West Midlands in Europe (WMiE) is a cross-sectoral partnership representing the interests of the West Midlands region in Europe. Based in a high profile office in Brussels, West Midlands in Europe is well placed to ensure the region plays an active role and makes the most of opportunities in Europe.  

WMiE provide professional expertise and advice to regional organisations, with on the spot information and intelligence on upcoming EU policy and funding. Their contacts and networks in the EU institutions and with other regions and organisations in Brussels provide a strong base to support effective engagement with regional partners. Partners are also encouraged to share expertise. 

West Midlands in Europe are also joint leaders of the ERRIN (the European Regions Research and Innovation Network) ICT Working Group for Europe and work in close collaboration with representatives from the ICT Cluster to ensure activities related to this initiative have direct benefits for the regional ICT community. 

West Midlands in Europe is jointly managed by West Midlands Local Government Association, representing all 38 local authorities in the West Midlands and the Regional Development Agency, Advantage West Midlands. Senior partners are West Midlands Higher Education Association, representing all 13 regional Universities and Higher Education Institutes and the Confederation of West Midlands Chambers of Commerce, bringing together the 7 regional Chambers in the West Midlands. Other partners include business, further education, health, cultural and voluntary sectors. 

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