Innovation Boost for West Mids Will Drive Place Leadership

Innovation Boost for West Mids Will Drive Place Leadership

Funding announced in the Chancellor’s budget will kick-start projects aimed at making the region a leader in clean tech, health tech and med tech. Connected Places Catapult, the UK’s innovation accelerator for cities, transport and place leadership, will lead two...
Major Investment to Kick-Start Very Light Rail Revolution

Major Investment to Kick-Start Very Light Rail Revolution

The ground-breaking Coventry Very Light Rail (CVLR) transport system is to be showcased on the streets of Coventry as part of a real world testing programme following the approval of funding by regional transport bosses. The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA)...
VLR National Innovation Centre – Open for Business

VLR National Innovation Centre – Open for Business

The Very Light Rail National Innovation Centre (VLRNIC) has been declared ‘open for business’ by Black Country Innovative Manufacturing Organisation (BCIMO) CEO Neil Fulton, with several major clients now making use of the £32 million facility. The VLRNIC, which is...
Supply Chains of the Future – Business Innovation Support

Supply Chains of the Future – Business Innovation Support

The Black Country Innovative Manufacturing Organisation unveils ‘new and improved’ Supply Chains of the Future programme. The Black Country Innovative Manufacturing Organisation (BCIMO) has unveiled its new and improved Supply Chains of the Future programme and is now...
‘All Change’ at BCIMO as Launch Phase Ends

‘All Change’ at BCIMO as Launch Phase Ends

It’s ‘all change’ at the Black Country Innovative Manufacturing Organisation (BCIMO) as it reaches the end of its launch phase. The Black Country Innovative Manufacturing Organisation (BCIMO) welcomes Neil Fulton, its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), as it reaches...
Power Couple Set to Ramp-up Rail Innovation

Power Couple Set to Ramp-up Rail Innovation

New collaboration sees new centre of low-cost rail excellence in the Black Country matched with transport innovation expertise from Connected Places Catapult. Connected Places Catapult, the UK’s innovation accelerator for cities, transport, and place leadership, has...