> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://connected-places-catapult.gitbook.io/trial-design-guidebook/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://connected-places-catapult.gitbook.io/trial-design-guidebook/preparation-and-planning/introduction.md).

# Introduction

This section is aimed at providing all the necessary information and resources needed by both the Catapult and project partners to have confidence in the successful deployment of the trial. 

This section will guide SMEs through: 

* [Trial environment](/trial-design-guidebook/preparation-and-planning/trial-environment.md) – supporting SMEs in providing all necessary context for which the solution will be deployed in.  
* [Stakeholder engagement & participant recruitment](/trial-design-guidebook/preparation-and-planning/stakeholder-engagement-and-participant-recruitment.md) – supporting SMEs in identifying who will be engaging with the solution and which stakeholders need to be involved in the trial.  
* [Resources and practicalities](/trial-design-guidebook/preparation-and-planning/resources-and-practicalities.md) – supporting SMEs in documenting the necessary requirements to successfully deliver the trial.