New events to equip Greater Manchester businesses with ability to innovate and grow

Businesses of all kinds, whether they are just beginning their innovation journey or looking to scale, will find new perspectives and opportunities at one of four local Innovation Marketplace events taking place in November and December.

Developed by the GM Business Growth Hub’s Innovation team in collaboration with their GM Innovation Ecosystem partners, the Innovation Marketplace events will help to connect forward-looking businesses with the wealth of resources in the region.

Attendees will get the opportunity to attend ‘Lightning Talks’ to provide practical insights and hear success stories from local businesses that have drawn on the support of the innovation ecosystem to thrive.

Yvonne Grady, said: “Whether you’re just starting your innovation journey or looking to scale, joining us at an Innovation Marketplace event will equip you with the tools, insights and connections to drive success in your products, services or processes.

“The Innovation team has had an incredible 2024, with the launch of our Innovation Navigator programme and working with hundreds of businesses to enhance innovation, boost productivity and help our region’s businesses to grow. These four events will help us round out the year with a bang.”

‘AI for Beginners’ and ‘Eco-FORCE’ Workshops will help business owners understand how to incorporate AI into their operations and boost efficiency, and how to minimise waste, reduce environmental impact and embrace the circular economy.

Representatives from Local Authorities, universities, legal and financial experts, R&D tax consultants and innovation specialists, will all be in attendance to help bring your new ideas to life or propel your existing innovation project forward.

As organisers of the event, The Growth Hub team will be able to help you discover funding opportunity and to access the resources to fuel your innovation journey.

The Innovation Marketplace events will also provide space for you to network with other business owners and peers that have made the same innovation journey.

You can register for your local Innovation Marketplace Event at:

Wigan & Bolton: 12th November, 9am-1pm: https://www.businessgrowthhub.com/events/innovation-marketplace-high-impact-expertise-on-your-doorstep-wigan-plus-bolton/

Stockport & Tameside: 19th November, 9am-1pm:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/innovation-marketplace-high-impact-expertise-stockport-tameside-tickets-1053197414819?aff=oddtdtcreator

Bury, Oldham & Rochdale: 3rd December, 9am-1pm:

Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/innovation-marketplace-bury-oldham-rochdale-tickets-1053206572209?aff=oddtdtcreator

Salford & Trafford: 4th December, 9am-1pm:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/innovation-marketplace-high-impact-expertise-salford-trafford-tickets-1053202730719?aff=oddtdtcreator

For more information on each event, go to https://www.businessgrowthhub.com/events/