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Black Country Innovation Services

Halesowen Digital Innovation Hub

We’re the Black Country Innovation Service (BCIS), a free programme helping local businesses spark ideas, embrace digital transformation, and turn innovation into real results.

Backed by Innovate UK and powered by local colleges, we connect SMEs with cutting edge facilities, expert knowledge, and hands on support. From AI and cyber security to green tech, robotics, advanced manufacturing, and digital transformation, we give you the tools, skills, and confidence to grow.

Local support and expertise leading to real world business impact.

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From Idea to Impact. We help your business innovate.

From the Black Country to Glasgow, Further Education (FE) colleges are changing the game, making innovation more accessible, practical, and local than ever before. Whether you’re a small startup or an established SME, we work directly with you to solve real challenges, adopt new technologies, and build future-ready skills, all backed by Innovate UK and delivered by trusted FE partners.

How we help your business

Tailored Innovation Support We match you with expert consultants, cutting-edge facilities, and the right tools for your business, whether you’re exploring AI, automation, green tech, or new product development.
Upskilling Your Team Tap into training, workshops, and apprenticeships designed to embed innovation directly into your workforce.
Access to Funding & Partnerships We help you navigate public and private funding, build partnerships with universities, suppliers, and tech providers, and turn ideas into funded projects.
Fast, Local, Accessible No long waits or confusing applications. We work hands-on with you in your borough, your sector, your language.

Who we work with

We support businesses across:

Advanced manufacturing & engineering
Digital, AI & automation
Green & retrofit technologies
Creative & health tech
Food production & local supply chains
CNC, Robotics and Automotive Tech

If you are a micro business to large employer in the Black Country region, we are here to support you!

Upcoming Events

NOV

Digital Tools Made Easy

This workshop empowers participants to use free, accessible digital tools to boost productivity and streamline day-to-day tasks.

Monday 17th November

9am - 12pm

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FEB

Next Gen Productivity Made Simple

Find out how you can use AI tools to streamline your businesses day-to-day tasks.

Monday 1st December

9am - 12pm

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Past Events

Testimonials

“The service that has been offered by Richard has been first rate, he has gone over and above what we expected and has become a significant help in our business organisation which will undoubtedly benefit us going forward. He has put himself out to rescue us a times of trouble. Would thoroughly recommend his services and that of the College service.”

“I have found Richard to be very proactive in his approach when engaging with myself and my team. We are very happy and grateful for the college and Richard’s service to our business and would 100% recommend this programme to other business owners.”

“From the first initial meeting with Richard, we were able to fast track the gap analysis and make plan to make the improvements. Using Richard’s experiences, it allowed us to un-block internal roadblocks preventing the improvements to be made on site. Once implemented, we expect this project will benefit to grow the business.”