Coventry and Warwickshire Growth Hub Takes a Leap into the AI Era

By Anushka Malhotra

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Quick Read: Coventry and Warwickshire Growth Hub partners with Growth Canvas, an AI-driven platform, signaling a significant leap into the digital era. This collaboration aims to optimize business support services, showcasing the region's commitment to staying at the forefront of the digital revolution.

In a strategic move towards embracing the digital future, Coventry and Warwickshire Growth Hub has partnered with Growth Canvas, a cutting-edge digital platform driven by artificial intelligence (AI). This collaboration aims to revolutionize the way the Growth Hub assists companies by leveraging advanced AI technology to navigate challenges and capitalize on opportunities.

Photo: Jaspal Sohal, Craig Humphrey (Photo Credit: Coventry and Warwickshire Growth Hub)

Developed by the visionary Jaspal Sohal, whose expertise has left a mark on global entities such as Bank of America and Nestlé, Growth Canvas utilizes state-of-the-art AI systems. The primary goal is not to replace human advisors but to maximize their productivity, allowing the Coventry and Warwickshire Growth Hub's account management team to channel their expertise more efficiently in supporting businesses.

Craig Humphrey, Chief Executive at the Coventry and Warwickshire Growth Hub, expressed enthusiasm about this groundbreaking initiative. He stated, "AI is augmenting our ability to give businesses the very best quality service. Coventry and Warwickshire are at the forefront of the digital revolution."

This strategic integration of AI into the Growth Hub's operations exemplifies the region's commitment to staying ahead in the dynamic landscape of digital innovation. As businesses continue to navigate an increasingly digital world, the Coventry and Warwickshire Growth Hub is positioning itself as a leader in providing advanced and efficient support services.

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DigiSpinWM Pilot Celebrates Milestone as 11 Investor-Ready Innovations Emerge in the West Midlands

The DigiSpinWM pilot programme, a bold initiative designed to accelerate the spin-out of digital and advanced manufacturing innovations in the West Midlands, has marked a key milestone with a showcase event in Birmingham, unveiling 11 investor-ready ventures developed over the past six months.

Transforming Ideas into Investment Opportunities

Backed by Research England and delivered through a partnership between the University of Wolverhampton, Coventry University, and Birmingham City University via the West Midlands Combined Universities, the programme set out to test a collaborative model for commercialising innovation more efficiently and effectively.

In just six months, DigiSpinWM has:

- Assessed over 40 high-potential technologies for commercial viability
- Delivered tailored support to participants on spin-out strategy and intellectual property development
- Nurtured 11 ventures to investment readiness
- Developed a shared framework for technology transfer across participating universities

The recent showcase celebrated these achievements, spotlighting innovations spanning early-stage development to near-market solutions with the potential for significant societal and economic impact.

A Regional Model for Innovation

Ceri Jones, Director of Research & Enterprise at the University of Wolverhampton, reflected on the programme’s success:

The DigiSpinWM pilot has been a transformative journey. Seeing 11 investor-ready ventures emerge from such a collaborative, regional approach shows what’s possible when we unify efforts across institutions. These spinouts will drive real-world change and position the West Midlands at the forefront of digital and advanced manufacturing.

The pilot’s success is also credited to a strong ecosystem of academic mentors, business advisors, and industry reviewers who provided essential support and guidance to participants.

The showcase event featured live pitches from select ventures to an audience of investors, stakeholders, and innovation leaders, marking a key step towards unlocking the funding required to bring these innovations to market.

With the DigiSpinWM model proving its value, the programme signals a new chapter for spin-out activity in the West Midlands—one built on collaboration, shared infrastructure, and investment-ready innovation.

By Anushka Malhotra

8 Jun