In partnership with Birmingham Tech Week.
In the age of acceleration where transformational change is driven by rapid technological advancements, the West Midlands has been quietly but confidently establishing itself as one of Europe’s most promising innovation hubs.
The UK is currently facing a broader slowdown in foreign direct investment (FDI) – a 12% decrease in project numbers between 2024 and 2025, according to EY – but the West Midlands has bucked the trend.
Last year, the region attracted 86 inward investment projects, outperforming major European cities and ranking among the continent’s top 20 regions for FDI performance. These are clear signs of a region where tech can thrive and business can grow.
It would be easy to attribute this success exclusively to Birmingham but the truth is this innovation ecosystem spans the entire West Midlands….
