Wolverhampton Green Innovation Corridor

The Wolverhampton GIC is a long-term strategic project aimed at sustainable manufacturing, driven by advanced technologies, a robust supply chain, and a diverse talent pool. It focuses on sectors such as Research, Education and Skills, Digital Tech, Advanced Manufacturing, Green Industries/Innovation, Aerospace, and Employment. 

The GIC aims to develop new technologies for efficient use of rare minerals and materials, thereby improving the UK’s economic and strategic resilience to supply chain disruptions. It leverages Wolverhampton’s key assets in skills, research, and high-end additive manufacturing to support business growth, create quality jobs, and stimulate wider regeneration. 

The northern end of the corridor, a prime location for employment and commercial development, offers significant opportunities to enhance the R&D and innovation offer at the University of Wolverhampton Science Park. It aims to create a green innovation district linked to the university’s strengths in additive materials manufacturing, metals, and green technologies. 

The GIC links Wolverhampton’s key assets at the Springfield Campus with those at the University of Wolverhampton Science Park, introducing new development opportunities, incubation space, and improvements to the city’s green and blue networks. 
 

For further information, contact Christopher Kirkland, Head of City Investment, at christopher.kirkland@wolverhampton.gov.uk.