WMGC announces expansion of global growth programme

The West Midlands Growth Company has unveiled the expanded 2024 iteration of its Global Growth Programme.

This nine-month initiative offers complimentary market entry support to foreign firms establishing operations in the UK, aiming to enhance foreign investment in the West Midlands.

Originally trialled at Bruntwood SciTech’s Innovation Birmingham campus, the programme is set to expand significantly in 2024 through new collaborations with Bruntwood SciTech, STEAMhouse, University of Wolverhampton Science Park, and the University of Warwick Science Park.

The programme will operate across five hubs located in Birmingham, Wolverhampton, and Coventry, providing customised support for a diverse array of sectors, including future mobility, digital technology, HealthTech, and CleanTech. There are 40 places available.

Participating companies will benefit from sponsored workspace in innovation centres, access to sector-specific programmes, and bespoke professional services. These services include assistance with setting up a UK subsidiary, introductions to local networks, UK VISA help, and marketing support.

“To date, our Global Growth Programme has proven a resounding success, helping a number of international companies to kickstart their growth journeys in the West Midlands,” stated Neil Rami, Chief Executive at WMGC.

“The launch of the Global Growth Programme 2024, which is bigger and better than ever before, will enable us to use our best-in-class expertise to support businesses across a wider range of sectors, from new hubs right across the region.

“We look forward to working with this year’s cohort to help them reach new heights, strengthening the West Midlands’ world-class innovation ecosystem.”