Through pioneering co-location, joint research and technology demonstrators, universities in the Midlands are redefining how academia works in partnership with industry.

Invest in UK University R&D @ UKREiiF 2025

VC²: Vice-Chancellors and Venture Capital – networking reception for senior university leadership and investors in innovation and R&D led growth. Featuring speeches remarks at 16:55 from:

, Chair, MAKE UK, Adviser - Midlands Mindforge

 Member - Science, Innovation and Technology Committee, Former Universities and Science Minister

, Chair House of Commons Science, Innovation and Technology Committee

VC² Reception: Universities, Science Venture Capital and Investment