Innovation Connector Network

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Connecting Greater Manchester Businesses to Innovation Expertise

The new GMCA funding package includes £1 million to deliver the Innovation Connector Network, supporting Greater Manchester businesses to access innovation expertise, facilities and partnerships through the region’s nine Further Education colleges.

For the past two years, our innovation teams have worked collaboratively across each of the region’s ten boroughs to build a local innovation ecosystem, supporting hundreds of businesses from a range of industries including healthcare, aerospace and manufacturing to access tailored innovation advice and skills development.

Empowering SMEs to Innovate, Grow and Improve

Innovation teams based within colleges across Greater Manchester have helped businesses identify opportunities for growth, productivity improvements and upskilling, while creating stronger links between education, employers and the wider innovation landscape.

To find out more about how you can access innovation support for your business, find your local team here.