Connected Places Catapult
Vasant Chari is the Director of Human Connected Design at Connected Places Catapult. Previously, Vasant held key roles in various organizations including the Department of Health and Social Care, UK Civil Service, Cabinet Office, UK Home Office, Parikrma Humanity Foundation, and more. Vasant's expertise lies in policy innovation, design, and program delivery, showcasing a diverse and impactful career trajectory.
Connected Places Catapult
Connected Places Catapult is the UK’s innovation accelerator for cities, transport, and place leadership. We provide impartial ‘innovation as a service’ for public bodies, businesses, and infrastructure providers to catalyse step-change improvements in the way people live, work and travel. We connect businesses and public sector leaders to cutting-edge research to spark innovation and grow new markets. We run technology demonstrators and SME accelerators to scale new solutions that drive growth, spread prosperity, and reduce carbon emissions.