Greater Manchester Business Board (LEP)
Delivering growth, jobs and prosperity for Greater Manchester
The Greater Manchester Business Board brings together the private and public sectors to support business growth, develop local skills and innovation, direct investment and reform public services.
The Board works in partnership with the Greater Manchester Combined Authority and works through a range of delivery bodies.
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UK-first Oldham Trading Platform launches to help local businesses connect, grow and encourage local trade
An online platform to link businesses of all sizes has been launched in Oldham this week has been highlighted as a national first for others to follow. Launched at the Hive hub in the Spindles Shopping Centre, the Oldham Trading Platform run by Upturn, is believed to...
Innovation Accelerator programme extended to boost growth across the UK
Innovate UK has announced £30 million of further funding to extend its highly successful pilot programme that is shaping the future of UK industrial strategy into 2026. The Innovation Accelerator (IA) programme focuses on locally-led innovation that drives...
Citylabs 4.0 opens to strengthen Manchester’s Life Sciences Ecosystem
Citylabs 4.0, the newest phase of Manchester’s world-leading health innovation campus, has officially opened its doors, further strengthening the city’s reputation as a major centre for life sciences, precision medicine and health innovation. The new state-of-the-art...