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Sector Expertise

Manchester isn’t just a great UK city, it’s a globally connected powerhouse.

Advanced materials & manufacturing

Home to global leaders in sustainable packaging, technical textiles, surfaces and coatings, composites and light alloy, the city is driving the next industrial revolution.

Creative & media

Greater Manchester is the UK’s leading creative and media cluster outside London, with a £5bn ecosystem where world-class creativity collides with advanced technology.

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Financial, professional & business services

Greater Manchester is home to the largest financial, professional and business services (FPBS) sector outside London, contributing 20% of the local economy.

Life sciences & health innovation

Greater Manchester is one of the UK’s leading life sciences regions, combining world-class clinical research, real-world data excellence and a uniquely connected health and innovation ecosystem.

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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.

Digital, cyber & AI

With world-class businesses, a deep tech talent pool and strong industry collaboration, Greater Manchester is a city region where digital ideas scale globally.