Whether you’re a start-up, scale-up, or an established business, GM Business Growth Hub’s dedicated and locally based Innovation Service is here to help you identify and access finance that will unlock game-changing growth opportunities.

The right finance support can enable your business to accelerate the development of innovative products and services.

Latest opportunities: £2M flexible grant fund

We have a flexible grant fund of £2million available to businesses in Greater Manchester (subject to application, eligibility and suitability criteria).

Innovation grants are available for collaborative projects with universities and research organisations and the private sector. The kind of activities the grants can be used to fund include:

Access to specialist technical facilities and equipment
Product design
Research and development
Knowledge transfer
Consultancy
Testing and validation

'A quick and simple process'

Future Safety – Colin Holmes, Managing Director

"The funding gave us the confidence to drive a big project forward – it was a pivotal factor in our decision to proceed. And I was surprised at how quick and simple the application process was."

Heatsense Cables - Jeremy Kemsley-Pein, Director

"Thanks to this grant, Heatsense can now capitalise on a significant growth opportunity in the aerospace sector. The GM Business Growth Hub Innovation team is outstanding and so committed to supporting SMEs in Greater Manchester – I cannot recommend them highly enough"

Lucid Group Ltd - Alistair Williamson MBA. CPTD, CEng, Managing Director

"The grant enables us to commission subcontract work that accelerates our product’s export potential, leading to growth in jobs, turnover and profit. All made in Greater Manchester. Without this funding, our progress would undoubtedly be slower"

Apply for innovation funding

For more detailed information and to explore the best options for your business to access innovation funding and support register your interest here.

Innovation Research Opportunities

What your business needs to know about Greater Manchester’s innovation ecosystem

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