Beyond Profit: Innovation for Social Value

About this event

This event examines social value as a strategic business driver rather than a compliance exercise, looking at how it shapes funding decisions, procurement requirements and partnerships.

Speakers and participants will explore practical approaches to embedding community impact into commercial operations.

Attendees will connect across sectors to identify collaboration opportunities, with particular focus on scaling mission-driven startups and meeting procurement obligations. The session aims to help Greater Manchester businesses translate social value commitments into operational reality.

Common questions

What is Beyond Profit: Innovation for Social Value?

A Greater Manchester business event exploring how commercial success and community impact can align through social value innovation. For founders, procurement professionals and leaders seeking cross-sector partnerships.

When does Beyond Profit: Innovation for Social Value take place?

Beyond Profit: Innovation for Social Value takes place on 13 August 2026.

Where does Beyond Profit: Innovation for Social Value take place?

Beyond Profit: Innovation for Social Value takes place at Greater Manchester.

Who is organising Beyond Profit: Innovation for Social Value?

Beyond Profit: Innovation for Social Value is organised by Manchester Digital.

How do I book a place at Beyond Profit: Innovation for Social Value?

You can book a place at Beyond Profit: Innovation for Social Value at https://www.manchesterdigital.com/event/venture-cafe-manchester/beyond-profit-innovation-for-social-value.