WHAT WE DO AND WHY WE DO IT
The West Midlands has world-class assets. The opportunity lies in making them function better together.
With globally significant manufacturing, leading research institutions, growing clean energy systems and dynamic digital and creative clusters, the region is well positioned for transformation.
The Innovation Alliance for the West Midlands has convened the innovation ecosystem for 15 years.
The Innovation Alliance for the West Midlands brings together corporates, universities, SMEs and civic leaders to align priorities and accelerate collaboration. We assess where the innovation ecosystem can work more effectively – highlighting structural gaps, enabling smarter coordination and shaping practical improvements that increase regional competitiveness.
When innovation systems work well:
- Productivity rises
- More businesses thrive and grow
- Research translates into impact
- Public services improve
- Talent stays and thrives
- Supply chains strengthen
A better functioning ecosystem; coordinates actors, accelerates opportunities and minimises duplication, creating the conditions for great ideas to find routes to market and attract investment.
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