Woodbourne Group has launched a new 210-hectare innovation district in Birmingham.
The Birmingham Knowledge Quarter (B-KQ) has been designated by the government as an investment zone and could unlock as much as £4bn in private sector investment.
The district will provide 3.6m sq ft of innovation and commercial space, 1.1m sq ft of cultural and community assets, 16 hectares of public realm and 4,800 new homes, 15% of which will be affordable.
The B-KQ site, which is located next to HS2’s Curzon Street station, is being supported by Aston University, Birmingham City University, Bruntwood SciTech and Birmingham City Council.
Tani Dulay, CEO of Woodbourne Group, said: “Birmingham Knowledge Quarter is recognised by the UK government as a nationally significant innovation district and it has every hallmark of a world-class investment destination. With globally ranked universities, a young, diverse talent pipeline, and unrivalled connectivity via HS2 – the ‘Innovation Line’ – we’re creating a faster, more cost-effective alternative to London, Cambridge and global tech hubs.
“This isn’t just about competing, it’s about leading a new generation of innovation districts: more inclusive, more agile and built for the industries shaping our future, in one location.”
Jo Birch, chief innovation officer at Woodbourne Group, added: “Birmingham Knowledge Quarter is where global ambition meets grounded opportunity – driving life sciences and digital breakthroughs, and offering investors access to world-class talent, infrastructure and partnerships at the heart of the UK’s most connected city.”
