Birmingham Neurodivergent Talent Partnership Launched
A new neurodivergent talent partnership at the University of Birmingham aims to strengthen workplace inclusion while unlocking innovation across teams. The university has partnered with National Neurodiversity Training to equip more than 300 managers with the skills and confidence to support neurodivergent colleagues. As a result, the initiative places Birmingham at the forefront of inclusive […]
DSIT SME Action Plan Boosts UK Innovation Growth
The DSIT SME action plan sets out how the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology will increase opportunities for small businesses across procurement, grants and innovation programmes between 2025 and 2028. As the Government places growth at the centre of its agenda, SMEs are positioned as a key driver of economic expansion. Therefore, the plan […]
Innovate UK Support Boosts Tech Jobs and Apprenticeships
The Innovate UK tech support package is set to strengthen the UK’s next generation of technology businesses while boosting jobs and apprenticeships across key sectors. Under a new strategy aligned with the government’s Modern Industrial Strategy, Innovate UK aims to help high-potential companies scale faster. As a result, the initiative focuses on turning breakthrough ideas […]
West Midlands Jobs Funding Boosts Innovation Growth
The West Midlands jobs funding boost of £50 million aims to drive economic growth, support innovation and create new employment opportunities across the region. The funding, delivered through the Local Innovation Partnerships Fund (LIPF), will strengthen engineering capabilities and support businesses in key sectors such as manufacturing, health and life sciences. As a result, the […]
Atos Creates AI-Ready Career Paths with 30 New Apprenticeships in Birmingham
Atos has announced the recruitment of 30 apprentices at its newly established Sovereign Delivery Centre located at Birmingham Business Park in Solihull. The investment strengthens regional tech talent development while expanding the company’s UK-based AI and digital infrastructure capabilities. The centre is being transformed into a state-of-the-art, sustainably built facility. Backed by more than 30 […]
£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 […]