University of Warwick, Arden Cross Ltd and Muse to accelerate Arden Cross HealthTech campus
28.02.25 3 min read
Ambitious plans to deliver a world-class HealthTech Campus and focal point for the region’s thriving HealthTech sector are forging ahead as The University of Warwick, Arden Cross Ltd and Muse have reached agreement to enter Head of Terms.
We are forging ahead with our ambitious plans to deliver a world-class HealthTech Campus and focal point for the region’s thriving HealthTech sector.
Part of the wider Arden Cross regeneration opportunity, facilitated by the HS2 Interchange in Solihull, the globally significant new Campus will bring together the University, NHS, private providers, and industry to support pioneering new start-ups and scale-ups to enter the NHS and global markets.
It will also deliver a range of community benefits closer to home, including supporting local health and wellbeing through access to cutting edge medical research and technology.
Announced at an event featuring the Mayor of the West Midlands, Richard Parker, the new agreement follows the development of a detailed proposition, after the HealthTech Campus concept was first launched in 2024.
It will enable closer working to engage potential investors and partners, as well as allow work to begin on the specification of new facilities.
Arden Cross in Solihull already represents one of the UK’s largest and most exciting regeneration projects bringing together world class connectivity and innovation to drive economic growth.
The £3.2 billion opportunity at Arden Cross will deliver tens of thousands of jobs and thousands of new homes, shops, offices, and public spaces and will also include a dynamic Innovation District, anchored by the new Campus.
Taking advantage of the significant public investment, which is being made in HS2, the opportunity is facilitated by the new Interchange Station, as well as established connectivity via the West Coast Main Line and Birmingham Airport.
Richard Parker, Mayor of the West Midlands, said:
“But we must move faster because complex projects can often take a long time to commence and there is now an urgency for delivery. That’s why I will be working closely with our local councils, investment partners and Government to unlock delivery and attract thousands of new jobs and homes for our local communities.“
“Accelerating the development of the HealthTech Campus will create more high-quality employment, build on our competitive advantage, and help improve the lives – and health – of people across the region and beyond.”
Prof. Stuart Croft, Vice-Chancellor at The University of Warwick, said:
“The ambition of the Campus is closely aligned with both the UK’s Industrial Strategy and NHS transformation plans. It has the potential to drive significant value for the UK economy and health system.”
“As the lead academic partner, The University of Warwick will support the delivery of the Campus and enable collaboration between the NHS, private providers, and industry. We will now be able to accelerate our work, alongside Muse and other partners, deepening our regional leadership and impact.”
Maggie Grogan, Managing Director – Midlands, at Muse, said:
“The HealthTech Campus will enhance the opportunity as a location of national and international importance.”
“Having entered a Development Agreement with Arden Cross Ltd in December 2024, we can build on our work with the University of Warwick and continue to develop the wider masterplan.”
Cllr Ian Courts, Leader of Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council, said
“The Arden Cross HealthTech Campus has the potential to really boost this already thriving sector, leveraging our prime location, unrivalled infrastructure, and broad skills base to create opportunities for our communities and further drive economic growth.”
“By working in partnership with the University of Warwick, Arden Cross Ltd and Muse we can position Arden Cross and the HealthTech Campus at the heart of an exciting and globally significant new innovation network connected by HS2.”