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Helping Manufacturers

compete and thrive in a decarbonising world

Join one of the world’s oldest and most innovative industrial clusters, developing the partnerships and infrastructure West Midlands industry needs to compete in a challenging world.

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Stronger Together:

Helping You Compete, Grow & Decarbonise

Manufacturers across the Black Country, Birmingham, Coventry and bordering counties are operating in a time of rapid change, whether that’s the push towards net zero, shifting global markets, or the need for new skills and investment. Our membership programme is here to make sure you don’t face these challenges alone.

By joining, you’ll:

  • Gain a voice where key policies and investments affecting the Midlands are decided
  • Access guidance on funding streams to fuel growth
  • Collaborate on projects that drive innovation and resilience
  • Connect with a community of organisations who’ve got your back in uncertain times
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£5Bn

GVA to the regional economy

5200

energy intense companies

75,000

skilled jobs

10%

regional energy demand

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Our Board Members

Past Projects

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Repowering the Black Country

Successfully developing plans for six Net-Zero hubs across the Black Country and winning £25M in funding for energy assessments and grants to businesses across the West Midlands. Supporting Black Country businesses to make the transition to a net-zero industrial future.

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Decarbonisation Net Zero Programme

BCIC secured an initial £25M in capital grant funding for West Midlands manufacturers seeking to decarbonise their industrial processes.

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Local Industrial Decarbonisation Programme

BCIC and BCIC partners provided industrial decarbonisation support and advice to emerging dispersed industrial clusters in Northern Ireland, the West of England, Yorkshire, Kent., Shoreham and Manchester.

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Upcoming Events

BCIC WM runs regular webinars and liaison meetings with network companies and local authorities. We also host an annual conference, support in person member events, and signpost members to relevant infrastructure planning and government consultation events.

For our latest events please see our events page.

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