Connected Places Catapult

Anemoi Marine Technologies, the UK's leading developer of wind-assisted ship propulsion systems, proposes to develop two disruptive new technologies with the potential to vastly increase Anemoi's market share. The first is a next generation folding system which will enable mass adoption of Rotor Sails on Kamsarmax and Panamax bulk carriers. The next is to...

Artemis Technologies is leading an exciting new project to explore whether its innovative **100% electric, zero-emission ferry** -- the Artemis **EF-24 Passenger** -- could provide a reliable, clean, and affordable year-round transport link between **Newlyn in Cornwall** and **St Mary's in the Isles of Scilly**. Currently, people travelling to or from the...

Clean Futures is supporting the West Midlands' transport sector to be at the heart of the green industrial revolution. As one of the West Midlands Innovation Accelerator projects, delivered in partnership with Innovate UK, the Department for Science Innovation and Technology, and the West Midlands Combined Authority, it and exists to enable transport deca...

The Diatomic Programme is a transformative initiative led by Connected Places Catapult and in partnership with Birmingham and Wolverhampton City Councils, Aston University, Birmingham City University and University of Birmingham. Year 3 of the Diatomic Programme seeks to increase innovation capacity and capability in the West Midlands' region, as well as ...

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This project aims to revolutionise wind propulsion technology by developing a novel 24.5-meter tall, 3.5-meter diameter Rotor Sail design tailored for vessels predominantly operating in UK, European, and North Atlantic waters. Our innovative design incorporates advanced features aimed at optimising Rotor Sail performance and cost effectiveness. To bolster...

Scaling up investment in Net Zero projects developed by the local government sector in the UK faces a common challenge: private sector investors encounter difficulty in identifying and sourcing readily and viable Net Zero investment opportunities. Similarly, local councils struggle to enhance existing innovative ideas and explore new avenues for innovatio...