network of nine Catapults.  “Catapults are about growth, about companies getting new investments, new contracts, revenue and new people. They are growing and increasing in influence, and having a massive impact. It is a real privilege to be part of that.”    🔔 Make sure to follow Connected Places Catapult to see tomorrow's highlights! #CPSummit25 #Cities #Transport #BuiltEnvironment #Technology #Innovation

A new procurement support tool has been launched today to help public sector buyers unlock innovation. 🔑💡     Procurement plays a critical role in enabling innovation, yet public sector buyers often face challenges in selecting the right approach.      The Innovation Procurement Support Tool, developed by Connected Places Catapult and funded by the Department for Transport (DfT), United Kingdom), is designed to help local authorities, combined authorities, central government, and other public sector decision-makers navigate complex procurement options and reduce barriers to innovation.     Find out more 👉 https://lnkd.in/dataQCWu Innovation Procurement Empowerment Centre (IPEC) #IPEC #Innovation #Procurement #InnovationProcurement #PublicSector

“Data is a digital reflection of someone else’s opinion. What data does is it shows you a different experience that someone else has, and may prove you wrong or challenge your assumptions. So data informs better decisions and enlightens people.” - Davin C., Chief Data Officer, National Highways The session 'Towards a federated network of transport systems' included George Economides, Head of Digital Twins, Department for Transport (DfT), United Kingdom, Chris Stanley, Head of Asset Data, Network Rail, Anna Watt, Transport Research Lead, Transport for West Midlands, and Miranda Sharp, Partnerships, Kaiasm #CPSummit25 #Cities #Transport #BuiltEnvironment #Technology #Innovation   

"New technologies are already improving our public realm, creating buildings and neighbourhoods that are more resilient to climate change and promoting health and wellbeing for local communities. However, we need to scale these solutions to benefit more towns and cities across the country." -Alan Welby, Managing Director, Built Environment and Local Growth, Connected Places Catapult Read more in the Future of Property campaign featured in today's The Telegraph and online. 📰 https://lnkd.in/ehaSujWc #BuiltEnvironment #LocalGrowth #Cities #Transport #Technology #Innovation

This morning, Connected Places Catapult was welcomed to open trading at London Stock Exchange to celebrate the start of the Connected Places Summit 2025.     The summit is bringing together key industry stakeholders, SMEs, government representatives, academia and more to explore bold solutions to the critical challenges shaping our towns and cities, and the infrastructure that connects them.      Thank you to London Stock Exchange - what a way to start the summit. 🎉       There's still time to register for your virtual pass and see exclusive online-only content as well as watch sessions streamed live from London. 👉 https://lnkd.in/eW6V2k7k #CPSummit25 #Cities #Finance #BuiltEnvironment #Technology #Innovation

NEWS: Three AI transport tech innovators with solutions for improving rail and bus performance will be supported to develop their business cases. 🚆🚍     1Timetable   FYLD Purple Transform      The companies selected have been taking part in the ‘AI in Transport: Enhancing Passenger Experience’ programme, which is delivered by Connected Places Catapult on behalf of the Department for Transport (DfT), United Kingdom, and will now receive further funding to develop their business cases.    Read more 👉 https://lnkd.in/e3WvxXDs #CPSummit25 #Transport #AITransport #TransportInnovation #AI #Technology #Innovation    

"There is a cultural shift happening in the West Midlands - it is our time to shine and to stick our chest out and say ‘we are collaborating as Team UK’. We spent a long time developing a narrative… making tech succeed in the most human of places. We want to use that to our advantage. We have started to take that message on the road through DIATOMIC." - Yiannis Maos MBE, Founder & CEO, TechWM Yiannis featured in the session 'Spotlight on the West Midlands' with Sanjay Daswani, Chief Commercial Officer, Global Nano Network, Sarah Windrum, Head of Cluster Development, HORIBA MIRA, Iain Mansell, Head of Engagement, West Midlands, Connected Places Catapult and Alexander Weedon, Executive Director, SME Development & Academic Engagement, Connected Places Catapult   #CPSummit25 #Cities #Transport #BuiltEnvironment #Technology #Innovation

We were delighted to open trading in London today to celebrate the start of the Connected Places Summit 2025. The summit runs as a two-day forum and convenes over 2000 attendees with the goal to accelerate innovation in cities, transport, the built environment, and data and digital. Read the welcome story: https://lseg.group/3DNmod0 #MarketOpen #Sustainability #cpsummit25 Connected Places Catapult

"I’ve always championed the power of place-based innovation. Cities and regions are the beating heart of the UK’s economy. In our area, innovation, investment and ambition are driving real, tangible change with place-based innovation being one of our major priorities." - Steve Rotheram, Mayor of the Liverpool City Region Following the Mayor's speech, we hosted a panel 'Spotlight on Liverpool City Region' with John Whaling, Lead Officer, Innovation and Commercialisation, Liverpool City Region Combined Authority, Lorna Green, Chief Executive Officer, LYVA Labs, Craig Pennington, Chief Executive and Co Founder, Future Yard CIC, Alex Cousins, Director for Devolved Government, Connected Places Catapult, and Sam Markey, Ecosystem Director Place Leadership, Connected Places Catapult.   #CPSummit25 #Cities #Transport #BuiltEnvironment #Technology #Innovation

“The UK is not very good at taking risks - and actually collectively, in order to get to the level of growth we are looking for - we all need to take more risks.” Lorna Pimlott, Managing Director, Local Authority Advisory & Lending, National Wealth Fund said in the session 'How do we boost investment in net zero and green growth?', with Claire Dorrian, Head of Sustainable Finance, Capital Markets and Post Trade, London Stock Exchange, Mete Coban MBE, Deputy Mayor for Environment and Energy, and chaired by Catherine McGuinness CBE, Non-Executive Director & IUK Nominated Director, Connected Places Catapult.   #CPSummit25 #Cities #Transport #BuiltEnvironment #Technology #Innovation