An initiative of WM Cyber Tech Veterans CIC

West Midlands Digital Army

One Region. One Mission.

Bringing the West Midlands together to build stronger businesses, more resilient industries and a technology-driven regional economy.

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The Mission

Stronger together than alone

Cyber threats, fragile supply chains, technical debt and slow technology adoption are shared regional challenges. When businesses, technology providers, academia and regional partners act together, the whole West Midlands becomes more secure, more innovative and more competitive.

Four Pillars

How we make an impact

Connect

Bring together businesses, technology providers and regional expertise.

Protect

Strengthen cybersecurity, supply-chain security and operational resilience.

Innovate

Accelerate practical technology adoption and industry collaboration.

Grow

Support regional skills, opportunity, productivity and economic growth.

Industry Sectors

Built for the whole regional economy

Manufacturing and engineering
Logistics and distribution
Retail and commerce
Technology and cybersecurity
Professional services
Critical infrastructure and supply chains

Our Programmes

Three programme areas

In development

Regional Resilience

Helping West Midlands businesses understand and reduce cyber, technology and supply-chain risk together.

▸Practical cyber resilience guidance for SMEs
▸Supply-chain security awareness
▸Optional defence procurement readiness for businesses that want it

In development

Industry Collaboration & Innovation

Connecting businesses with local technology providers, academia and each other to adopt technology that works.

▸Cross-sector roundtables
▸Back British and West Midlands technology
▸Tackling technical debt and digital transformation

Active

Workforce & Opportunity

Building skills and pathways into technology roles, including through our partner mission, WM Cyber Tech Veterans.

▸Veteran employment pathways via WM Cyber Tech Veterans
▸Employer engagement across sectors
▸Regional skills collaboration

The Veterans Connection

Industry partnerships that open doors

West Midlands Digital Army is the industry-facing mission of WM Cyber Tech Veterans CIC. The relationships we build with businesses help create pathways for veterans, service leavers and reservists whose discipline and security mindset transfer directly into technology roles.

West Midlands Cyber & Tech Veterans

Turning military experience and security mindsets into cybersecurity and technology careers.

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Partners & Collaborators

Organisations are listed only once their participation and permission to display their name have been confirmed. Learn about partnering →

Events & Insights

Industry roundtables, workshops and regional resilience events will be announced soon. Register interest →

Become part of the movement

Businesses, technology providers, associations, universities, sponsors and specialist volunteers are all welcome.

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