Invest in Life Sciences in Greater Manchester Your launchpad for global impact and growth
Life sciences is one of the world’s fastest-growing sectors, worth £120bn in the UK alone - accounting for 5% of global market value and forecast to grow by 12% annually.
At the heart of this momentum is Greater Manchester: a city-region combining world-class research, advanced infrastructure, and a uniquely collaborative ecosystem that accelerates discovery, development, and delivery.
Whether you’re a biotech start-up, global pharma leader, or medtech innovator, this truly is your launchpad.
Why Greater Manchester and why now?
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A globally competitive research base, with the University of Manchester ranked in the world’s top 50 universities
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World-leading genomics, diagnostics, and advanced materials capability
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Regional sites designed for scale-up, manufacturing and pharma expansion, including Oxford Road Corridor, MIX Manchester, and Atom Valley
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A diverse, highly skilled talent pool of researchers, clinicians, and technical experts, including over 40,000 health and life sciences students
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Unparalleled collaboration between academia, industry, the NHS, and government
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Strong international partnerships and embedded innovation support
“By providing the right spaces, talent and connectivity, we’re creating the ideal environment for businesses to collaborate and grow. If you’re looking to be part of a forward-thinking, internationally connected health and life sciences hub, there’s no better place than Greater Manchester.”
Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester
WHAT SETS US APART?
✔️ Leading Genomics – with integrated clinical care and research, including partners like QIAGEN
✔️ Deep Real-World Evidence and Data Infrastructure – powered by a 3-million person integrated care record
✔️ Advanced Materials, Life Science Manufactuing and Dedicated Innovation Zones – space to scale, with dedicated innovation districts
✔️ High-Growth Tech Ecosystem and Infrastructure – deep expertise in AI, brain-computer interfaces, and healthtech
WHAT IT MEANS FOR YOU
From the Oxford Road Corridor to new regional Investment Zones, Greater Manchester offers:
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Tailored support from MIDAS, Manchester’s award-winning inward investment agency
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Access to lab space, clinical partnerships, talent, and trials
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A connected city-region with global air, sea, and rail links
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A thriving innovation district with collaborators, customers, and capital
WHO'S ALREADY HERE?
Global leaders to healthtech disruptors are already driving innovation from Manchester - supported by partnerships with NHS trusts, universities, and clinical research networks.
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DISCOVER YOUR LAUNCHPAD
Discover why Greater Manchester is the launchpad for success and how your life sciences organisation can thrive here. Download the prospectus today…
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