Welcome to Manchester
The uk's fastest growing economy
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.
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students at five universities, with a high graduate retention rate (~50%)
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UK's most liveable city
Why Manchester?
Manchester isn’t just a great UK city, it’s a globally connected powerhouse with the people, infrastructure and quality of life that forward-thinking businesses need to thrive.
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 Invest Manchester team will support you at every stage of your journey.
Sector Expertise
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.
Advanced materials & manufacturing
Home to global leaders in sustainable packaging, technical textiles, surfaces and coatings, composites and light alloy, the city is driving the next industrial revolution.
Creative & media
Greater Manchester is the UK’s leading creative and media cluster outside London, with a £5bn ecosystem where world-class creativity collides with advanced technology.
Financial, professional & business services
Greater Manchester is home to the largest financial, professional and business services (FPBS) sector outside London, contributing 20% of the local economy.
Life sciences & health innovation
Greater Manchester is one of the UK’s leading life sciences regions, combining world-class clinical research, real-world data excellence and a uniquely connected health and innovation ecosystem.
Low carbon
Greater Manchester is fast-tracking to carbon neutrality by 2038, creating major opportunities in clean energy, hydrogen, batteries and smart systems within a live urban testbed for scalable low carbon innovation.
Digital, cyber & AI
With world-class businesses, a deep tech talent pool and strong industry collaboration, Greater Manchester is a city region where digital ideas scale globally.
Our services
Invest Manchester offers a free and confidential package of services that are tailored to individual business’ needs, saving companies money, time and effort.
Finance & funding
Expert guidance, strategic introductions and signposting to loans, investment, grants and specialist support to accelerate sustainable growth.
Market intelligence
Free, confidential market intelligence and business case development support to help companies assess, compare and validate Greater Manchester as a location for growth.
PR & marketing support
Free PR, marketing and network support to help your business raise its profile and build strong local connections.
Property solutions
Find the right commercial property in Manchester with free, tailored support to help businesses secure offices, labs, industrial space and more.
Recruitment
Save time and de-risk hiring - we'll connect you directly into one of the UK’s strongest regional skills ecosystems.
Relocation
Free, confidential relocation support for businesses and employees, helping you move, settle and succeed in Greater Manchester.
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