Success Stories / Our Impact
Regional impact
WMHTC’s impact is rooted in connecting innovators, businesses, and partners to accelerate health tech progress across the West Midlands. By fostering collaboration, championing new ideas, and unlocking investment and talent, we help turn ambition into measurable outcomes creating jobs, delivering world-class innovations, and driving positive change for our region’s healthcare and economy.
health tech businesses in the Combined Authority’s area
Employees in the sector
Business users on the Meridian Innovation Exchange
Companies supported
health tech businesses in the Combined Authority’s area
Employees in the sector
Business users on the Meridian Innovation Exchange
Companies supported
Regional success
Success stories
MedTech SME Grows in Birmingham
A West Midlands-based medtech SME transitioned from concept to market-ready device with WMHTC guidance, benefiting from local R&D support and collaborations with Birmingham universities. With cluster assistance, the company secured six-figure investment, expanded its team, and now exports globally, illustrating the region’s strengths in skills, innovation, and international reach.
Innovation Accelerated by Collaboration
During the 2022 Commonwealth Games, 20 health tech organizations joined a coordinated Innovation Accelerator project—spanning medtech and digital health—with over £14 million invested. Participants gained access to NHS pathways, advanced prototyping, and real-world validation, demonstrating the advantage of “Connect, Collaborate, Innovate, Achieve” as the West Midlands formula for success.
Attracting World-Class Investment
A local diagnostic company attracted a major global player, Thermo Fisher Scientific, leading to a $2.8bn acquisition. Citing the West Midlands' collaborative ecosystem and skilled workforce, Thermo Fisher not only retained but expanded local operations, showcasing the region’s record-breaking performance in inward investment and its ability to retain talent and business.
Clinical Trials and Skills Growth
With eight universities and four medical schools producing 11,000 medical science graduates each year, and the region recognised as the UK’s top location for clinical trials, WMHTC-supported companies gain unrivalled access to talent and clinical validation. This pipeline helps ensure innovations are both rooted in local strengths and competitive on the world stage.
Regional success
Success stories
What others have to say
Testimonials
“Through WMHTC’s support, we fast-tracked our product into the NHS and scaled our team faster than we thought possible. The community here truly champions innovation.
HealthTech Startup Founder
“Working in the West Midlands gives us access to incredible data, diverse patient populations, and forward-thinking partners that help us deliver real results.
Industry Partner
“WMHTC brings all the right organisations together. Our university’s partnership has transformed local research into national impact.
University Lead
