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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A new cash boost of £20 million for Greater Manchester will help to deliver more of the region’s game-changing local innovations like robotics to unlock new medicines or AI that can spot illnesses…
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Work has officially begun on the Sustainable Materials and Manufacturing Centre (SMMC), a flagship facility set to drive innovation, job creation, and economic growth across Greater Manchester. The…
AMMIC Sprint: Innovate to Implement
Got a complex challenge you can't solve? Want to explore how emerging technologies such as AI and 3D printing can streamline your operations or create new products? The Advanced Materials and…
Data Decoded MCR
Data Decoded MCR (Manchester) is the ultimate data event where cutting-edge technology meets real-world applications. A thought-provoking two-day festival, Data Decoded makes data…
Venture Cafe Manchester Launch Event
Global Connection | Local Innovation Join us for the launch of Venture Café Manchester at our inaugural Thursday Gathering, in partnership with ARIA (Advanced Research +…
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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…
