Re:Builders is a fully-funded six-month learning programme for builders and makers from small to medium businesses in the West Midlands who are looking to better understand how their sectors can rapidly adapt to and navigate the material and climatic futures we face.

Supported by Innovate UK, and brought to you by Fircroft College the programme will be delivered in collaboration with CIVIC SQUARE, Dark Matter Labs and Material Cultures as a fully funded course. Working alongside further education colleges in the region, the programme seeks to develop new approaches to providing bespoke training and innovation support to businesses across a range of key sectors in the region.

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Re:Builders will consist of a series of hands-on skills bootcamps, learning visits and mentorship from practitioners who are at the forefront of innovations moving us towards post-carbon futures and possibilities for their built environment. This programme is an opportunity for you and your organisation to:

<aside> <img src="/icons/calendar_orange.svg" alt="/icons/calendar_orange.svg" width="40px" /> We are currently open for a second round of applications who might like to join the Re:Builders crew on the 19th November 2025 for the rest of the programme as well as upcoming Learning Visits. Fill in the form below for an opportunity to join.

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