James Byrne

Partner, Sustainable Ventures

James is an entrepreneur and one of three equity partners at Sustainable Ventures. Sustainable Ventures is the home of climate tech and the largest physical ecosystem of climate tech businesses in Europe. A full service ecosystem providing investment, community, support and workspace to climate tech businesses.

He has conceived, led and sat on the board of a number of portfolio businesses over the last 12 years including as Co-Founder of Sustainable Workspaces and is currently responsible for development at Sustainable Ventures. James has previously been an advisor to the Mayor of London whilst living in London. Having grown up in Greater Manchester, he now lives back in the region and is Sustainable Ventures partner lead for the North of England.

James Byrne

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Greater Manchester Strengthens Regional Ties with India

A delegation of senior figures from the Manchester India Partnership (MIP) undertook a strategic multi-city trip across India, championing economic and cultural exchange. A highlight of the trade and tourism mission was the news surrounding an Indian Consular presence...

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MediaCity hosts annual BEYOND R&D Conference

This week (27 November 2024), the BEYOND conference came to Salford in Greater Manchester, where it showcased the innovative potential of creative cities, giving a platform to the creative brilliance and the bold visions within our city regions and beyond. BEYOND was...

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Manchester at MIPIM 2025 programme announced

The Manchester Invest Partnership has revealed the schedule of programmed events that will take place on the Manchester stand during MIPIM 2025. The Manchester at MIPIM 2025 programme will celebrate Greater Manchester’s rapidly growing and diverse economy by offering...

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