Imperial sets stage for launch of ambitious London Growth Plan

Imperial College London this week hosted the launch of a major new plan to turbocharge economic growth across the capital.

The London Growth Plan – developed by the Mayor of London, London Councils and London & Partners in collaboration with businesses, trade unions and London’s communities – sets out an ambitious blueprint to kickstart productivity.

The plan was launched at an event in Imperial’s South Kensington Campus, which was addressed by Imperial’s President Professor Hugh Brady, the Mayor of London Sir Sadiq Khan, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Local Growth and Building Safety Alex Norris MP, and the Chair of London Councils, Councillor Claire Holland.

Priorities in the London Growth Plan include developing key ‘industrial innovation corridors’ around the capital. This includes Imperial WestTech Corridor, which is anchored by Imperial’s major west London science and innovation locations in South Kensington, Paddington Life Sciences, White City Innovation District, and Old Oak and Park Royal.

“Universities like Imperial play a critical role in attracting and nurturing world-class talent, fuelling inclusive growth, and strengthening London’s position as a global leader in innovation. That’s why the best innovation ecosystems have world-renowned research universities at their heart.

The WestTech Corridor, anchored by Imperial College London, will be central to delivering the Mayor’s ambitious London Growth Plan, driving a vibrant innovation ecosystem in West London and acting as a powerful engine for investment, economic growth and job creation across the UK and the wider world.”
Professor Hugh Brady, President of Imperial College London

“This growth plan provides a golden opportunity to turbocharge growth and unlock London’s full potential – for the benefit of all Londoners and the whole country. It’s a blueprint for how we can help to create 150,000 good jobs, build more affordable homes, deliver major new transport upgrades and skill up Londoners for the well-paid jobs of tomorrow.

From AI, life sciences and climate tech to our financial and creative industries, London is home to many of the best businesses in the world, which we want to back to grow and thrive over the next decade.”
Major of London Sir Sadiq Khan