West Midlands Automotive Funding and Support Roadshow
Are you a West Midlands-based business working in manufacturing, automotive supply chains, or mobility innovation?
Join us on 9 July 2026 for the West Midlands Automotive Funding and Support Roadshow and Automotive & Battery Cluster Launch to unlock funding, support, and new opportunities for your automotive business.
Why attend?
- Get clear guidance on local and national funding opportunities
- Be first to hear about the DRIVE35 Supplier Readiness & Transformation (SRT) programme and other regional support
- Explore £4bn+ government-backed programmes, including DRIVE35 and CAM Pathfinder
- Access expert, business-specific advice
- Connect with regional leaders and industry peers
- Discover new opportunities through the launch of the West Midlands Automotive & Battery Cluster
Event details
Date: 9 July 2026
Locations
- Part 1, West Midlands Automotive Funding and Support Roadshow – International Manufacturing Centre (IMC), Lord Bhattacharyya Way, Coventry, CV4 7AL
- Networking lunch – International Manufacturing Centre (IMC), Lord Bhattacharyya Way, Coventry, CV4 7AL
- Part 2, West Midlands Automotive and Battery Cluster Launch Event – Advanced Propulsion Centre, IIPSI Building, University of Warwick, Coventry, CV4 7AL
Agenda
- Part 1, West Midlands Automotive Funding and Support Roadshow (09:00 – 13:20): Funding overviews and expert breakout sessions
- Part 2, West Midlands Automotive and Battery Cluster Launch Event (13:00 – 15:15): Automotive and Battery Cluster launch, workshops, and guest speakers
- A networking lunch (12:20 – 13:20) is included and optional. You can attend the full day, or only parts of it, to best meet your needs.
Delivered in collaboration with West Midlands Combined Authority, West Midlands Growth Company, WMG, Advanced Propulsion Centre UK and Zenzic.
This is a free event, and places are going fast. Explore the full agenda and secure your place here or by clicking the button below.
DRIVE35 is funded by UK Government and delivered by the Department for Business and Trade in partnership with the Advanced Propulsion Centre UK and Innovate UK. CAM Pathfinder is funded by UK Government and delivered by the Department for Business and Trade in partnership with Zenzic and Innovate UK.