Life Sciences & Data-Driven Healthcare
The West Midlands’ interconnected Life Science network of hospitals, clinical research centres and innovators in the healthcare sector offers a stand-out speed-to-market opportunity.
The West Midlands is making a difference on a global scale. The UK Government has recognised the Birmingham Health Partners (BHP) for its world-class research infrastructure. We are one of the UK’s largest centres for clinical trials, giving easy access for local companies to test products and gather reliable data that proves a product’s benefits.
Coupled with our 4.7 million, diverse population of potential trial participants, the region is an advantageous place to develop pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and advance data-driven decision making in healthcare.
Life Sciences in the West Midlands
Birmingham’s connectivity to Europe and its location as an area of specialist pharmaceutical expertise has made it an ideal base for our globally expanding business.
Life science research partnerships in the West Midlands
There are eight hospitals, 35 regional clinical research centres, and 600 companies in the West Midlands, all working to advance medical technology and Life Sciences. The University of Warwick Life Sciences school is dedicated to improving healthcare.
Joining this environment means putting yourself among world-leading experts looking for the opportunity to collaborate and research. Collaboration is made all the more accessible by the BHP facilitating Medtech partnerships
Medtech
A key area of progression in the Life Science sector is in Medtech. The West Midlands is a prime location for the development of medical technology that improves the lives of patients.
With a whole series of medical centres of excellence dedicated to the development of technology in industry, 5G infrastructure that is unlocking the next generation of connected tech, and a huge data pool on which to test new technological breakthroughs, being in the West Midlands is helping Medtech companies succeed.
How we can help you
Whether you are looking for funding routes, business intelligence or offices for a life science company, our experts can help you, free of charge. With an in-depth knowledge of the UK Life Sciences sector, our experts can help you start a business here or expand into a new market. Contact us today to find out exactly how we can help you.
Free support services
We bring together a project team from relevant organisations across the region. This team includes property agents, recruitment consultants, public sector departments and universities. It delivers a comprehensive support package to quickly and easily help you establish and scale your business in the UK.
