Grant

Innovation Greater Manchester

City-region innovation partnership coordinating SME R&D support.

Quick answer

Innovation Greater Manchester is the GMCA-led partnership coordinating innovation investment across the city region, including with UKRI. It funds challenge programmes, demonstrators and SME R&D support in priority sectors including health, advanced materials, digital and clean growth. City-region innovation partnership coordinating SME R&D support. Eligibility typically requires Innovation-active SMEs and research partners in Greater Manchester. Funding is typically Varies.

Funding amount

Varies

Region

United Kingdom

Stage

Growth

Provider

Greater Manchester Combined Authority

Eligibility

Innovation-active SMEs and research partners in Greater Manchester.

Industries

Editorial status: Standard Listing— accurate programme summary; not fully advisor-reviewed.

Source: https://www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/what-we-do/economy/innovation/

Last editorial review: 6/14/2026

Conservative note: Programmes evolve as the Trailblazer Deal is implemented — verify currency.

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