How Innovation Marketplace Manchester works
Connecting established organisations, ambitious innovators and Manchester’s wider ecosystem to turn business priorities into practical collaboration.
From business challenge to measurable impact
A clear six-stage pathway connecting Manchester organisations with the innovators, expertise and partnerships needed to move ideas forward.
Share your priorities
Tell us about the business challenge, opportunity or area of innovation you want to explore.
Define the opportunity
We work with you to clarify the requirement, desired outcomes and the type of expertise needed.
Meet relevant innovators
We identify promising SMEs, technology providers, research expertise and ecosystem partners.
Start meaningful conversations
Curated introductions help both sides understand the opportunity, assess alignment and exchange insight.
Develop and test the solution
The organisations can shape a pilot, proof of concept or collaborative project with clearly defined objectives.
Turn progress into impact
Successful collaborations can progress into commercial partnerships, investment opportunities and wider adoption.
One marketplace. Opportunities for every participant.
Innovation Marketplace Manchester brings together the organisations seeking new solutions, the innovators developing them and the partners helping ideas progress.
Established organisations
For businesses and public-sector organisations looking to explore new ideas, technologies and approaches.
- Explore strategic and operational priorities
- Meet relevant innovators and specialists
- Shape pilots with clearly defined outcomes
Innovators and SMEs
For ambitious companies bringing technology, expertise and innovative solutions to the market.
- Understand real organisational requirements
- Connect with relevant decision-makers
- Develop pilots and commercial partnerships
Ecosystem partners
For universities, investors, support organisations and industry partners strengthening Manchester’s innovation ecosystem.
- Connect expertise, investment and opportunity
- Support promising ideas and collaborations
- Strengthen Greater Manchester’s economy
Built for long-term innovation
The most valuable collaborations often begin with a shared challenge and an open conversation.
Innovation Marketplace Manchester creates the environment for organisations to exchange insight, explore new technologies and develop relationships that can grow into practical partnerships.
Curated relationships
Relevant introductions that bring together organisations with shared priorities and complementary expertise.
Practical collaboration
A structured pathway from the first conversation to pilots, proof of concept and commercial opportunity.
Connections that grow
Relationships across business, technology, academia and investment that continue beyond a single project.
Ready to be part of Manchester’s innovation marketplace?
Whether you have a business challenge, an innovative solution or a role in supporting Manchester’s innovation ecosystem, we would love to hear from you.
