Key Missions for Growth:

1. Securing Public R&D Funding: Increase the region’s share of public research funding by 50% by fostering collaborative, multi-partner initiatives.
2. Attracting Private Investment: Build a robust investor community and raise Foreign Direct Investment by 50%.
3. Supporting Entrepreneurs: Streamline innovation journeys,increase deal flows, and grow the sector’s GVA and jobs by 50%.
4. Strengthening Clusters: Develop at least four HealthTech business clusters, involving 60+ businesses, to encourage collaboration and talent sharing.
5. Leading Sustainability: Position the West Midlands as the UK’s eading testbed for Net Zero HealthTech production and practices.