Choosing Coventry
This city is a technology hub, that's why many blue-chip companies have chosen to relocate to Coventry.
“Over our 85 years in business, we have seen Coventry grow and develop. Throughout those nine decades, the city has shown a steely determination to succeed and is now a real UK economic powerhouse. With two acclaimed universities and a rich pedigree in engineering research and development, it's very well positioned to thrive as we move forward to a greener, low carbon future.”
Eleanor Deeley, Joint Managing Director of Deeley Group
Advanced manufacturing and engineering
Aerospace
Automotive
Business, professional and financial services
Connected and autonomous vehicles
Digital and creative
Energy and low carbon technologies
Gaming
Low carbon vehicles
Rail
Key business sectors
At the heart of the Midlands automotive and aerospace cluster, Coventry and Warwickshire represent a major centre of advanced manufacturing and innovation, including automotive, rail, aerospace and motorsport. Key business sectors include:
- Advanced manufacturing and engineering
- Aerospace
- Automotive
- Business, professional and financial services
- Connected and autonomous vehicles
- Digital and creative
- Energy and low carbon technologies
- Gaming
- Low carbon vehicles
- Rail
Investment and redevelopment
The £450m City Centre South project is currently changing the face of Coventry, delivering major residential, retail and leisure-led regeneration just minutes from TWO FRIARGATE.
Coventry Railway Station saw an £82m programme to transform the station and aspects of the surrounding area complete in 2022. A new station building, multi-storey car park, footbridge and transport interchange were all developed as part of the regeneration scheme.
The Friargate development itself meanwhile offers a £700m development and delivery plan from both Coventry City Council and West Midlands Combined Authority.
Innovation
Coventry and Warwickshire are home to a number of emerging centres of excellence, including:
- The National Low Carbon Centre at Stoneleigh Park, a unique game-changer in the low carbon and clean tech market
- The Advanced Propulsion Centre located at University of Warwick
- The Manufacturing Technology Centre’s Robot Experience Centre, driving forward advancements in automation technologies and robotic solutions at Ansty Park
In 2026, plans were also approved for GreenPower Park to be developed at the former Birmingham Airport site, enhancing Coventry’s battery technology, manufacturing and clean energy solutions even further.
Government
Coventry, and the Friargate development specifically, has drawn increasing interest from government departments over recent years. ONE FRIARGATE is home to Coventry City Council, the Financial Ombudsman Service, Cafcass and Ofqual.
Government departments are attracted to Coventry and Friargate due to:
- Existing on-site public sector occupiers, which is attractive to other government departments considering relocation.
- The city’s highly skilled and diverse talent pool – Coventry University also hosts a unique Civil Service Leadership training scheme.
- Coventry becoming the epicentre for automated vehicles and automotive battery innovation, which requires significant government participation in regards to legislation and policy-making.
Talent pool
The excellent talent pool is a major reason that occupiers relocate to Coventry. With its two universities, Coventry University and University of Warwick, the area has a young, highly skilled and educated talent pool. Well known for its courses in engineering, mathematics and leadership – to name a few – the universities here generate ideal skillsets for aspirational and innovative businesses, as well as those responsible for critical decision-making.
