Woodbourne Group has announced the formal launch of the Birmingham Knowledge Quarter (B-KQ) - a landmark 210-hectare innovation district set to rival London’s Knowledge Quarter and the Oxford–Cambridge Arc.
Backed by the UK Government as a designated Investment Zone, Birmingham Knowledge Quarter is set to deliver 580,000 sq m 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. The official launch of B-KQ took place at UKREiiF, in Leeds.
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.
Woodbourne Group plc is a purpose-driven real estate development and investment company based in Birmingham which was founded by Tani Dulay in 2019.
Tani, 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 Group’s chief innovation officer, said: “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.”
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:
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.
UKREiiF is a forum for unlocking investment and driving regeneration and development across the UK to accelerate economic growth.
