Welcome to Invest in Manchester A global destination for business, investment and innovation.

Manchester is the UK’s most dynamic city-region for business growth – a place where ideas become industries, and investment fuels transformation. As the fastest-growing economy outside London, Greater Manchester has become a magnet for forward-thinking companies, top talent, and investors seeking long-term returns.

With more foreign direct investment than any other UK regional city over the last decade, it’s no surprise that global companies - from IBM to Amazon, QIAGEN to BNY - continue to choose Manchester.

Helping your business thrive

Whether you're a startup, scale-up or global business, Manchester offers the tools, talent and connections to accelerate your success. From tailored investment support to access to funding, skills and innovation networks, businesses here benefit from a truly joined-up ecosystem, and the MIDAS team will support you at every stage of your journey.

Why Manchester?

Manchester offers more than just a great location. It’s a city built on collaboration, with a devolved city-region model that brings together government, business and academia to deliver fast, ambitious, investment-ready solutions. The result? A place where businesses scale faster, and people and ideas thrive.

Named the UK’s most liveable city (Economist, 2024), with more than 120,000 students and a 50% graduate retention rate, Manchester combines a great lifestyle with economic strength, attracting the brightest minds and boldest businesses.

Industry expertise & support

Manchester is home to thriving clusters in technology, life sciences, financial and professional services, and advanced manufacturing. Manchester’s sector strengths are underpinned by world-leading R&D, access to specialist skills, and strong local supply chains which give you the competitive edge to grow.

The MIDAS team will work hand-in-hand with industry leaders, academic institutions and investors to support your move and have a big impact.

Commercial real estate in Manchester

Whether you’re looking for beautiful Grade A office space in Manchester city centre, high-spec labs, industrial hubs or mixed-use development opportunities, Greater Manchester has a range of commercial real estate to match your ambitions.

With competitive costs, excellent connectivity, and major regeneration zones across the city-region, you’ll be sure to find a workspace in Manchester that work for your business today – and for your growth tomorrow.

Our services

MIDAS, Manchester’s inward investment agency, offers free, confidential and tailored support to help your business set up, grow and succeed here. From property searches and data insights to introductions and funding advice, we provide everything you need to make a smooth, successful move to Greater Manchester.

So, what are you waiting for? Get in touch and we’ll help you make Manchester your new home, after all, it’s mint up north…