Woodbourne Group Unveils £4bn Innovation Superhub to Rival London and Cambridge
Woodbourne Group Unveils £4bn Birmingham Innovation Superhub
Woodbourne Group announces formal launch of Birmingham Knowledge Quarter (B-KQ)—a landmark 210-hectare Innovation District set to rival London’s Knowledge Quarter and the Oxford–Cambridge Arc.
Birmingham Innovation Superhub
Backed by the UK Government as a designated Investment Zone, the Birmingham innovation superhub known as ‘Birmingham Knowledge Quarter’ is set to deliver 580,000 sqm of cutting-edge commercial space focused on life sciences, artificial intelligence, and advanced manufacturing. It will unlock £4 billion in private sector investment, create over 22,000 high-value jobs, and deliver 4,800 new homes—driving inclusive growth at scale.
Strategically anchored next to HS2’s Curzon Street station, B-KQ connects Birmingham to London in just 49 minutes, establishing a new national innovation corridor at the heart of the UK economy.
Woodbourne Group is driving the vision and momentum behind Birmingham Knowledge Quarter, supported by a powerful quadruple helix partnership with 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.”
During the launch Jo Birch, Woodbourne’s Chief Innovation Officer highlighted: “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. We’re accelerating discovery to impact — making Birmingham a prime destination for future-focused investment.”
Anchored in life sciences, digital health, AI and deep tech, B-KQ is purpose-built to accelerate commercialisation, attract global talent and foster inclusive growth. Key delivery highlights include:
- 3.6m sq ft of innovation and commercial space
- 1.1m sq ft of cultural and community assets
- 16 ha of green, pedestrian-friendly public realm
- 4,800 homes, with 15% affordable housing
- Significant tax reliefs for businesses within the zone
B-KQ’s launch represents an open invitation to leading tech companies and research institutions to shape one of Europe’s most ambitious innovation districts. With world-class infrastructure, bold government backing, and a clear vision for inclusive, sustainable growth, B-KQ is poised to become the UK’s most future-focused urban innovation ecosystem.
