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 […]
Grow Digital Health Midlands Unveils First Cohort to Tackle NHS Challenges
Quick Read: Grow Digital Health Midlands has announced nine healthtech companies for its 2025 accelerator cohort, supporting digital solutions aimed at improving NHS productivity, communication, and patient outcomes. Grow Digital Health Midlands, a newly launched accelerator programme supporting healthcare innovation, has announced the nine companies selected for its inaugural 2025 cohort. The programme, which succeeds the […]
British Business Bank Invests £40M into FDC’s Evolution Fund to Boost Regional SME Growth
Quick Read: The British Business Bank has invested £40 million into FDC’s £81.5 million Evolution Fund to support the growth of SMEs across the Midlands and North, with a focus on flexible financing and sustainability. The British Business Bank has committed £40 million to Frontier Development Capital’s (FDC) new £81.5 million Evolution Fund, a move aimed at scaling access to finance […]
TXP Launches to Drive Digital Modernisation in the Mid-Market Sector
Quick Read: TXP has launched as a new digital transformation brand aimed at mid-market businesses, offering a combined consultancy, tech development, and IT resourcing model to accelerate modernisation efforts. A new brand, TXP (Technology x People), has officially launched with a mission to revolutionise digital transformation for mid-sized organisations across the UK. Backed by private equity firm Aliter […]
AI and Data Experts Convene at Coventry University to Discuss Technology’s Business Impact
Quick Read: Coventry University and Midlands Business Insider hosted a roundtable with industry leaders to explore how AI and data can drive business innovation and workforce development across UK sectors. Coventry University, in partnership with Midlands Business Insider, recently hosted a high-level roundtable to explore how artificial intelligence (AI) and data technologies are transforming UK industries. Held […]
From Potential to Powerhouse: How the West Midlands Can Lead the UK’s AI Future
Quick Read: The West Midlands is poised to be a national leader in AI. With new government direction and regional momentum, here’s what must happen next — and how TechWM is helping drive it. Artificial Intelligence is not just transforming how we live and work — it is redefining the economic power map. With global demand […]
The State of the West Midlands Digital Skills Ecosystem
Quick Read: The UK’s digital skills shortage could cost £27.6 billion by 2030, with the West Midlands facing a growing demand for advanced digital expertise. TechWM is launching a survey to address the gap and drive regional economic growth. Digital skill shortages could have cost the UK £4.4 billion last year alone, with projections escalating to […]
TechWM Announces Change In CEO, Appointing Tech Expert As Successor
Quick Read: TechWM, the leading not-for-profit organisation dedicated to driving tech innovation in the West Midlands, announces the change in CEO, with founder Yiannis Maos MBE transitioning from the role, remaining on the TechWM board as Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer. His successor, cybersecurity expert Andy Hague, is set to join in April. Since being founded […]
West Midlands Digital Skills Consortium Launch Survey to Tackle Digital Skills Gap
Quick Read: TechWM and the West Midlands Digital Skills Consortium founded by West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA), IBM UK Ltd., Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce, AND Digital, In4.0 Group, SF Technology, and Skills For West Midlands & Warwickshire launch Employer Survey to shape the future of digital skills. TechWM and the West Midlands Digital Skills Consortium […]
West Midlands Partners with South Korea’s Ulsan to Accelerate Innovation and Support Start-Ups
Quick Read: The West Midlands has formed new partnerships with Ulsan, South Korea, to drive innovation, support start-ups, and exchange knowledge in tech and clean energy fields. In a strategic move to drive innovation and support start-ups, the West Midlands has signed collaboration agreements with Ulsan Creative Economy & Innovation Center (UCCEI) and Ulsan Technopark in South Korea. These partnerships, formalised during […]