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Sustainable Ventures secures 3M investment to support Greater Manchester startups and net zero ambitions
Sustainable Ventures, a climate tech hub, has secured £3million to support its UK expansion, starting with Manchester in 2024. Having been bootstrapped since 2011, this funding, led by Barclays Sustainable Impact Capital and other investors, is an exciting milestone...
The University of Manchester to open new UKRI AI Centre for Doctoral Training in partnership with The University of Cambridge
The UK has announced new measures to protect and future-proof its AI skills base with a £118 million boost to skills funding. As part of this, The University of Manchester has been awarded funding for a new UKRI AI Centre for Doctoral Training in Decision Making for...
£3 million funding boost for Oldham Council to deliver housing
A huge £3m in Government funding has been secured towards Oldham Council's plans to create up to 2,000 new homes and new public spaces right in the heart of the town centre. The grant funding - the highest amount of money awarded to any of Greater Manchester's local...
Global startup accelerator, ZEBOX, opens UK hub in Manchester to drive sustainable innovation
Global startup accelerator, ZEBOX has opened a new UK hub in Manchester as it continues to support and develop sustainable innovations. The UK hub, based on Portland Street, Manchester and launched by Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, will be the sixth...
Greater Manchester digital and tech businesses to be boosted by £1.2 million NW CyberCom project
Businesses in Greater Manchester’s digital and tech sector will receive a boost thanks to funding from Manchester Metropolitan University as part of a £1.2million project to develop cyber-security innovations. Partnering with five North West universities, Manchester...
Manchester’s New Landmark Cultural Venue Aviva Studios Officially Opens
Manchester’s new landmark cultural venue, Aviva Studios, the permanent home of Factory International, has officially opened its doors with the world premiere of Free Your Mind, a large-scale immersive performance directed by Danny Boyle. Designed by the Office for...