One To Win: £1mn Pledged To Winning Pitch From West Midlands Start-Up
Quick Read: A ground-breaking £1 million pitch competition is launching in the West Midlands, solidifying the region’s position as a powerhouse in the tech sector. Aimed at uncovering the region’s most promising start-up business, One to Win is spearheaded by The Rigby Group, SCC, Haatch, and the West Midlands Co-Invest Fund (delivered through Midven, part of […]
Plug and Play partners with JLR and TechWM to offer innovators the chance to win investment with Global Innovation Challenge
Quick Read: Plug and Play, JLR, and TechWM have launched the JLR Global Innovation Challenge, inviting innovators worldwide to propose sustainable automotive solutions with a chance to win up to £50,000 and collaborate with industry experts. Plug and Play in collaboration with JLR and TechWM, has announced the launch of the JLR Global Innovation Challenge, an […]
In an interview with Anushka Malhotra on Change Leaders Playbook
Quick Read: Interview with Anushka Malhotra, Head of Marketing at TechWM to gain insights on project leadership and marketing in tech. Effective leadership involves empowering teams, inclusive culture and balancing constructive feedback with enthusiasm. Leaders should encourage open communication, understand audience needs, and adopt iterative development. The podcast episode encourages Project and start-up leaders to embrace […]
Marketing agency founder makes UK digital and technology 100 most influential list
Quick Read: Kim Leary, founder of Birmingham’s Squibble, and chair of TechWM, is named among the BIMA 100 most influential people in UK digital for her contributions to the Midlands tech scene. The founder of a Birmingham marketing agency who has played a leading role in promoting the Midlands tech scene has been named among the […]
West Midlands Health Tech Innovation Accelerator Unlocks Nearly £50M in Private Investment
Quick Read: The West Midlands Health Tech Innovation Accelerator has attracted nearly £50 million in private investment, tripling its original public funding and driving health-tech innovation and economic growth across the region. The West Midlands Health Tech Innovation Accelerator (WMHTIA), led by the University of Birmingham, has generated an impressive £49.4 million in private co-investment within its first two years, […]
DigiSpinWM Pilot Celebrates Milestone as 11 Investor-Ready Innovations Emerge in the West Midlands
Quick Read: The DigiSpinWM pilot programme has celebrated six months of progress with 11 investor-ready innovations, marking a new model for spinning out digital and advanced manufacturing technologies in the West Midlands. The DigiSpinWM pilot programme, a bold initiative designed to accelerate the spin-out of digital and advanced manufacturing innovations in the West Midlands, has marked a […]
Innovation Accelerator Pilot Programme Creates More Than £140m Co-investment With 250 Jobs
Quick Read: The UK’s Innovation Accelerator pilot has generated over £140 million in new investment and up to 250 jobs across the West Midlands, Greater Manchester, and Glasgow, showcasing the power of place-based R&D to drive regional growth. Funded by Innovate UK and DSIT, the initiative is accelerating innovation in sectors like clean tech, AI, healthcare, […]
West Midlands small businesses encouraged to apply for research and development grants
Quick Read: Creative freelancers and SMEs in the West Midlands can now apply for up to £10,000 in R&D funding through CreaTech Frontiers to develop innovative ideas, with access to expert mentoring, training, and cutting-edge research facilities. Backed by regional universities and the WMCA, this £250,000 funding round is the first of a £1.8 million initiative […]