Advanced Manufacturing
Manchester is at the heart of the UK’s largest manufacturing and advanced engineering…
Creative And Media
Manchester is recognised as one of Europe’s largest creative, digital and technology…
Digital and Technology
As well as being home to a fast-growing £5 billion digital ecosystem, Manchester is…
Financial, Professional And Business Services
Manchester is home to the largest regional financial, professional and business…
Net zero
Manchester offers access to world-leading research facilities, state-of-the-art…
Life Science and Healthcare
Home to world-leading research and development assets as well as the largest clinical…
Talent
With access to 7.2 million people within a one-hour drive and over 100,000 students, Manchester is a region rich in talent with unrivalled access to expertise to shape our future.
Quality Of Life
Voted the UK’s Most Liveable City by the Economist, in 2022 Manchester has something to suit everyone. From quaint to eclectic, there is a rich variety of beauty, music, sport and culture on offer. If you choose to live here you get much more for your money, an important factor in recruiting and attracting people to work and live here.
Infrastructure
The city’s world-class, multimodal, integrated transport infrastructure provides outstanding connectivity across the North West and the nation. Businesses in Manchester can also flourish thanks to the city’s digital infrastructure, including high-speed fibre broadband, enterprise zones and a truly collaborative ecosystem.
Economy
Greater Manchester’s economic growth has been driven by its diverse industry base, which has specialisms in Advanced Manufacturing, Business, Finance and Professional Services, Life Sciences, Energy and Environment and Creative, Digital and Tech.
Manchester has a wide range of commercial properties where companies across a range of industries can grow, thrive and succeed on a global scale.
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Plus Ultra Manchester is a purpose-built, state of the art development providing 217,000 sq. ft of research and innovation space for companies of all sizes, from start-ups to established companies…
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New branch at 74 King Street held its official opening today following a multi-million pound refurbishment of the former Diesel retail unit The Mayor of Greater Manchester and Leader of Manchester…
Digital Futures:Empowering Growth, Leadership & Innovation with AI & Google
Discover the practical value of AI with Google: streamline workflows, sharpen marketing, and apply smart strategies to grow your business.
Manchester Health Series (Companion Diagnostics)
About the Event Join these free-of-charge events in Manchester to be super connected with innovators, SMEs, clinicians, academics, investors, private healthcare organisations and more This exciting…
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Manchester at MIPIM 2026 Officially Launches
Manchester’s presence at MIPIM 2026 was officially launched at Campfield on Thursday 11 September. The launch event brought together public and private sector partners to share the vision for…
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Insights
MIDAS Monthly | September 2025 | Japan Week, Leading the Northern FinTech Revolution, and more...
As summer draws to a close, September is shaping up to be a month full of activity, with Greater Manchester set to take centre stage on both national and international platforms. This week, we are…
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MIDAS Monthly | August 2025 | India Trade Agreement, new investments and much more
It has been a defining month for Greater Manchester's relationship with India, one that has seen years of relationship-building translate into real economic impact. With a new direct flight and…
