shaping the future
of industry
SECTOR EXPERTISE
As one of Europe’s most connected and collaborative city regions, Greater Manchester is where global companies, entrepreneurs and innovators come together to shape the industries of the future. We’re here to help you do just that.
Our specialist teams support investment across five key sectors, each underpinned by research excellence, skilled people and a thriving innovation ecosystem. Whether you’re a global brand, a fast-growing scaleup or an ambitious startup, we can help you succeed.
ADVANCED MANUFACTURING
Greater Manchester’s manufacturing heritage has evolved into a global hub for advanced materials, automation and sustainable production. Home to global leaders in sustainable packaging, technical textiles, surfaces and coatings, composites and light alloy, the city is driving the next industrial revolution.
- £18.4bn manufacturing GVA
- 7,000+ advanced manufacturing businesses
- 116,000 people employed in manufacturing
creative & Media
One of Europe’s most dynamic creative and media ecosystems – a place where global broadcasters, independent producers, digital studios and cultural institutions sit side by side.
- £7.2bn digital and creative economy
- 10,000+ creative and tech businesses
- 106,000+ people employed in the sector
digital, cyber & AI
Greater Manchester is one of the UK’s most ambitious digital city regions — combining advanced data capability, applied AI, cyber security expertise and real-world testbeds at scale.
- £5bn tech ecosystem
- No.1 tech city outside of London
- 86,000 people employed in the tech sector
FINANCIAL, PROFESSIONAL & BUSINESS SERVICES
As a leading UK centre for financial, professional and business services, Manchester combines depth of expertise with an agile, forward-thinking business community. It’s a city of global players and disruptive innovators, where traditional strengths meet emerging specialisms in fintech, legaltech and data analytics.
- 326,000+ employed in Financial, Professional & Business Services sector
- £25.5bn annual GVA contribution
- Home to all “Big Four” professional services firms
Life sciences & healthcare innovation
Manchester is redefining what’s possible in healthcare through collaboration between world-leading universities, the NHS and global industry. From precision medicine and diagnostics to AI and health data, it’s a city where discoveries move quickly from lab to life.
- 1 UK’s first WHO age friendly designated city region
- Home to Europe’s largest clinical academic campus
LOW CARBON
Greater Manchester is fast-tracking to carbon neutrality by 2038, creating major opportunities in clean energy, hydrogen, batteries and smart systems within a live urban testbed for scalable low carbon innovation.
- 3,000+ low carbon businesses
- Internationally recognised as a leader in local generation, battery storage & energy engineering for renewables
Why companies come to manchester
- TOP 0
city ranked among Europe, for FDI strategy (fDi Intelligence, 2022)
- No. 0
UK's most liveable city
- No. 0
tech city outside of London
Why Manchester?
Manchester isn’t just a great UK city, it’s a globally connected powerhouse with the people, infrastructure and quality of life that forward-thinking businesses need to thrive.
What People Say About Us
“Being present in the UK is important for both our current and future clients. We want to be closer to them, enabling faster and more precise product feedback tailored specifically to the UK market. We chose Manchester for its access to top-tier talent, strategic location, and vibrant tech community.”
Ciarán Harkin, CEO, Teltonika UK
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