The West Midlands is embracing the transformative power of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies as a cornerstone of regional growth and prosperity, including to support the delivery of the UK’s modern industrial strategy.
In early 2025, we commissioned ANDigital to support this ambition by producing a suite of documents that lay the foundation for AI adoption across the region:
- AI Blueprint
A comprehensive overview of the West Midlands’ AI opportunity. This document identifies regional strengths and barriers, and sets out clear recommendations on leadership, funding, governance, and investment - providing a shared foundation for stakeholder alignment and coordinated action. - AI Adoption Roadmaps for Clusters
A suite of practical frameworks designed around key industry clusters, providing clear AI integration roadmaps to aid business support organisations in driving AI adoption across businesses. These frameworks recommend scalable delivery models tailored to regional needs, alongside a flexible blueprint adaptable to other sectors. Complemented by guiding principles, the package promotes best practice and provides a basis for high-quality AI implementation across the region. - Five AI Proposals
Targeted initiatives designed to address critical gaps in the West Midlands’ AI ecosystem. These proposals are built to accelerate funding bids, enhance delivery, and demonstrate a clear path toward AI-driven economic transformation.
This work forms part of our West Midlands Growth Plan and supports our strategic approach to AI and tech adoption across all parts of the economy.
Published outputs are available below, and we will seek to build on this with further AI and technology adoption related publications in the coming months, bringing to life the possibilities outlined in ANDigital’s suite of documents.