Hitachi Energy Unveils New UK Headquarters in Birmingham

By Anushka Malhotra

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Quick Read: Hitachi Energy inaugurates its new UK headquarters in Birmingham, emphasising its commitment to sustainable energy solutions and collaboration with top-tier talent.

Energy technology firm Hitachi Energy has inaugurated its new UK headquarters in Birmingham, signalling a significant move from its previous base in Stone, Staffordshire. The company's presence in Staffordshire will remain intact even after the relocation.

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The new office, spanning 7,000 square feet on the 24th floor of Alpha Tower, underscores Hitachi Energy's commitment to providing sustainable energy solutions across utility, industry, and infrastructure sectors. With global headquarters in Switzerland, the company boasts a workforce of approximately 600 employees dedicated to energy projects in the UK.

Laura Fleming, Managing Director for UK and Ireland, expressed enthusiasm about the move, citing Birmingham's strategic location and access to top-tier talent from renowned universities in the Midlands. She emphasised the importance of fostering innovation and collaboration with customers and partners to address the pressing challenges of the energy transition.

Amidst growing emphasis on sustainability, Hitachi Energy sees its expansion as an opportunity to drive business innovation and contribute to creating a sustainable energy future for all.

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West Midlands Health Tech Innovation Accelerator Unlocks Nearly £50M in Private Investment

The West Midlands Health Tech Innovation Accelerator (WMHTIA), led by the University of Birmingham, has generated an impressive £49.4 million in private co-investment within its first two years, significantly surpassing its original £14.5 million public funding allocation.

Funded through the Innovation Accelerator programme, coordinated by Innovate UK, the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, and UK Research and Innovation, WMHTIA has become a leading force in advancing health technology innovation across the region.

The majority of the private investment—£36.3 million—was directly committed by investors to enterprises supported by the Accelerator. This achievement represents a threefold return on the initial public investment, demonstrating the strong investor confidence in the region’s health tech sector.

Powering Health Innovation Through Collaboration

The WMHTIA brings together 21 partners from academia, industry, and the NHS to help healthtech companies develop, validate, and commercialise cutting-edge medical technologies. So far, companies supported through the programme have also secured an additional £10 million in national public grants from agencies including NIHR, Eureka, and Innovate UK.

Including both public and private contributions, the total investment leveraged by WMHTIA now stands at £67.3 million.

Professor Adam Tickell, Vice-Chancellor, University of Birmingham:

We’re proud to support startups through the riskiest stages of innovation so more life-saving technologies reach patients. This exceptional investment proves what’s possible when academia, the NHS, and industry work together to drive economic growth and better health outcomes.

In March 2025, the Innovation Accelerator programme was extended with a further £30 million, including £4 million for the WMHTIA to continue supporting the region’s innovators in 2025/26.

Backing the Future of Health Tech

Richard Parker, Mayor of the West Midlands:

The West Midlands is leading medical tech innovation—from faster diagnoses to shorter hospital stays. Healthtech isn’t just improving lives; it’s creating secure, high-value jobs that drive inclusive growth.

Dean Cook, Executive Director of Place and Global, Innovate UK:

This programme shows how place-based innovation can unlock greater business investment in R&D. By connecting the region’s strengths, we’re creating high-value jobs and building globally significant innovation capability.

The WMHTIA continues to strengthen the region’s reputation as a national hub for health technology, with far-reaching benefits for patient care, job creation, and regional economic development.

By Anushka Malhotra

24 Jun