Welcome to the Central Technology Belt

Where technology connects with enterprise

The Central Technology Belt is about delivering the economic transformation of an area running from Birmingham, through Worcester, to Malvern along the A38, in the heart of England.

The transformation involves moving the economy away from a reliance on motor manufacturing and related industries towards new sectors including medical technologies and healthcare, advanced materials, transportation technologies, energy and the environment, digital media.

It is achieving this economic transformation by providing places for new and existing businesses to locate which are in close proximity to the knowledge supply chain at Aston, Birmingham and Worcester Universities.

It is providing funding to turn ideas into reality, and to help established businesses to diversify.

It is ensuring the local colleges are ready for this transformation by training the current crop of young people with the right skills for the future.

The Central Technology Belt is an area where businesses that want to embrace new technology and ideas can thrive.

Evaluation of the Technology Transfer Fund