The UK’s first 5G test bed

8 universities and world-class research institutions produce 55,000 graduates yearly

Rolling out 100% superfast broadband coverage

Birmingham has more start-ups than any other city outside London*

Over 1.3M of the West Midlands population is under the age of 25. The region’s talent is backed by a UK government deal to further digital  and technical skills

HS2 will bring the city of London within 38 minutes of the region

With a GVA growth rate of 22.4% over the last 5 years the West Midlands has one of the fastest growing economies of any combined authority in the country

Regional economy is one of the highest in the UK

The West midlands combined authority area has the largest economy of any combined authority area in the country with a GVA of £92 billion

Birmingham airport currently serves 150 direct global destinations plus a further 50 airlines

Manufacturers including Jaguar Land Rover, Mondelez, and Changan have R&D centres in the West Midlands

The region is at the heart of the UK with 90% of the UK’s market in reach within four hours drive time

*18,590 set up in 2018, according to the Centre for Entrepreneurs.