TechWM Annual Report 2024: Reflecting on our journey, Crafting our fate. 🎉 What a Year It’s Been 🎉 As we reflect on 2024, we’re filled with pride and gratitude for the milestones achieved and the impact we’ve made together. This year, our collective efforts have contributed to: 💡 £5bn added to the region's digital economy since 2019 📈 25% increase in tech startups 🚀 Record-breaking VC investment growth 🌍 200m global impressions showcasing our thriving tech sector 💼 31% rise in tech hiring 🏆 West Midlands ranked 4th on techUK’s regional index These numbers are a testament to the innovation, collaboration, and resilience of our incredible ecosystem. As we close 2024, we are energised for an even brighter future. Together, we will continue to push boundaries, break records, and craft a legacy of impact. We are #JustGettingStarted. Thank you for being part of this journey. Until then, wishing you a Merry Christmas and a splendid New Year. See you in 2025! Special shout out to the TechWM team who've put in tremendous efforts to make this happen. Yiannis Maos MBE, Katharine Fuller, Victoria Pargetter-Garner, Naomi N., Anushka Malhotra, Jason Sahota, Elizabeth Zeddie Lawal, Kim Leary, Chris Blackwell, Joanna Birch, Daniel Campion Thanks to all our patrons for their constant support. Accenture UK & Ireland, AND Digital, Aston University, Bruntwood SciTech, Goldman Sachs, Gowling WLG, Haatch, HSBC, IBM, Intercity, IN4 Group, Midven, OneAdvanced, RBC Brewin Dolphin, Rigby Group plc, SCC, SF Technology Solutions, University of Birmingham, University of Warwick, University of Wolverhampton Kudos to our spectacular partners and the entire West Midlands Tech Community. Onwards and Upwards. Here’s to 2025 and beyond 🚀 Let's make tech succeed in the most human of places 💪 #TechWM #Milestones #WestMidlandsTech #Impact
What a year! It is a great team doing brilliant work on behalf of the West Mids region.
A truly tremendous year! Well done to everyone involved across the West Midlands and beyond! 💥👏🏾👍🏾
An amazing year ⭐️ huge pleasure to work with you all! Here’s to 2025 🥂
#justgettingstarted
Amazing work congratulations Yiannis Maos MBE and TechWM team 🙌🙌🙌
Strategic Transformation Agent II Chief Innovation Officer II Founder and Managing Consultant II NED II Speaker
3dFeel really privileged to support this great team doing really important work in this vital area of our economy. Looking forward to 2025 and the amazing opportunities which will be made possible with the support of the community.