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Connected Airport Living Lab

Connected Airport Living Lab

Funds UK small and medium-sized enterprises developing and testing airport technology solutions through a live trial at Glasgow Airport.

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Connected Places Catapult administers the Connected Airport Living Lab, a grant program funded by Innovate UK and delivered in partnership with Glasgow Airport. Now in its fourth year, this is a six-month, challenge-led opportunity that places UK small and medium-sized enterprises directly inside a working airport to develop, test, or demonstrate their technology.

Up to three SMEs are selected fo…

Technology addressing one of three set challenges at Glasgow Airport: asset performance management, live passenger-sentiment feedback, or turning that passenger feedback into actionable insights. Solutions must be at technology readiness level (TRL) 5 to 9 — already tested or demonstrated, up to a first commercial deployment.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.17 Aug 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.6 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 30 Jul 2026Source: cp.catapult.org.uk