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Shaping the Future of Rail with Innovation and Collaboration
The Rail Innovation Group is committed to building a sustainable rail ecosystem by driving innovation and fostering collaborations. Through partnerships with UK rail suppliers, we connect businesses with growth opportunities and enhanced efficiency.
We lead the way in shaping the future of rail transport by supporting start-ups, boosting rail supply chain innovation, and championing cutting-edge technologies that drive industry progress.
ABOUT US
THE RAIL INNOVATION GROUP IS A NON-PROFIT COMMUNITY HELPING TO CHANGE CULTURES & BRING DIGITAL TECH INTO RAIL. THE GROUP HAS 3 ROLES:
01 / THE NETWORK
02 / THE CULTURE
03 / THE OUTREACH
OUR MEET UPS PROVIDE A NEUTRAL SPACE FOR TECH & RAIL PROFESSIONALS TO MEET, SHARE KNOWLEDGE, DISCUSS INDUSTRY CHALLENGES, & BUILD TRUST.
OUR RECOGNISED INNOVATION SCHEME IS AWARDED TO PEOPLE INSPIRING CULTURE CHANGE WITHIN RAIL & SMALL COMPANIES WHO'VE DEVELOPED INNOVATIVE NEW SOLUTIONS.
START UP RAIL IS OUR PROGRAMME TO FIND + PROMOTE A NEW GENERATION OF DIVERSE SUPPLIERS BRING NEW IDEAS & CREATIVITY TO THE SUPPLY CHAIN.
PROGRAMMES
MEET UPS
EVERY MONTH THE COMMUNITY GETS TOGETHER TO SHARE KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & INDUSTRY CHALLENGES. WE VISIT TECH & CREATIVE COMPANIES TO HEAR FROM LEADERS IN INNOVATION WHO SHARE THEIR INSIGHT OF SUCCESSFUL TECH ADOPTION & THE COMPANY CULTURES THAT ENABLE IT.
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- WHAT TOPICS HAVE WE DISCUSSED?
- WHERE WILL WE BE NEXT TIME?
- WOULD YOU LIKE TO HOST A MEET UP?
- DO YOU HAVE AN INSIGHT YOU'D LIKE TO SHARE?
START UP RAIL
START UP RAIL IS OUR INITIATIVE TO SEEK OUT NEW TECH COMPANIES & PROVIDE INSIGHT & ADVICE ON ROUTES INTO RAIL'S SUPPLY CHAIN. AS THE SCHEME IS TARGETED AT FINDING RAIL'S NEXT GENERATION OF SUPPLIERS, WE HAVE TO LOOK IN THE MOST DIVERSE PLACES.
SUCCESS IN THE START UP RAIL SCHEME WILL SEE THE CREATION OF A SELF-SUSTAINING FLOW OF NEW STRART UP TALENT ENTERING INTO THE RAIL SECTOR, INSPIRED BY THE SUCCESS OF THEIR PEERS.
RECOGNISED INNOVATION SCHEME
OUR ENGAGEMENT ACROSS THE RAIL SECTOR HAS SHOWN THERE IS A DESIRE TO RECOGNISE THOSE PEOPLE ENSURING THAT NEW, DIVERSE IDEAS ARE ADOPTED WITHIN THE CULTURE OF THE INDUSTRY. THE RECOGNISED INNOVATION SCHEME ENDORSES SUPPLIERS & PEOPLE WHO HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO:
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- PROMOTING A MODERN, EFFICIENT RAIL SYSTEM.
- CREATING A SEAMLESS JOURNEY EXPERIENCE.
- THE ADOPTION OF A CUSTOMER-CENTRIC APPROACH.
HAPPY MEMBERS
EMILY KENT
FOUNDER
ONE BIG CIRCLE
Being part of The Rail Innovation Group has helped accelerate our work within the rail industry and we are delighted to be part of such a dynamic and exciting group"
BEN CRAZE
CEO & CO-FOUNDER
INFINITIVE GROUP
The Rail Innovation Group offers a fun, friendly network of like-minded companies & professionals. Since joining as a Founding Member it’s been amazing for our company, supporting us to expand & find new opportunities within & outside the railway.
CONTACT US
Contact us to find out more about what we do and how we can help you.