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BCIMO is a not-for-profit Research and Technology Organisation (RTO) and operator of the Very Light Rail National Innovation Centre (VLRNIC), a unique, world-class centre for rail innovation based in Dudley in the West Midlands.
This £32m multi-purpose centre, situated at the heart of the Black Country, offers a range of hireable facilities including a Rail Development and Test Site, Engineering Laboratories and Equipment, Meeting and Event Spaces and Serviced Offices and Meeting Rooms.
This brand-new centre has been constructed thanks to funding from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council (DMBC), the Black Country Local Enterprise Partnership (BCLEP) in partnership with the Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF), the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA), the Coventry and Warwickshire Local Enterprise Partnership (CWLEP) and Coventry City Council.
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We deliver, and support the delivery of, products, services and programmes across each of our four areas of focus.
challenges & opportunities of the future
supply chains of the future
technologies of the future
workforces of the future
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BCIMO Drives Regional Innovation with Two Events at the Very Light Rail National Innovation Centre
BCIMO's Very Light Rail National Innovation Centre in Dudley has recently been at the heart of regional innovation, hosting two significant events that showcased both the borough's entrepreneurial spirit and the future of transport technology. Following close on the...
BCIMO Family Day Gold Sponsor Spotlight: Eleven10Creative & Rail Business Daily
BCIMO is excited to announce two of its Gold Sponsors for its upcoming Family Day on Saturday, May 17, 2025. This event is part of the nationwide Railway 200 celebrations, marking 200 years since the opening of the Stockton and Darlington Railway in 1825, which...
Clean Futures Accelerator Cohort Two Concludes with Demo Day at BCIMO
On Tuesday 25 February 2025, eight innovative SMEs showcased their unique solutions for decarbonisation in the transport sector at BCIMO’s dedicated facility, the Very Light Rail National Innovation Centre. They were welcomed by an exclusive group of industry partners...
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BCIMO is a not-for-profit Research and Technology Organisation (RTO) and operator of the Very Light Rail National Innovation Centre (VLRNIC), a unique, world-class centre for rail innovation based in Dudley in the West Midlands.
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Postal Address: BCIMO, Very Light Rail National Innovation Centre, Zoological Drive, Dudley. DY1 4AW
Email: info@bcimo.co.uk
Phone: 07769 586893
