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- Innovation
- News
24 October 2025
New competition: Made Smarter Innovation
A unique opportunity for industrial digital technologists and manufacturing organisations to secure grant funding for projects that drive resource and energy efficiency through digital innovation.
- Innovation
- News
22 October 2025
Transformative free data platform set to power up the Midlands innovation ecosystem
The Midlands has taken a major leap forward in unlocking its innovation potential with the launch of the free Midlands Ecosystem Platform.
- Innovation
- News
22 October 2025
Unlocking innovation funding in the West Midlands: How your business can benefit from the UK’s £86 Billion R&D boost
£86bn in UK R&D funding is unlocking huge opportunities for West Midlands businesses - from advanced manufacturing to digital and health tech.
- News
- Supply chains
16 October 2025
£15m transformation fund for manufacturing businesses and jobs to grow the West Midlands economy
Creating and safeguarding thousands of jobs by helping businesses pivot into high-growth, tech-driven advanced manufacturing markets.
- Scaling up
- Tips
14 October 2025
Top tips for successful bid and tender writing
If you’re new to the process, tendering can feel daunting. How do you stand out from the competition? What do buyers really want to see?
- News
- Business Festival
13 October 2025
Call for small businesses to play big part at the 2026 West Midlands Business Festival
“The festival is a great chance for businesses to be seen and to meet new people to create opportunities for the future.”
- Funding
- Case study
08 October 2025
Van Monkey swings into 500k investment through Investment Readiness
Van Monkey secured flexible asset finance through our Investment Readiness Programme, unlocking growth and keeping UK businesses moving.
- Sustainability
- Case study
02 October 2025
Painting a greener picture: How BEAS helped Thomas Howse business cut costs and carbon
Manufacturer Thomas Howse is taking steps to reduce energy costs and improve its green credentials after receiving a FREE energy assessment from the BEAS run by BGWM.
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