Regional economic & academic strengths

The West of England is a highly collaborative, creative and inclusive region which punches above its weight on the national and international stage.

Doing things differently is in our region’s DNA, from advances in robotics, to cutting edge Fintech and modern methods of construction, Bristol & Bath is a testbed for innovation that improves the lives of its residents and boosts productivity.

We’re a region where ideas flourish and businesses grow; where creative, digital and high tech meet industry. That’s why we have been named a global leader in technology, one of the world’s most inspiring cities and have a reputation for being ambitious as well as a great place to live, work and play.

The region has a highly skilled workforce, with 10,000 graduates from our four top universities joining the talent pool each year.  We are investing in apprenticeships and skills development to ensure that our home-grown talent have the expertise to contribute to our vibrant business economy.

The West of England’s Local Industrial Strategy sets out how we will build on our success and ensure our region continues to thrive, such as increasing workforce skills, inclusion, and diversity, and ensuring sustainability is at the heart of our growth.

About Invest Bristol & Bath

Invest Bristol & Bath is the inward Investment agency for the West of England Combined Authority. They support businesses who are seeking to enter the region to grow, innovate and collaborate. The experienced team are knowledgeable and well connected. Through a tailored account management service, they offer a range of free services including bespoke research and provision of regional economic information to support business planning, talent support in accessing and recruiting high quality staff and internationalisation support through invitations to join virtual and trade missions and links to the Department for International Trade.

For further information on Invest Bristol & Bath’s services visit their website or speak to a member of the team on Invest@bristolandbath.co.uk or +44 (0)117 428 6211