Are you a West Midlands-based innovator with a digital solution that could support the planning and optimisation of the Birmingham Knowledge Quarter (BKQ) or Wolverhampton’s Green Innovation Corridor (GIC)? Join the DIATOMIC Digital Accelerator and help shape a smarter, more sustainable future for the region.
Apply by 31 August
Running from October 2025 to March 2026, the accelerator programme has been designed to drive regional innovation, boost economic growth, and create jobs and opportunities across the West Midlands. Supporting up to 10 SMEs, the programme will provide tailored commercial and technical support to each SME. This support will be scoped through a thorough business needs assessment and could include market analysis, value proposition refinement, strategic pricing, financial forecasting, and developing compelling communication strategies.
Up to 5 SMEs will be selected to trial their solutions and a total pot of £100k will be made available to develop and demonstrate their digital twin use case with the support of the programme partners. The team expect projects to cost between £10k and £20k.
Funded by Innovate UK and SWM member the West Midlands Combined Authority, the accelerator programme is delivered by Connected Places Catapult in partnership with Birmingham City Council and SWM members University of Birmingham, Birmingham City University, Aston University and in collaboration with City of Wolverhampton Council and University of Wolverhampton. It supports SMEs developing digital solutions that can help improve how cities and places work.