Connected Places Catapult

“Every time I took a flight, I used to be fascinated in how the engines powered the aircraft for many hours and how planes flew at such high altitudes. But with the global effort to reduce carbon emissions, I realised it was important to help address the critical challenge of decarbonising aircraft propulsion.”      Lecturer in aerospace engineering at the University of Leicester, Jinning Zhang, is developing efficient charging and refuelling networks for low-emission aircraft. Read more 👉 https://lnkd.in/eUMwyUsf #Aviation #Academia #Aerospace #Research #Innovation #Technology  

Register now to join a Workforce Foresighting Hub (WF Hub) workshop on 7 January and help advance a future workforce that can meet the needs of tomorrow. 🧑💻       The WF Hub uses global data to anticipate future skill demands across three critical areas: workforce, supply chain capability, and technology. This initiative helps industry leaders and educators understand the changes needed to bridge the skills gap and lead future developments.   Register here 👉 https://lnkd.in/epurXMvm #Workforce #Jobs #FutureofWork #CyberSecurity #Technology   

Register now for the Connected Places Summit to discover the innovations helping place leaders to kickstart local economic growth. 🚀        🌟 Learn what the UK’s Procurement Bill means for local innovation and where the opportunities for local contracting authorities, innovators, and local economies are.   🌟 Hear real-life case studies, including kick-starting the West Midland’s Innovation Engine   🌟 Network with peers from critical ecosystems, including Government, academics, investors, and SMEs.     Find out more and register 👉 https://lnkd.in/eVMj4pv3        📍 London       📆 19 – 20 March 2025 #CPSummit25 #Cities #Transport #PlaceLeadership #Technology #Innovation

Register now 👉 Venture and Investor Pitch & Meet: Spotlight on Maritime Accelerator SMEs.     Join us for a showcase of exciting ventures at various stages of growth, from pre-seed to early series-A, with innovative solutions tailored to the maritime sector and adjacent industries. 👉 https://lnkd.in/e6az-UYk 📆 21 January 2025    #Investment #Investor #SME #MaritimeInvestment #MaritimeInnovation

Hello Lamp Post has launched their AI-powered digital assistant after trialling the technology at Glasgow Airport earlier this year as part of the Connected Airport Living Lab project.    The technology aims to enhance navigation throughout the terminal and optimise the experience for travellers.    Find out more 👉 https://lnkd.in/eEt8TDSj #Aviation #Airports #Technology #Innovation #AI 

Board member opportunity: Help the West Midlands Logistics & Distribution Cluster drive innovation and growth in the region’s logistics and distribution sectors. 📦🚚     Connected Places Catapult and West Midlands Combined Authority are seeking expressions of interest from organisations keen to join the Cluster Board and help shape its strategic direction.        The cluster aims to leverage investment, create more high paying jobs, upskill the existing workforce, reduce unemployment, and foster an innovative approach to tackling issues faced across the wider industry and ecosystem development.     Express your interest by 3 January, at the link in the comments 👇 #WMIA #WestMidlandsInnovation #WMPlanforGrowth #Logistics #Distribution  

NEW 🚢 Maritime Innovation Flagship Programme: Future Fuels Blueprint.     The maritime sector faces several challenges in transitioning to net zero fuel use. Joined-up decarbonisation planning across key stakeholder groups is needed to enable the successful adoption of future fuels.  This interactive future fuels blueprint includes a description of considered fuels, changes in regulation, and a timeline to 2050 for three different operation complexity levels.    Read more 👉 https://lnkd.in/eV-SwciA #FutureFuels #NetZero #Maritime #MaritimeTechnology 

READ: Two SMEs tell us how their accessible technology progressed following support from Connected Places Catapult.      Several innovators who have developed passenger assistance systems with the support of Connected Places Catapult have gone on to secure further trials or commercial success; among them are Hello Lamp Post and JNCTION. Learn more 👉 https://lnkd.in/dP8ViWhm #Accessible #AccessibilityTechnology #Technology #Innovation 

2024 rewind 🎬 Take a look back at some of our highlights from the last year 👇    Roll on 2025 💫     #Cities #Transport #Places #Innovation #Technology 

Meet the academic helping aviation to plan future energy needs. ✈️      Dr Jinning Zhang, lecturer in aerospace engineering at the University of Leicester, is developing efficient charging and refuelling networks for low emission aircraft, and championing the greater participation of women in engineering.    Read more at the link in the comments 👇 #Aviation #Academia #Aerospace #Research #Innovation #Technology