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GM Business Growth Hub Innovation Grant
Flexible grant fund for businesses in Greater Manchester to access innovation support. Grants fund collaborative projects with universities and research organisations. Eligible activities include product design, R&D, knowledge transfer, consultancy, testing and validation, and access to specialist technical facilities. Part of a £2M flexible grant fund (subject to application rounds).
Published opportunity
- Funding
- Varies (typically £5,000–£50,000)
- Location
- Greater Manchester, North West England
- Deadline
- No fixed deadline published
- Provider
- GM Business Growth Hub
Published criteria
Who this opportunity is for.
- Who can apply
- Start-ups, scale-ups, and established SMEs based in Greater Manchester. Must be living or trading in Greater Manchester.
- Funding organisation
- GM Business Growth Hub / Greater Manchester Combined Authority
- Location
- Greater Manchester, North West England
- Location
- Greater Manchester-wide (all 10 boroughs — not borough-specific). Business based in Greater Manchester. SME (fewer than 250 employees). Innovation-focused project with a university or research organisation. Subject to application rounds — check website for current availability.