Hitachi Energy Unveils New UK Headquarters in Birmingham

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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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CreaTech Frontiers Launch Unlocks £250K in Funding for West Midlands Creative Innovators

Creative SMEs in the West Midlands are being given a major boost with the launch of CreaTech Frontiers, a new innovation cluster that has opened applications for the first £250,000 round of grant funding.

The programme, which offers individual grants of up to £10,000, is designed to help freelancers and small creative businesses develop groundbreaking ideas at the intersection of creativity and technology. The funding forms part of a £7.2 million, five-year initiative led by a consortium of regional powerhouses including Birmingham City University (BCU), University of Birmingham, Coventry University, University of Warwick, and the Royal Shakespeare Company. It’s funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council as part of the UK Research and Innovation's Creative Industries Cluster Programme.

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Officially launched on April 29 at STEAMhouse, BCU’s innovation centre, CreaTech Frontiers marks the first time the West Midlands has received funding through this prestigious national scheme.

Professor Lamberto Coccioli, Director of CreaTech Frontiers, said:

“These early-stage grants will give creative entrepreneurs access not just to capital, but also to university-led research and resources that can turn ambitious ideas into reality. This is about unlocking cultural, social and economic value across the region.”

CreaTech Frontiers is aiming to ignite a wave of innovation in sectors like gaming, immersive tech, live performance, visual arts, and creative technologies. Successful applicants will also gain access to facilities across the five partner institutions, along with specialist academic support during the R&D phase.

Future plans include a second, larger round of grant funding, a pilot with Birmingham Opera Company, collaborative projects with the Royal Shakespeare Company, and the formation of an apprenticeship working group to support skills development.

Rachel Davis, Director of Warwick Enterprise, said:

“Through this collaboration, we’re strengthening the region’s identity as a creative and tech innovation hub. With a shared focus on inclusion and sustainability, CreaTech Frontiers will ensure diverse voices are at the forefront of this growing ecosystem.”

The West Midlands Combined Authority is also backing the initiative, which it believes could contribute £65 million and create 1,500 jobs by 2030 within the regional creative and gaming economy.

West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker added:

“Our region is full of bold, young thinkers pushing the boundaries of tech and creativity. CreaTech Frontiers connects these minds with the world-class research coming out of our universities, creating the conditions for global impact.”

Applications open Monday 2 June 2025.

Interested SMEs can register now

to be part of the next generation of CreaTech pioneers.

By Anushka Malhotra

2 May