“Connected Places Catapult is proud to be featured in the West Midlands Growth Plan, recognising our role in driving regional innovation and growth as trusted delivery partners in the West Midlands Innovation Accelerator. Through our DIATOMIC and Clean Futures programmes, we’ve embedded deeply into the region’s vibrant innovation ecosystem, forging powerful partnerships across the public and private sectors to accelerate impact.

By advancing the adoption of AI, digital capabilities and clean technologies, we are helping to deliver innovation-led growth. We remain firmly committed to supporting the long-term success of the West Midlands and playing our part in delivering sustainable, inclusive prosperity for its people and places”

“We welcome the engagement that is being undertaken by the WMCA in preparing its Strategic Growth Plan. The collaborative approach in preparing the Growth Plan and setting a clear vision and objectives is very much welcomed. A clear investment and growth strategy is vital to the economic growth of the region. As we have set out in our formal response, there is often clear and strong occupier and investor demand from inward investors, the delivery of which can be greatly aided by a clear strategy that supports the necessary scale and locational requirements of investors.”

“Following the launch of the UK’s Industrial Strategy at MIRA Tech Park, we are pleased to see the West Midlands Growth Plan prioritise high potential clusters like ours through a business-led development programme. Critical to the success of the region is understanding assets that benefit the WMCA administrative geography whilst laying outside of it and we are pleased to be exploring a strategic partnership with the Mayor. This partnership will support our location just outside Nuneaton to provide high value employment for people living in the West Midlands and bring new supply chain opportunities as we continue to attract innovative global-leading businesses developing next generation technologies and work together to enable their growth into a pipeline of new manufacturing.”

“This Growth Plan shows the West Midlands is serious about unlocking its full potential. With unmatched connectivity, a diverse and youthful workforce, and a cost base that supports global reach, the region is primed for business success. We’re proud to be part of a community that’s not only ambitious but honest about its challenges and committed to inclusive, sustainable growth.”

“Plug and Play operates multiple innovation platforms across the West Midlands, from health, in partnership with the WMHTIA and University of Birmingham, to mobility and clean tech with Jaguar Land Rover and the Advanced Propulsion Centre. The Local Growth Plan gives us the confidence to continue expanding our presence and partnerships here, knowing regional leadership has a clear and ambitious vision for economic transformation. It should also encourage West Midlands businesses to double down on innovation and investment to protect and grow the region’s competitive edge in advanced manufacturing, clean tech and health.”

“Deutsche Bank has proudly been located Birmingham since 2007, contributing to its economic growth and talent development. The West Midlands Growth Plan’s bold vision aligns with our regional priorities, particularly with the focus on empowering people, enabling businesses, and making the region more prosperous and resilient. We welcome this ambitious regeneration, which represents a new confidence in the future of the West Midlands, driven forward with innovation, opportunity, and inclusive growth.”

“The West Midlands Growth Plan represents an important moment for the region and sets out a bold and exciting vision for the future. It recognises the region’s strengths and outlines the significant investment by private businesses to help drive growth, innovation and resilience.””

“The Plan sets out achievable goals, and the extensive consultation period has enabled private businesses, such as ourselves, to voice the challenges and barriers to growth. The key now will be that long-term engagement across the public sector, business and academia, to solidify the Plan and deliver. There is a real opportunity here to make a difference as long as we work as one.”

“The plan provides clarity, confidence, and direction for businesses looking to scale and invest. With targeted support for high-growth clusters, social enterprise, and AI adoption, it is a bold and practical roadmap that aligns with national priorities and the region’s unique strengths”

“The West Midlands Local Growth Plan is a powerful reminder that real change begins in our communities. At Health Innovation West Midlands, we believe that innovation must serve people first, improving health, wealth and opportunity for every resident. By putting communities at the heart of our decisions, we can build a future that’s not only more prosperous, but more inclusive, connected, and compassionate.”

“The role of financial and related professional services is critical in achieving the objectives outlined in the West Midlands Growth Plan. By facilitating access to finance and offering high-quality business support, our industry can help drive innovation, productivity, and job creation.Over 102,000 people are employed by the industry across the West Midlands combined authority area and this plan highlights the importance of collaboration and partnership to boost employment and investment into the region. TheCityUK acknowledges the Growth Plan as an important step on that journey and our industry looks forward to working with the mayor and others to make the plan a reality for this vital region.”

“The Growth Plan shows the evidence as well as the ambition that the West Midlands is open for business and the Black Country is ever ready to play its part. Business leadership is key to economic growth and I am particularly pleased that the Chambers of Commerce are recognised as key to developing management excellence in the region.”

“The West Midlands is an excellent place to start, grow or invest in a business, however, fundamental issues remain which continue to impact our long-term growth. It is encouraging to see the West Midlands Combined Authority recognising some of these key challenges and taking a long-term approach to maximising the region’s growth potential and improving the prosperity of local residents.”