WE ARE STRIVING TO PUSH GROWTH AND INNOVATION WITHIN THE WEST MIDLANDS SUPERCLUSTER
OUR PRIORITIES
As a motivated group of tech leaders, we have set ourselves a series of ambitious, yet achievable goals. All helping our region thrive on both domestic and global stages. They are as follows:
To position the West Midlands as centre of next generation services & a centre of excellence
Vociferously championing the West Midlands, both to International & domestic audiences
Enabling technology-led service evolution between traditional business silos
Build innovation capacity to underpin proposition
Enhance connectivity to accelerate ecosystem development
WHY HERE, WHY NOW
45,000 people are employed in our legal and accounting sector
Around 60,000 people are employed by our real estate industry, contributing over £12.5bn
The Business, Professional & Financial Services Sector is the largest in our region. Accounting for approximately 19% of employment (360,00 jobs) in the West Midlands Combined Authority
29 of the top 100 law firms, 24 out of the top 50 advisory firms and 24 out of the top 50 advisory firms have a West Midlands presence
BPFS is equivalent to 26.5% of the West Midlands economy at £28bn
OPPORTUNITIES
BEYOND THE CAPITAL
Beyond the Capital is the UK’s first podcast dedicated to showcasing professional services technology outside of London. Each episode explores how ProfTech industries and professionals can thrive beyond the capital. Whether you’re part of a FinTech start-up, an established law firm, a policy-maker or a techy entrepreneur dabbling in real estate; this series is designed for anyone interested in the future of professional services and the role of technology.
Also available on Spotify & Apple Podcasts
OUR COMMUNITY
SuperTech thrives by acting as an open community where you can connect with and meet any member directly.
We are pushing for greater collaboration in the West Midlands and love when this can happen organically! So come on in and join our group of forward-thinking tech leaders, helping to increase opportunities in the region.
CONNECT WITH US
If you are interested in becoming part of our dynamic community or you just want some more information about the supercluster. Connect with us today and we’ll answer any questions you may have.