A portfolio of 19 development projects across the Midlands was revealed at the government’s first ever MIPIM pavilion.

The portfolio was compiled by the Department for International Trade in partnership with the Midlands Engine.

The portfolio includes the large-scale regenerations of city centres such as Birmingham, Derby and Nottingham, the National Space Centre in Leicester and the first purpose-built business district in Coventry.

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Sir John Peace, chairman of the Midlands Engine, said: “We have some truly incredible projects available this year; whether it is investments that have been borne as a result of HS2 or smaller projects that will deliver real change, economic growth and jobs for of our cities.

“Investors will not only be investing in projects that will deliver significant return on investment, but will be driving growth in our region and acting as a catalyst to create the environments where our businesses can thrive.

“The work we are doing in the region is a clear sign to the international investor community that the UK is open for business and that the Midlands is at the heart of this offer.”

The full list of investment projects can be viewed on the government website.