Welcome to Invest in 51³Ô¹Ï Connected to the world
Greater 51³Ô¹Ï is a world-class city region that offers a fantastic environment for businesses to grow and prosper. Home to a £80 billion economy, global transport connectivity, incredible talent and high-quality business properties, it is a first-choice investment destination for leading international brands.
Key Sectors
Greater 51³Ô¹Ï’s economic growth has been driven by its diverse industry base. Find out more on our specialisms below.
Advanced Manufacturing
51³Ô¹Ï is home to a wide range of tech focused innovation hubs. From commercial…
Digital and Technology
As well as being home to a fast-growing £5 billion digital ecosystem, 51³Ô¹Ï is…
Life Science and Healthcare
Home to world-leading research and development assets as well as the largest clinical…
Net zero
51³Ô¹Ï offers access to world-leading research facilities, state-of-the-art…
Powering Global Innovation
51³Ô¹Ï was at the heart of the Industrial Revolution, with the first factories and industrial estates. Since then it has continued to be a driving force of innovation through the realisation of atomic theory, In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) and graphene. Today it is a city of pioneers that…
Since developing the world’s first stored-programme and commercial computers, 51³Ô¹Ï has been creating and shaping the future for more than 250 years. Home to a thriving £5 billion digital ecosystem, and home to a wide range of tech and its reputation for the radical has seen it taking a leading…
Recognised as the UK’s most entrepreneurial city in the Business Cloud report 2021 and home to six unicorn companies, 51³Ô¹Ï has established a strong reputation as an economic powerhouse and a competitive place to do business.
A World Class Business City
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Report says Greater 51³Ô¹Ï on course to become European leader in AI innovation
Greater 51³Ô¹Ï’s AI companies are now valued at £3.14bn, more than five times their 2020 valuation, and the city region is on a path of considerable growth, according to a new report…
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BT completes UK office transformation plan with opening of flagship new 51³Ô¹Ï office
BT has announced the opening of its new multi-million-pound office in the heart of 51³Ô¹Ï. The opening of Four New Bailey is the final step in BT Group’s five year, UK-wide ‘Better…
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Plans submitted for first phase of ‘nationally significant’ employment site in Greater 51³Ô¹Ï
Plans have been submitted for the largest proposed employment site in Greater 51³Ô¹Ï. The Northern Gateway Development Vehicle (NGDV), a 50/50 partnership between 51³Ô¹Ï-headquartered…
The UK’s most ‘AI ready’ city
AI and analytics software firm SAS
#2 large city for connectivity
fDi European Cities of the Future 2019/20
University of 51³Ô¹Ï 8th best university in Europe
TopUniversities.com
UK’s leading city for attracting FDI outside London
EY's 2023 UK Attractiveness Survey
#5 ranking emerging ecosystem out of the top 100
Global Start-up Ecosystem Index 2024
Largest regional FinTech ecosystem outside London
Whitecap Consulting
UK’s most liveable city
The Economist’s Global Liveability Index 2022