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University support boosts West Midlands economy by £450 million – For every £1 invested, £22 returned to the local economy

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 07:56:00 GMT

WMG at the University of Warwick has boosted the West Midlands economy by £450 million – with every £1 invested into WMG’s small and medium enterprise (SME) programmes, around £22 has returned to the local economy.

West Midlands Mayor Andy Street meets local entrepreneurs at the NatWest Clean Transport Accelerator

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 17:00:00 GMT

West Midlands Mayor, Andy Street, today (23 January 2024) visited entrepreneurs who have taken part in the NatWest Clean Transport Accelerator at The University of Warwick to hear how the expertise it provided has helped them to grow their businesses.

University programme credited for helping West Midlands cut energy consumption by 32%

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 15:31:22 GMT

A university programme which helped SMEs reduce energy consumption by 32% has been nominated for a national sustainability award.

New Independent Report Highlights Strengths & Opportunities for Innovation in West Midlands

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 08:13:00 GMT

An independent report from innovation and investment consultancy firm, Beauhurst, reveals how the University of Warwick is helping to drive the West Midlands’ position as a powerhouse for innovation, which is in turn supporting growth in the local economy.

Clean Transport Accelerator launched by NatWest and University of Warwick to help SMEs fast-track their innovations

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 09:45:02 GMT

With transport being the largest carbon emitting sector in the UK, a partnership between NatWest and WMG at the University of Warwick has led to the launch of the Clean Transport Accelerator. It will support businesses which are part of the mobility sector to develop products and services that will play their part in achieving the UK’s net-zero goals.

New Loqski glass fibre ski lock to keep your skis safe this season

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 11:20:51 GMT

Loqski is a pocketable device locking skis and poles together, WMG at the University of Warwick have helped them manufacture the locks affordably and sustainably

WMG Skills Centre launched to bridge the technical skills gap

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 09:59:51 GMT

The WMG Skills Centre launched today, the 17^th January. The Centre provides the opportunity for businesses to respond to challenges through a range of innovative short courses which will equip workforces with the latest technical skills.

New NatWest Accelerator hub to open at University of Warwick

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 15:39:03 GMT

NatWest and the University of Warwick are opening a new business Accelerator hub on the University’s campus, with the focus on supporting and empowering students, local entrepreneurs, and local business owners to grow their businesses. Applications are now open for local businesses and students to join the first cohort, starting in January.

Mayor opens Ramfoam’s new headquarters as company embraces digital thanks to WMG, University of Warwick

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 11:00:26 GMT

One of the first companies to sign up to the MadeSmarter programme to improve the digital capabilities of smaller businesses has officially opened its new company headquarters and factory in Sandwell, thanks to the help they received from WMG at the University of Warwick.

Made Smarter launches £1.9 million digital scheme with WMG to help West Midlands SMEs

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 12:28:17 GMT

Made Smarter has launched a £1.9 million digital adoption push to drive growth in West Midlands manufacturing and engineering SMEs and help them boost productivity.