£400m Investment Zone: What It Means for Jobs and Skills in Birmingham
Birmingham and the wider West Midlands are set for a significant economic uplift following confirmation of £400 million in funding for the West Midlands Investment Zone, focused around the Knowledge Quarter. The investment is designed to accelerate infrastructure delivery, unlock commercial development and expand research and innovation space — with wide-ranging implications for employment, skills […]
Birmingham’s Next-Gen Built Environment: An Editorial Analysis Inspired by Deloitte
Birmingham has never stood still. Born out of the Industrial Revolution, the city has repeatedly reinvented itself to meet the needs of new economies. Today, that tradition continues as Birmingham adapts its built environment to support an AI-driven, technology-led future — one shaped by shifting education models, evolving workforce expectations and changing real estate economics. […]
Birmingham Tech Week: Insights from Peter Kyle, Secretary of State for Science, Innovation, and Technology
Quick Read: Kurt Jacobs, Editor at Insider Media interviews the Secretary of State Peter Kyle at Birmingham Tech Week 2024. As Birmingham Tech Week—the largest tech and innovation festival outside of London—kicks off, Midlands Business Insider editor Kurt Jacobs sits down with Peter Kyle, the newly appointed Science and Innovation Secretary. Kyle discusses the importance of […]
West Midlands RAS Cluster Supports Make UK’s Call for Faster Robotics Adoption in Manufacturing
Quick Read: A new report by Make UK and the West Midlands RAS Cluster urges faster adoption of robotics in manufacturing, highlighting regional potential and outlining key steps for growth. The West Midlands Robotics and Autonomous Systems (RAS) Cluster is backing Make UK’s latest call to action, urging a faster and more coordinated adoption of robotics across the region’s manufacturing […]
Clean Futures Accelerator Opens New Round for West Midlands SMEs Driving Net Zero Transport Innovation
Quick Read: SMEs in the West Midlands can now apply for funding and support through the Clean Futures Accelerator to develop and trial net zero transport technologies, with £300,000 available for green innovation projects. West Midlands-based SMEs are being invited to apply for funding and expert support to develop and trial clean transport solutions through the latest […]
University of Birmingham Shapes Global Debate on Ethical AI in Diplomacy and Human Rights
Quick Read: The University of Birmingham led discussions on ethical AI in global governance at a major international workshop in Geneva, emphasising responsibility, transparency, and human rights protections in AI deployment. As artificial intelligence continues to transform international diplomacy and human rights governance, the University of Birmingham is playing a leading role in guiding global conversations […]
Greater Things Secures Seed Funding to Scale Support for Idea-Stage Founders Across the UK
Quick Read: Startup support venture to expand inclusive investment and no-code product development programmes nationwide Greater Things, the organisation behind one of the UK’s most inclusive early-stage founder support models, has secured seed funding from a group of strategic business angels. This raise marks a significant milestone in their journey to empower non-technical, idea-stage tech founders and scale their impact […]
BGF Commits £300M to Boost Midlands Businesses as Part of £3BN UK Growth Drive
Quick Read: Investor BGF has pledged £300 million to Midlands businesses as part of a UK-wide £3 billion plan to support high-growth companies, including a parallel commitment to back female-led ventures. Growth investor BGF has announced a new £300 million pledge to support high-potential businesses in the Midlands, reinforcing its commitment to regional economic growth as part of a £3 billion UK-wide […]
West Midlands Launches First-of-its-Kind Digital Platform to Attract £19B in Investment
Quick Read: The West Midlands has launched Site Selection WM, a UK-first digital platform showcasing over £19B in investment opportunities across the region, aimed at accelerating regeneration and economic growth. The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has unveiled Site Selection WM, a cutting-edge digital platform designed to unlock and promote over £19 billion worth of regeneration opportunities across the region. Claimed […]
BCU Expands Games Academy to Power West Midlands’ Gaming Industry Growth
Quick Read: Birmingham City University has expanded its Games Academy to meet growing demand for skilled professionals in the gaming sector, part of a wider regional strategy to boost creative tech jobs and economic growth. Birmingham City University (BCU) has launched an expanded Games Academy to meet the surging demand for specialised talent in the fast-growing gaming sector, both […]