Greater Manchester's Growth Hub
We are an award-winning, accredited social enterprise with a mission to enable growth, create jobs and improve lives. Our vision is for a society where economic growth and prosperity is inclusive, sustainable and leaves no person or community behind. Each service we provide helps us on our continuing journey to achieve our purpose and deliver our vision. In collaboration with our customers, partners, stakeholders and our colleagues, we deliver significant social and economic change whilst minimising the impact our organisation has on the planet.
What we offer
Start-Up & Early-Stage Business Support
Offers guidance and practical help for entrepreneurs and micro-businesses looking to set up, get the basics in place and move into growth mode. Services include business planning, understanding markets, accessing mentors and connecting to networks.
Growth, Scale-Up & Innovation Support
Helps established SMEs to expand, accelerate and innovate — for example by adopting new technologies, entering new markets (including exports), and scaling operations. Includes programmes tailored to things like green tech, manufacturing, digital & creative sectors.
Access to Finance & Funding Advice
Provides support to navigate funding opportunities, grants, equity, loans or investment-readiness, enabling businesses to secure the capital they need for growth.
People, Skills & Leadership Development
Offers training, workshops and resources to help businesses develop leadership, workforce capability, people management and skills aligned to growth.
Sustainability, Net Zero & Digital Transformation
Helps businesses respond to sustainability, decarbonisation and digital change – from adopting new technologies, to embedding sustainable practices and supporting innovation.
Advice, Insights & Sector-Specific Guidance
Provides insights, research, data and impartial advice tailored to sectors (such as manufacturing, digital/creative, hospitality) and business needs, helping businesses make informed decisions.