Midlands Ecosystem Platform

The Midlands has taken a major leap forward in unlocking its innovation potential with the launch of the Midlands Ecosystem Platform—a free, open-access digital gateway to the region’s £31bn innovation economy.

This dynamic data hub is designed to empower founders, investors, universities, industry leaders, and policymakers with real-time insights and actionable intelligence. It brings together data on nearly 6,000 startups in the Midlands, including 400 university spinouts, and connects users to 54 science and tech campuses, accelerators, corporates, and over 1,000 active investors. 

Developed by a coalition of Midlands-based initiatives including Midlands Innovation, Forging Ahead, Midlands Mindforge, and the Invest in UK University R&D – Midlands Campaign, and powered by leading data intelligence firm Dealroom, the platform marks a major milestone in the Midlands’ journey to becoming a globally recognised innovation hub.

The platform offers tailored benefits for a wide range of users across the Midlands innovation ecosystem:

• Founders can claim and update company profiles, access global insights, and identify potential investors based on similar businesses.
• Investors can discover high-growth opportunities, conduct due diligence, and monitor company performance.
• Universities and Technology Transfer Offices (TTO’s) can showcase spinout and alumni success, track fundraising activity, and connect with strategic partners.
• Government bodies can identify growth businesses by sector and location, monitor investment trends, and inform policy development.
• Science parks and accelerators can track tenant and cohort performance, demonstrate impact, and attract new investment.