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Where Breakthroughs Begin and Legacies are Made

For over two centuries, the global economy has been shaped by West Midlands-borne technologies. It was here that steam power sparked the industrial age, and here that life-saving innovations first saw the light of day.

Today, the West Midlands is writing a new chapter — one of transformation, innovation, and unyielding ambition.

Where Technology Moves at the Speed of Ambition

Imagine a place where technology doesn't just evolve — it accelerates.

This is the UK's fastest-growing tech sector, where the latest advancements are not just dreamt of, but made real.

Here, businesses of all sizes find fertile ground to grow, surrounded by a community that thrives on pushing boundaries.

The Testing Ground for Tomorrow's Biggest Ideas

The West Midlands has always been a proving ground for big ideas. It's a place where visionaries come to test, trial, and ultimately change the world.

Today, that legacy lives on in a landscape rich with research and development, where collaborations with top universities and cutting-edge institutions pave the way for new discoveries.

A Culture of Bold Ideas and Boundary-Breakers

There's something in the air here — a spirit of defiance, a hunger for change.

Home to one of Europe's youngest and most diverse talent pools, the West Midlands has always been a region that embraces the unexpected and challenges the status quo.

This is where ideas collide, sparking new ways of thinking and fresh perspectives that lead to real, transformative solutions.

FOUR JOURNEYS OF INNOVATION AND IMPACT

Across four industries and beyond, the West Midlands is redefining what's possible.

These are the stories of ambition and breakthroughs that start here — stories that capture the essence of a region that dares to dream big and act even bigger. Step into the journey that resonates with you:

Green Power Revolution Starts Here

Maeving's Electric Revolution

Explore how Maeving, the UK's first electric motorcycle manufacturer, found its perfect home in the West Midlands. From local supplier partnerships to vital funding, discover how the West Midlands is driving the future of sustainable transport through Maeving's innovative electric motorcycles.

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Game-Changing Tech Starts Here

Just Right For Goldilock

Discover how Goldilock, a cutting-edge cyber security firm, found the perfect home in the West Midlands surrounded by top talent and state-of-the-art facilities. Learn how this innovative hardware-based company is making waves in the cyber security landscape while benefiting from the West Midlands' unique strengths in engineering, research, and connectivity.

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Next Gen Services Starts Here

SuperTech's Disruptive Success

Explore how the West Midlands is leading the charge in disruptive technologies like FinTech, PropTech, and LawTech. Learn how companies in the region are navigating the fast-changing landscape of AI and digital solutions to stay ahead.

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Life-Changing Science Starts Here

Medherant Sticks To Success

Discover how a pioneering life sciences company thrives in the West Midlands, where academia and industry seamlessly connect. Learn how the region's strengths in polymer research and innovation have been crucial to Medherant's development of cutting-edge transdermal drug delivery solutions.

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In the West Midlands, the past, present, and future come together to create a region unlike any other. This is a place where breakthroughs don't just happen — they strategically start here.

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