WMG to support Bromsgrove and Redditch SMEs
Wednesday 12 November 2025
WMG to support Bromsgrove and Redditch SMEs
Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG), University of Warwick, has been chosen to deliver the Innovation Lighthouse Programme, designed to empower and upskill small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Bromsgrove and Redditch.
Combining WMG’s manufacturing expertise, academic and research excellence, and world-class facilities, the programme will help SMEs grow whilst becoming more competitive and resilient. Businesses will receive bespoke support from WMG’s expert SME Group, covering all stages of development – from initial concept through to implementation. Match-funded grants will also be available to assist SMEs with project delivery.
Dean BakerLink opens in a new window, Head of Business Development at WMG, commented: “WMG is delighted to have been chosen by Bromsgrove District and Redditch Borough Councils to deliver the Innovation and Productivity Business Support Programme.
“Tailored to the needs of manufacturing businesses across both Bromsgrove and Redditch, WMG’s Innovation Lighthouse Programme offers a proven approach to driving business growth through enhanced productivity, entry into new markets, and the development of new products.
“This targeted initiative will help businesses become ‘Innovation Lighthouses’, shining examples of manufacturing excellence, whose success will inspire and guide others across the sector and the wider region.”
Leader of Bromsgrove District Council, Councillor Karen May, said: “We’re pleased to see WMG appointed to deliver this important programme. Supporting our manufacturing SMEs is key to driving local economic growth, and this initiative offers the practical tools and funding needed to help our businesses thrive.”
To find out more about how WMG is helping support SMEs, visit the SME Support page.