Advanced Manufacturing Industry 4.0
Greater Manchester has a deep-rooted history of discovery, invention and an unrelenting curiosity that saw it at the helm of the Industrial Revolution.
The combination of world-class research institutes, leading minds and investment across diverse industries such as advanced materials, recycling, nuclear, food and drink, aerospace, energy, and healthcare have built a collaborative ecosystem that continues to grow and diversify.
In the modern-day you’ll see these core strengths continuing to power its status as a leading UK city of innovation and as we step into a rapidly transforming world of technology, our report explores the Greater Manchester organisations and academia that are on the frontline of discovery; and the market opportunities in the industry that could define the future of manufacturing and beyond.
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Our report showcases how our city-region is stepping into the future by drawing from its rich industrial heritage, a community spirit and a plethora of world-class expertise.
Manchester: Creating a Vibrant 4th Industrial Revolution
Rachel Eyre
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Digital Cities talks sustainability and the human side of AI at "epicentre of media”.
MIDAS attended the Digital City Festival 2024 taking place at the creative hub that is MediaCity across this week. The “Made in The North Exhibition & Summit” was hosted by Prolific…
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Manchester makes its mark on MIPIM with these must-invest projects
Over 90 countries may have attended the world's leading real estate event, MIPIM this year, but it was Manchester which proved once more, why it has become one of the most investable destinations…
- 9 minute read
Women at the Helm: International Women’s Day Special
Friday 8th of marks International Women’s Day. Meet some of the women on the leadership team at MIDAS, Greater Manchester's Inward Investment Agency who are charged with driving Investment…
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£1bn climate tech hub Sustainable Ventures to deliver government-supported hydrogen programme in Man
Europe’s largest climate tech hub, Sustainable Ventures, has partnered with independent technology innovation catalyst CPI to help innovative hydrogen startups in Greater Manchester scale over…
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Greater Manchester Electrochemical Hydrogen Cluster Invites New Applicants
Funding for Hydrogen, Fuel Cell technology & Electrolyser projects GMEHC brings together world leading research facilities and expertise from Manchester Met’s Fuel Cell Innovation Centre…
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SSE Energy Solutions and Greater Manchester Combined Authority sign strategic partnership
Energy infrastructure developer, SSE Energy Solutions, has signed an agreement with the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) to use the region as a test bed for pioneering projects which…