Birmingham Science City
Birmingham is a Science City. In 2005 the Government defined Science Cities as “those with strong science-based assets – such as a major university or centre of research excellence – which have particular potential …[to] attract a critical mass of innovative businesses and become drivers of regional growth”.
Six Science Cities have been announced to date (Manchester, York and Newcastle in 2004; Birmingham, Nottingham and Bristol in 2005). The vision for Birmingham Science City is that it “will develop and use science and technology to improve the prosperity and quality of life of the city-region, the West Midlands and the UK”.
Advantage West Midlands is leading the activity and is making significant investments itself to support this vision.
Opportunities are available for partner in the region to work collaboratively on a range of activities through Science City. Additional information is available on the Birmingham Science City website (Opens in new window).