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Listen to our Supercharging Innovation podcast series
This latest series explores how the UK must break down barriers to solve national and global challenges and how this can be realised through the power of science, innovation and technology. You’ll be hearing from our expert Catapult panellists and an array of very special guests including industrialists, academics, politicians and thought leaders.
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Accessibility innovators chosen for Bristol Temple Meads testbed
Connected Places Catapult, the UK’s innovation accelerator for transport, the built environment, cities and local growth, announced today that two organisations with rail related technology have been selected to bring their products to trial, through the Station Innovation Zone. The Station Innovation Zone programme is delivered by Connected Places Catapult in partnership with Network Rail and is supported by Innovate UK. The programme aims to reduce barriers to innovation and serves as a showcase where rail technology innovators, buyers and investors can collaborate to shape the stations of tomorrow.
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Accessibility innovators chosen for Bristol Temple Meads testbed
Connected Places Catapult, the UK’s innovation accelerator for transport, the built environment, cities and local growth, announced today that two organisations with rail related technology have been selected to bring their products to trial, through the Station Innovation Zone. The Station Innovation Zone programme is delivered by Connected Places Catapult in partnership with Network Rail and is supported by Innovate UK. The programme aims to reduce barriers to innovation and serves as a showcase where rail technology innovators, buyers and investors can collaborate to shape the stations of tomorrow.
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Audience at the Connected Places Summit
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Leaders and innovators gather for the Connected Places Summit
Over 200 speakers and thought leaders from the worlds of transport, the built environment, and cities are set to join the Summit in London and online. Network Rail Chief Executive Sir Andrew Haines leads a stellar line-up of speakers to kick off the second Connected Places Summit in London today. Sir Andrew is in conversation with Connected Places Catapult’s Chief Executive, Erika Lewis this morning, exploring the importance of innovation in shaping the future of Britain’s railways.
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