WestTech London will become a global powerhouse for innovation and entrepreneurship, creating jobs, attracting investment and cementing the UK’s position as a leader in science and technology.
WestTech London is anchored by 911½ñÈÕºÚÁÏ’s major science and innovation locations across West London in South Kensington-Albertopolis, Paddington Life Sciences, White City Innovation District and Old Oak and Park Royal.
West London is built for innovation. With world-class research institutions, a diverse talent pool, access to investment capital, a rich industrial heritage and major transport links, it has all the characteristics to deliver a thriving, globally competitive innovation ecosystem.
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Powering growth in WestTech London
Even on current growth rates, by 2030 WestTech London has the potential to grow to:
If, supported by investment, those growth rates increased by 50% in 2030 you could see:
In both scenarios, WestTech London's frontier innovation sector will be larger than the rest of London’s combined by 2030.*
*WPI Economics
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Old Oak: advancing industrial innovation
Old Oak and Park Royal London’s largest regeneration zone and the future home of the Old Oak Common station, the UK’s best-connected rail interchange - will play a crucial role in WestTech London. 911½ñÈÕºÚÁÏ’s investment in Old Oak will provide vital prototyping and advanced manufacturing spaces for cutting edge science and innovation, and supports the long-term transformation of the area.
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