StirlingX is delighted to announce that they have been selected to join HS2’s seventh Innovation Accelerator programme.

The programme aims to develop new railway technologies and harness the latest innovations and ideas from outside the industry to support the reliability and robustness of the operational railway. Working in partnership with Connected Places Catapult and the Department for Transport, HS2 has chosen six technology-focused UK-based companies to develop fresh ideas to meet the Accelerator’s three challenges of automating asset management, maximising site productivity, and future-proofing operations. StirlingX is pleased to be one of these six companies.

Since its launch in September 2020, the Innovation Accelerator has supported 37 small businesses through six cohorts, which have collectively secured 29 pilot projects across HS2. These businesses have raised over £220 million in investment and funding, and more than doubled their headcount since participating – creating over 430 new jobs in the UK. 

Throughout the 20-week on the programme StirlingX will be working with HS2 and its partners to refine and showcase their technology offering. They are thrilled to be a part of this journey and are looking forward to collaborating with partners and champions to support the delivery of HS2, ensure the safety and efficiency of the UK’s critical national infrastructure, and contribute to the national prosperity agenda.

Connected Places Catapult’s Ecosystem Director for Rail and Stations, Dr Alan Peters said:

“I’m delighted to see the innovative solutions coming forward through the HS2 Accelerator. This programme is supporting small businesses to develop solutions that will enhance asset management, safeguard critical systems, and boost on-site efficiency. These advancements are vital for ensuring safer, more efficient operations that can meet the demands of tomorrow’s rail network.”

StirlingX empowers customers to make critical decisions using multi-sensor data from drones.

StirlingX is an ARPAS-UK Member.

20 January 2025