Enterprise Tech
Supply the surging demand for enterprise technologies in the West Midlands
Due to the ever-increasing digitisation of the world, businesses are harnessing technologies that enhance productivity and increase automation to lower costs and drive efficiency.
Right now, the demand for enterprise technologies has never been higher, with the Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) market alone being worth over £77.5bn and growing at 44.7% every year.
The West Midlands is proving to be a hotspot for enterprise tech, for both developers and users, thanks to its strengths in the pillars that make the uptake and development of enterprise technologies possible.
The best 5G connection in the UK, unbeatable experience in cybersecurity and an integrated tech ecosystem are only some of the reasons why companies in the West Midlands are pioneering and adopting next-generation systems and software.
Being at the heart of this vibrant tech sector in Birmingham City Centre is key to our culture and success.
Our innovative technology combined with access to the region’s diverse talent pool is enabling us to innovate and develop sector-specific software to help organisations across the region.
Graide – excelling in the West Midlands
Graide provides transparent, explainable AI, a requirement in today’s world, and can cover all subjects taught from school to university level, saving teachers’ time.
We are pleased to welcome XTX Ventures, which has extensive experience in AI and machine learning, as a new investor in this round.
Transparent AI
Borne out of the University of Birmingham, Graide is an AI-based platform that helps teachers mark student homework by using AI-assistive machine learning. Initially designed for marking maths, physics and chemistry papers, Graide’s platform is now marking and reporting in all subjects and it has recently raised £1.6m to target further international growth.
Working alongside industry experts at the University of Birmingham has been crucial to Graide’s success, giving the company access to multiple markets. Funding from the Midlands Engine Investment Fund will also accelerate their growth and allow them to expand into the US and Canada.
Refined skillsets you need to succeed
The West Midlands has the talent pool needed to accelerate the growth of Enterprise Tech in the region. Supported by 12,940 students studying Computing at world-renowned universities and a variety of educational and up-skilling organisations, you can access the people who can take your business to the next level in the West Midlands.
Whether you’re looking to access new talent for your business or you’d like to enhance your workforce’s capabilities through upskilling, the West Midlands offers all the award-winning courses and learning opportunities you’ll need.
The School of Coding and AI is the UK’s largest, multi-award-winning computer science and coding education company. Working with schools, colleges and businesses, this specialist education provider delivers crucial STEM, Coding, Computer Science, AI and Cybersecurity training to address the digital skills gap and supply the region with exceptional talent.
Free support services
We bring together a project team from relevant organisations across the region. This team includes property agents, recruitment consultants, public sector departments and universities. It delivers a comprehensive support package to quickly and easily help you establish and scale your business in the UK.
