Support Services

Officially the Best UK City for Business (Management Today, 2019) and recognised as a top tier location for foreign direct investment (IBM, 2019), Manchester is a high-quality, low-risk investment location.

Since 1996, MIDAS – Manchester’s award-winning inward investment promotion agency – has helped hundreds of businesses successfully relocate to and expand in the city region.

MIDAS offers a free and confidential package of services that are tailored to individual business’ needs, saving companies money, time and effort.

No matter what stage of the relocation or expansion decision-making process your company is at, MIDAS can provide access to expert knowledge and local intelligence to help de-risk your business investment and ensure a faster, more successful business move.

Get in touch with the team today to find out more about how MIDAS can tailor its support to your company’s unique needs.

DB Schenker

DB Schenker showed its ongoing commitment to Greater Manchester with the purchase of a new site.

ZEBOX UK

Zebox sees Manchester as a region which is an integral part of the UK’s sustainability drive.

Hydrograph

HydroGraph is a global leader in commercializing graphene at scale.

Finance and Funding

Vanguard

Vanguard chose Manchester to open its first UK office outside of London.

Kadant

Kadant invested in equipment and jobs, to ensure they meet the demands of higher quality production.

Here to Help

Our specialist business development team has an outstanding reputation for understanding diverse business needs and helping to remove barriers for companies looking to invest in Manchester.

Whether you’re a start-up, SME, global company or location consultant, we will work with you to build your investment case, find the ideal commercial property, source the right staff and introduce you to networks on the ground to help your business grow.

All of our services are complimentary, confidential and bespoke to your business. Support is available to both national and international firms of all sizes that are considering relocating to or expanding in Manchester.

Our local expertise and networks mean it’s easy for us to introduce you to the right suppliers, agencies and educational establishments but our services don’t stop after you arrive in Manchester. We provide aftercare support and we account manage foreign-owned companies in the region to ensure they get the most out of the city’s wealth of market opportunities.