Invest West Midlands UK (West Midlands Growth Company)

Never been done, is what we do. For over two centuries, the global economy has been shaped by West Midlands-borne technologies. Today, the region’s unmatched history of invention is defining the twenty-first century as we know it. From steam power and battery technology to the Ibuprofen patch and life-saving diagnostics, the West Midlands remains the place where breakthroughs begin. The launch of our flagship inward investment campaign, “It Starts Here”, showcases our bold and dynamic attitude to innovation across the region; as a place where disruptive minds meet and businesses scale. From alternative propulsion for a cleaner future, to cyber security for a safer tomorrow, the tech revolution always starts in the West Midlands. Discover why It Starts Here now: https://lnkd.in/et85EbZt #wmitstartshere #itstartshere #westmidlands #innovation

Immerse yourself in the innovation of Britain’s first electric motorcycles. Take a look behind the scenes... In collaboration with RiVR, we bring you a behind-the-scenes look into the story of Maeving and how they are revolutionising urban mobility with their electric motorcycles. In this interactive VR180° video, Seb Inglis-Jones, co-founder of Maeving, takes you inside the world of cutting-edge design and the challenges that Maeving are tackling in the EV space. The Green Power Revolution starts here. #WMItStartsHere #WestMidlands #ItStartsCoventry #Electrification #ElectricVehicle #VR

⚡ In 2050, the world will be very different to the one we know today. As global warming poses an-ever increasing threat, innovating to create a net zero future is critical. Electrification is at the forefront of the West Midlands’ drive towards net zero. The UK Battery Innovation Centre - UKBIC is a £130m facility dedicated to developing the cutting-edge technologies that will build a robust battery ecosystem and support the electrification of the UK. Located on Coventry & Warwick GigaPark in the West Midlands - the heart of the UK’s automotive industry - UKBIC provide a national resource that can’t be found anywhere else. Their ground-breaking approach to battery technology has drawn international attention, with other countries now copying their model of a bespoke battery development facility. Sean Gilgunn, Managing Director at UKBIC said: 🗣️"The businesses in the battery ecosystem have really embraced the idea of a bespoke development facility, and that’s testament to the collaborative approach which seems to be part of the West Midlands’ DNA. " Discover UKBIC’s role in the Greenpower Revolution 👇 https://bit.ly/3CofAla #WMItStartsHere #WestMidlands #ItStartsCoventry #Electrification #BatteryTech #Recycling

Exciting news for the West Midlands as thousands of jobs are to be created at Coventry and Warwick GigaPark – one of three key sites within the West Midlands Investment Zone - following a £23m investment by the WMCA. Locate your business here to take advantage of proximity to UKBIC , the UK’s National Centre of Excellence for Battery Technology, as well as a cutting-edge ecosystem of R&D Institutions and a world-class supply chain. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/ejHZNyGN #WMItStartsHere #WestMidlandsInvestmentZone #Coventry #GigaPark 

How can we repurpose EV batteries at the end of their lifecycle, to avoid replacing one environmental impact with another? It is a challenge the world faces as we transition from traditional internal combustion engines to electric vehicles. The West Midlands’ is at the forefront of solving this piece of the puzzle, developing a full-circle electrification supply chain. How? ℹ️ Last year, Volkswagen Group UK Ltd signed an agreement with Ecobat, a global leader in battery recycling, to collect and recycle EV batteries at its UK Diagnostics & Disassembly Centre in Darlaston, Walsall. ℹ️ WMG, University of Warwick Energy Innovation Centre, in conjunction with Nissan Motor Corporation, developed a fast-grading process for the reuse of Li-ion Batteries, reducing the time taken from over 3 hours to as little as 3 minutes. We’ve got the R&D, the manufacturing expertise and recycling capability. Everything your business needs to excel in the battery technology market. It starts here. For more information ⬇ https://bit.ly/4f1IVA3 #WMItStartsHere #WestMidlands #Electrification #BatteryTechnology #Recycling

Are you innovating the next-generation of cutting-edge battery technologies? Locate your business alongside UKBIC , the UK's Centre of Excellence for Battery Technologies, at Coventry and Warwick Gigapark - part of the West Midlands Investment Zone. Take advantage of direct links to the region's world-class universities and immerse your business in a thriving battery research ecosystem, collaborating with industry-leading organisations including the MTC - Manufacturing Technology Centre and WMG, University of Warwick. Download the brochure and connect with our sector expert 👇 https://bit.ly/4gVKtwm #WMItStartsHere #WestMidlands #ItStartsCoventry #Electrification #BatteryTech   

✅ UK Centre of Excellence for Battery Technology R&D ✅ World-class OEM, Tier One & Tier Two Supply Chain ✅ The only UK site with planning permission for a large-scale battery production facility It really does start here. Volklec, a new UK manufacturing business making batteries for electric vehicles, certainly think so. After setting up in Coventry last year, they’re taking full advantage of the West Midlands’ world-class R&D infrastructure and electrification supply chain by teaming up with the UK Battery Industrialisation Centre (UKBIC ). The aim? To manufacture sustainable batteries for on-road, off-highway and track vehicles. As well as creating jobs in the region, they will contribute directly to building world-class battery R&D, process and manufacturing capability in the UK. It starts here. Find out more ⬇ https://bit.ly/3TQs2Q9 #WMItStartsHere #WestMidlands #ItStartsCoventry #Electrification #EV #Manufacturing

In the West Midlands, the rate of change is relentless. It’s a place where big dreams meet bigger possibilities. In the UK’s fastest-growing tech sector, the latest possibilities are not just dreamt of but made real. Here, businesses of all sizes grow on fertile ground, surrounded by a community that thrives on pushing boundaries. Never been done is what we do. Achieve growth ambitions in a thriving environment that supports both established and emerging enterprises. See how your business can grow in the UK’s most connected region 👇 https://bit.ly/4fggxu2 #WMItStartsHere #WestMidlands #Innovation #Technology

There is no manual, no proven best practice or no established rule book. The very nature of innovation is that you discover what doesn’t work on your way to finding out what does. In the West Midlands, through research and partnerships with industry, our universities are instrumental in supporting that innovation. Stuart Croft, Vice Chancellor of the University of Warwick, highlights in this blog: 🔬 How the university has fostered business engagement through its science park and various initiatives. 👥 Why this research infrastructure offers spaces for co-location, testing, and scaling ideas, which is vital for fostering innovation at all levels. Find out more about how our region’s universities are driving innovation 👉 https://bit.ly/3ONUKP0 #WMItStartsHere #WestMidlands #InvestWestMidlands #Innovation #Universities #Scaling

Exciting times for the West Midlands with a host of innovative companies identified as ones to watch for 2025. FlexSea, a pioneering bioplastics firm, exemplifies the region’s approach to developing cutting-edge products to solve the world’s most pressing challenges. Neil Rami, CEO of West Midlands Growth Company, said, “The West Midlands' diverse end-to-end manufacturing supply chain and the opportunity to play a role in Wolverhampton's Green Innovation Corridor drove FlexSea's decision to relocate from London earlier this year. With ambitions to achieve a production capacity of 2,600 tonnes per year by 2026, supported by a valuable R&D partnership with WMG, University of Warwick, we're expecting big things from them in the year ahead”. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3BV1ho7 #WMItStartsHere #ItStartsHere #WestMidlands #Innovation #Onestowatch