Invest in - Manchester

About this funding

Invest in Manchester is an expertise and advice programme delivered by the Department for Business and Trade, designed to support business expansion and relocation within the Manchester City Region.

The initiative provides comprehensive advisory services to location consultants and prospective investors seeking to establish or grow operations in Greater Manchester. Participating businesses can access relocation support, property identification assistance, recruitment and training guidance, and market intelligence tailored to the region. The scheme covers a diverse range of sectors including manufacturing, technology, healthcare, hospitality, creative industries, and property development. Eligibility is restricted to organisations with a maximum of 249 employees, making it particularly valuable for small to medium-sized enterprises. MIDAS manages the programme, facilitating connections between businesses and resources essential for successful market entry or expansion in the North West.

Who can apply

Businesses and location consultants with maximum 249 employees seeking to relocate to or invest in the Manchester City Region. Eligible sectors include agriculture, construction, digital/creative, manufacturing, science and technology, hospitality, retail, transport, and utilities.

How to apply

Contact MIDAS, the programme organiser, for initial enquiries and guidance on accessing relocation support and investment advisory services within the Manchester City Region

Common questions

What is Invest in - Manchester?

Invest in Manchester offers free expertise and advisory support to help small and medium-sized businesses relocate to or expand within the Manchester City Region through property identification, recruitment guidance, and market intelligence. The Department for Business and Trade-funded initiative…

How much funding is available?

Invest in - Manchester offers Non-monetary support including relocation assistance, property finding services, recruitment and training guidance, and market intelligence..

Who can apply for Invest in - Manchester?

Businesses and location consultants with maximum 249 employees seeking to relocate to or invest in the Manchester City Region. Eligible sectors include agriculture, construction, digital/creative, manufacturing, science and technology, hospitality, retail, transport, and utilities.

What is the deadline?

Invest in - Manchester accepts applications on a rolling basis — you can apply at any time.

Who provides Invest in - Manchester?

Invest in - Manchester is provided by Department for Business and Trade.

How do I apply for Invest in - Manchester?

Contact MIDAS, the programme organiser, for initial enquiries and guidance on accessing relocation support and investment advisory services within the Manchester City Region.