West Midlands Launches First-of-its-Kind Digital Platform to Attract £19B in Investment
By Anushka Malhotra
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Quick Read: The West Midlands has launched Site Selection WM, a UK-first digital platform showcasing over £19B in investment opportunities across the region, aimed at accelerating regeneration and economic growth.
The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has unveiled Site Selection WM, a cutting-edge digital platform designed to unlock and promote over £19 billion worth of regeneration opportunities across the region.
Claimed to be the first platform of its kind in the UK, Site Selection WM provides investors with real-time data on more than 64 development and occupier sites. The tool showcases key information such as planning status, land use, industry focus, and investment type—empowering investors with insights to make faster, better-informed decisions.
Beyond land availability, the platform also integrates localised market intelligence including demographics, nearby amenities, innovation hubs, and transport connectivity. It highlights major zones like the West Midlands Investment Zone, further strengthening the region’s investment proposition.

A Collaborative Effort for Economic Growth

The platform was commissioned by the West Midlands Growth Company in collaboration with WMCA and several local authorities, including Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton, Dudley, Sandwell, Solihull, and Walsall councils.
Richard Parker, Mayor of the West Midlands, called the platform a “step change” in how the region attracts global investment:
“Showcasing over 1,000 acres of regeneration opportunities, Site Selection WM reflects the ambition of the West Midlands. It offers a more transparent, accessible and innovative way for investors to engage with our growth agenda.”
He added that the platform supports a broader mission to bring forward the right infrastructure, including town centre renewal and affordable housing-led developments, to foster inclusive, long-term growth.

Foundation for Future Growth Strategy

The launch of Site Selection WM comes ahead of the West Midlands Local Growth Plan, set to be published next month. The plan will outline a place-based approach to economic development and introduce a new Spatial Development Strategy that places regional opportunity at its core.
By combining innovation with practical utility, the Site Selection WM platform is expected to play a pivotal role in driving regeneration, attracting inward investment, and supporting job creation throughout the region.
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Greater Things Secures Seed Funding to Scale Support for Idea-Stage Founders Across the UK

Greater Things, the organisation behind one of the UK’s most inclusive early-stage founder support models, has secured seed funding from a group of strategic business angels. This raise marks a significant milestone in their journey to empower non-technical, idea-stage tech founders and scale their impact nationally.
Since launching, Greater Things has focused on removing traditional barriers to entry in tech entrepreneurship. Their programmes combine pre-seed capital, structured guidance, and AI/no-code-powered MVP development, enabling founders to build and launch ventures without requiring a technical co-founder.
Over the past three years, Greater Things has delivered high-impact support to more than 55 founders, working in partnership with regional authorities and universities across the West Midlands. Their efforts have been backed by organisations such as the West Midlands Combined Authority, Birmingham City University, and SuperTech WM, laying a strong foundation for scalable, inclusive innovation.
Jof Walters, Founder & CEO Greater Things said:
With 75% of Seeds Programme founders still active, the data speaks for itself: this partnership works.
Hilary Smyth-Allen, CEO, SuperTech WM said:
We’re proud to be recognised as one of the most inclusive and effective early-stage investors in the UK—and we’re just getting started.
This seed investment will allow Greater Things to accelerate the pace and reach of their investment programmes, with plans to expand operations across the UK. The focus remains on founders at the earliest stage — those with promising ideas but limited access to capital or technical teams — offering them a structured path from concept to product.
By Anushka Malhotra
29 May
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