West Midlands Coventry & Warwick Gigapark Investment Zone
The CWGIZ area consists of four sites: Greenpower Park, SEGRO Park Coventry, Whitley South and Whitley East. A total of 183 hectares are available for tax incentives including full business rates relief for five years, capital allowances on fit out, an elevated employer national insurance contributions threshold, stamp duty land tax relief and structures and building allowances. Collectively, the vision is for the CWGIZ will act as a catalyst for driving the growth of the UK battery supply change and the electrification of the West Midlands’ automotive supply chain. CWGIZ is being brought forward through a partnership between Coventry City Council, Warwick District Council, Warwickshire County Council and the West Midlands Combined Authority.
Greenpower Park, sits at the heart of CWGIZ. It’s a trailblazing centre of excellence for electrification, battery technology and manufac- turing. This unique development offers an all-in-one location for battery research, testing, commercialisation, manufacturing, recy- cling and electrified logistics designed to foster the UK’s growing battery ecosystem. Greenpower Park is being delivered through a Joint Venture between Coventry City Council and Coventry Airport Ltd. There is a market opportunity for an anchor investor and oper- ator at Greenpower Park, specialising in battery manufacturing and/or related battery supply chain activities. The adjacent sites at SEGRO Park Coventry and Whitley South, being delivered by property
specialists SEGRO, are expected to then attract further investment through linked automotive, future mobility and advanced manu- facturing activities. The CWGIZ has the benefit of being adjacent to a critical mass of academic R&D, automotive technology and logistics including the UK Battery Industrialisation Centre (UKBIC), University of Warwick and WMG, Coventry University, Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC), MIRA Technology Park and Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre. In addition, there is a globally significant clus- ter of OEMs including Aston Martin Lagonda, BMW, EDF Arabelle Solutions, GE, JLR, LEVC, Mecalac, Polestar, Rolls Royce Aerospace and Thwaites Dumpers, all within the UK logistics ‘golden triangle’ with 94% of the UK population within 4 hours. The West Midlands has one of the largest automotive research clusters in Europe accounting for 60% of UK automotive R&D, including design and R&D facilities for GM, JLR, Lotus, Polestar, TATA and extensive vehicle test facilities at HORIBA MIRA. All supported by a deep and dynamic supply chain with capabilities ranging from concept to design, prototyping, test, development and manufacturing. All highlighting the truly unique proposition that CWGIZ offers. Fully developed, the Gigapark could create up to 6,000 jobs in battery manufacturing and related EV supply chain. The Investment Zone is just one of a prime portfolio of development sites available across Coventry & Warwickshire.
These are all detailed in our 2025 Investment Prospectus.
Coventry & Warwickshire: Where Innovation Meets Opportunity Academic Excellence and R&D Leadership
From the timeless brilliance of William Shakespeare and George Eliot to the revolutionary Starley “Rover” safety bicycle and the iconic E-Type Jaguar, Coventry and Warwickshire have long been synony- mous with creativity, ingenuity, and progress.
Today, this dynamic region continues to lead the way in cutting-edge innovation. As the UK’s centre of excellence for battery development, electric and hydrogen propulsion, and connected and autonomous vehicle technologies, Coventry & Warwickshire is powering the future of mobility.
Anchored by the world-first UK Battery Industrialisation Centre and a robust supply chain featuring Aston Martin, BMW, JLR, and Polestar, the region is home to high-impact investment locations including Coventry & Warwick Gigapark Investment Zone, MIRA Technology Park, Ansty Technology Park, and the expanding Gaydon automotive campus.
A Thriving Energy and Office Ecosystem
The energy sector is energising the commercial property market. Coventry’s Friargate business district is attracting major players like Octopus Energy and Corona Energy, while the Cadent Campus at Ansty joins National Grid and E.ON in shaping the future of sus- tainable energy. A landmark 15-year Strategic Energy Partnership between E.ON and Coventry City Council is set to revolutionise how energy is delivered and consumed.
A Creative and Tech Powerhouse
Coventry & Warwickshire is also a UK leader in IT, software, and crea- tive technologies. From the pioneering days of IBM and Codemasters to today’s thriving createch hub, the region is home to ‘Silicon Spa’— one of the UK’s largest video game development clusters. With a vibrant freelancer community and innovation spaces like Warwick Innovation District and networks such as Coventry Warwickshire Exchange, collaboration, innovation and creativity flourish here.
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The area boasts University of Warwick and Coventry University, plus 17 others, including Oxford University, within an hour. The region hosts two of the UK’s seven Advanced Manufacturing Catapult Centres: the Manufacturing Technology Centre and WMG. Alongside MIRA Technology Park and Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre, these institutions drive business-led academic collaboration and world-class R&D.
A Prime Destination for Investment and Living
Coventry & Warwickshire is a top destination for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), with access to 94% of the UK population within four hours. Investors benefit from a highly skilled talent pooland a wide range of commercial property options.
Beyond Coventry, 2021’s City of Culture, staff and families can enjoy vibrant market towns like Royal Leamington Spa, Nuneaton, Rugby, and Stratford-upon-Avon, with attractions including The Belfry Golf Course, Warwick Castle , and The Royal Shakespeare Company. Explore Our 2025 Investment Prospectus
Discover a wealth of commercial property opportunities:
• Friargate: Coventry’s Grade A business district • City Centre South: A residential-led mixed-use development • City Centre Cultural Gateway: A new home for national arts collections
• Coventry & Warwick Gigapark Investment Zone • MIRA Technology Park: Europe’s leading auto tech campus • Transforming Nuneaton, Leamington & Rugby Town Centres: Vibrant, mixed-use regeneration projects
Whether you’re investing, innovating, or relocating, Coventry & Warwickshire offers the perfect blend of heritage, talent, infrastruc- ture, and lifestyle.
COMMERCIAL PROPERTY MONTHLY 2025
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