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30 June 2023

How a Hyde SME strengthened its value proposition in three easy steps

Stainless Restoration Ltd has reaped the benefits of a university collaboration, resulting in reduced costs and improved efficiency.

05 June 2023

How collaboration boosted Badger Energy’s product development

Ambitious Manchester SME Badger Energy has reaped the rewards of collaborating with Manchester Metropolitan University, unlocking a wealth of expertise and specialist equipment to advance its product development.

31 May 2023

The power of investing in people – Crossfield Excalibur

With the support from the GC Business Growth Hub and Bury Council, Crossfield Excalibur take a bold step to invest for the future

31 May 2023

Working together to survive the storm – Crossfield Excalibur

As the start of pandemic in 2020 impacted Crossfield Excalibur’s business, they decided to adapt to the changes with the help of GC Business Growth Hub

04 April 2023

From the Football Pitch to the Business Arena – In conversation with Azeem Amir

Azeem Amir, the professional footballer representing England in the international arena of blind football, shared with us his experience in the Leadership Hive Mentoring programme – a gateway for him to branch out from being a professional sportsman to an entrepreneur.

08 February 2023

KTP helps Salford family business unlock growth

£140,000 funding from the innovation ecosystem helped UBU Environmental to secure a KTP with Manchester Metropolitan University.

11 August 2022

New thinking and new skills unlock ‘growth mindset’ 

Anderton Board & Packaging has tapped into a huge variety of support to transform its culture and operations.

22 December 2021

Tapping into university expertise

Jo Taylor, Director of De-Wipe, explains how the business developed the UK’s only 100% biodegradable decontamination wipe scientifically proven to eliminate harmful toxins from the skin.

10 December 2021

Ethical fashion brand Masumi heads for success

Ali Nowroozi, Founder of Manchester-based Masumi explains how the brand is putting ethical British fashion on the global map.