NEW: The King’s Awards for Enterprise in the Midlands Engine

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NEW: Research England Funding in the Midlands

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NEW: Physical Inactivity and Productivity in the Midlands Report

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NEW: QEB Insight – Technology and Digital

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NEW: Local Skills Improvement Plan Insight

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NEW: Aerospace in the Midlands Report

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The latest pan-regional data, research & expert insights

A regional evidence base providing accessible, up-to-date intelligence
for Midlands Engine partners, businesses and Government

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State of the Region
The Midlands Engine Observatory’s State of the Region 2023 Report

The latest evidence-based reflection of how the Midlands has performed over the past calendar year is now available.

This year’s report details our region’s main opportunities for growth across five key sectors – green growth, advanced manufacturing, food & agri-tech, med-tech & life sciences and new market opportunities

The State of the Region is available in 3 forms:

Executive summary
Full report
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