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We know we’re making a difference - Advantage West Midlands generates £8.14 for every £1 we invest in the region - an increase on the previous return of £7.45

Advantage West Midlands

About Advantage West Midlands

Advantage West Midlands and the future of regional economic development. Find out more.

Our Performance

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We achieved the highest rating possible in a recent NAO review. Find out more.

Our Projects

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Review progress on Advantage West Midlands’ projects.

Our Region

Great Western Arcade, Birmingham

Take a closer look at the unique West Midlands Region.

Helping business

Improving places

Supporting people

Powerful voice

Case studies

Sue Acton of Bubble and Balm

Innovation Networks bring small businesses together

Innovation Networks has been running since 2002, helping raise innovation levels in the region's small and middle-sized businesses (SMEs).

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Innovation vouchers make small businesses hi-tech

In 2007 Advantage West Midlands and Aston University in Birmingham pioneered a project to encourage small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) to work with universities and higher education to develop innovative ways of working, thus making them more competitive.

KTP at Wolverhampton University

Knowledge Transfer Partnerships

In 2009 the University of Wolverhampton was chosen to lead a £24.3 million regional investment programme in Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) involving all 12 of the regional Higher Education Institutes (HEIs).