The West Midlands is set to play a leading role in addressing the UK’s growing medtech and life sciences workforce challenges, as new nationally aligned qualifications and regional talent programmes come together to strengthen the pipeline of future talent for the sector. In December 2025, the UK Government announced a...
West Midlands Health Tech Cluster appoints new Advisory Board to drive regional growth and innovation
The West Midlands Health Tech Cluster (WMHTC) has announced the appointment of a new Advisory Board, bringing together senior leaders from across industry, academia, the NHS and the wider innovation ecosystem to help shape the future of health and life sciences in the region. Chaired by Dr Ewa Truchanowicz, the...
IN-PERSON: WMHTC – HR Action Learning Workshop
Developing a strong, sustainable workforce remains one of the most significant challenges facing the medtech and life sciences sectors, both regionally and nationally. Recent UK Government announcements introducing new higher technical qualifications highlight the scale of this challenge and the need to strengthen the pipeline of work-ready talent to support...
Shaping West Midlands health tech together. Join the next stage of the North Star journey
The West Midlands Health Technologies Cluster (WMHTC) is defining its next chapter - and there’s still time for leaders across industry, academia, and the public sector to get involved. Workshop 1: Insight & Evidence started the conversation, reviewing regional insights, exploring best-practice examples, and identifying key opportunities and challenges for...
