Welcome to Invest in Manchester Connected to the world
Greater Manchester is a world-class city region that offers a fantastic environment for businesses to grow and prosper. Home to a £74.8 billion economy, global transport connectivity, incredible talent and high-quality business properties, it is a first-choice investment destination for leading international brands.
Key Sectors
Greater Manchester’s economic growth has been driven by its diverse industry base. Find out more on our specialisms below.
Advanced Manufacturing
Manchester is home to a wide range of tech focused innovation hubs. From commercial…
Digital and Technology
As well as being home to a fast-growing £5 billion digital ecosystem, Manchester is…
Life Science and Healthcare
Home to world-leading research and development assets as well as the largest clinical…
Net zero
Manchester offers access to world-leading research facilities, state-of-the-art…
Powering Global Innovation
Manchester was at the heart of the Industrial Revolution, with the first factories and industrial estates. Since then it has continued to be a driving force of innovation through the realisation of atomic theory, In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) and graphene. Today it is a city of pioneers that…
Since developing the world’s first stored-programme and commercial computers, Manchester has been creating and shaping the future for more than 250 years. Home to a thriving £5 billion digital ecosystem, and home to a wide range of tech and its reputation for the radical has seen it taking a leading…
A World Class Business City
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Direct flights from Manchester to the US West Coast return
Flights from Manchester to the bright lights of Las Vegas are returning from next year as Virgin Atlantic announces the latest route from its home in the North. Passengers will be able to choose…
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UA92 Expands with Launch of City Centre Business School
UA92 (University Academy 92) is planning to expand its operations into Manchester city centre after surpassing growth forecasts. The higher education institution, founded by the Class of ‘92…
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The University of Manchester named number 1 in the UK for social and environmental impact
The University of Manchester named number 1 in the UK, number 1 in Europe and second in the world for social and environmental impact The University is the only institution in the world to rank in…
#1 of 15 Tech Cities
(exl. London) – CBRE Tech City Report 2022
#2 large city for connectivity
fDi European Cities of the Future 2019/20
UK’s leading city for attracting FDI outside London
EY's 2020 UK Attractiveness Survey
UK’s most entrepreneurial city
Business Cloud report 2021
#3 Best City in the World
Time Out 2021
UK’s most liveable city
The Economist’s Global Liveability Index 2022