A district designed for discovery, in the heart of Birmingham

World-class research, pioneering healthcare and a thriving innovation ecosystem creating healthier lives and a fairer, brighter future.

Birmingham Health and Life Sciences Quarter

Science and collaboration drive the Birmingham Health and Life Sciences Quarter, connecting research, clinical expertise and industry to accelerate real-world impact from a city at the heart of the UK.

A THRIVING ECOSYSTEM

Birmingham has developed one of the UK's most exciting life sciences start-up ecosystems.

133,000


square feet of purpose-built, world-class life sciences space at Birmingham Health Innovation Campus

250 SMEs


have been supported through the West Midlands HealthTech Innovation Accelerator (WMHTIA)

£10.7m


commercial cleanroom manufacturing facility being developed in Birmingham

Why Birmingham?

Birmingham brings together world-class research, clinical expertise, a dynamic innovation ecosystem and global connectivity, creating the ideal environment to turn groundbreaking ideas into real-world impact.

Diverse


Representative populations strengthen evidence and relevance.

Concentrated


Research, clinical and commercial capability sit within a connected ecosystem.

Connected


Central UK location with strong national and international reach.

Value


Space, talent and investment go further here.

FEATURED CASE STUDY

The Binding Site


This ecosystem has produced one of the most successful life sciences spinouts born in the UK.

Read this case study