Supporting
Manchester's growth
MIDAS is now Invest Manchester
If you’re searching for MIDAS, you’re in the right place.
MIDAS, Manchester’s inward investment agency, is now Invest Manchester – a refreshed brand that better reflects our role supporting businesses, investors and partners across Greater Manchester.
While our name has evolved, our purpose hasn’t.
What happened to MIDAS?
MIDAS has rebranded to Invest Manchester to better represent the scale, ambition and global reach of Greater Manchester’s investment ecosystem.
For years, MIDAS has helped businesses:
- Relocate to Greater Manchester
- Expand operations in the UK
- Access funding, talent and growth opportunities
Today, Invest Manchester continues that work. just with a clearer, more globally recognisable identity.
From a support perspective, nothing changes. Whether you previously worked with MIDAS or are discovering us for the first time, Invest Manchester still offers end-to-end support to help you land or expand in Greater Manchester.
Our services
Whether you previously worked with MIDAS or are discovering us for the first time, Invest Manchester offers end-to-end support:
Finance & funding
Expert guidance, strategic introductions and signposting to loans, investment, grants and specialist support to accelerate sustainable growth.
Market intelligence
Free, confidential market intelligence and business case development support to help companies assess, compare and validate Greater Manchester as a location for growth.
PR & marketing support
Free PR, marketing and network support to help your business raise its profile and build strong local connections.
Property solutions
Find the right commercial property in Manchester with free, tailored support to help businesses secure offices, labs, industrial space and more.
Recruitment
Save time and de-risk hiring - we'll connect you directly into one of the UK’s strongest regional skills ecosystems.
Relocation
Free, confidential relocation support for businesses and employees, helping you move, settle and succeed in Greater Manchester.
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.
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.
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.
