As of 2 November 2026, 122 support programmes are open to businesses in Greater Manchester; 8 of them are only for Greater Manchester. Another 2 are only for part of Greater Manchester. Updated 1 Nov 2026.
For all of Greater Manchester 8 schemes
Support programmes open to businesses anywhere in Greater Manchester, and only there.
Enhanced Trade Partnership in Greater Manchester, GM Business Growth Hub, Enhanced Trade Partnership
A programme for fast-growing Greater Manchester businesses preparing to expand internationally, with workshops, a 1-2-1 International Trade Adviser and an export grant of up to £2,500. It is run by the Enhanced Trade Partnership and brings together GM Business Growth Hub, Department for Business and Trade, Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce and Greater Manchester Combined Authority.
Amount
Up to £2,500
Deadline
Closes 22 November 2026 (20 days)
Area
Greater ManchesterRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
A 12-month support programme for founder-led businesses in Greater Manchester with annual turnover of £1m or above, offering workshops, mentoring, networking and access to investment opportunities.
Amount
fully funded (no amount stated)
Deadline
Open all year
Area
Greater ManchesterRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
A fully funded support programme for creative businesses in Greater Manchester offering 1:1 business advice, workshops, masterclasses and networking to help businesses grow and scale.
Amount
Fully funded
Deadline
Open all year
Area
Greater ManchesterRating 7/10Local Landscape rating 7 out of 10
Invest Manchester offers a free and confidential package of services tailored to individual business needs, including finance and funding guidance, market intelligence, PR and marketing support, property solutions, recruitment and relocation support.
Deadline
Open all year
Area
Greater ManchesterRating 9/10Local Landscape rating 9 out of 10
Invest Manchester offers a free and confidential package of services tailored to individual business needs, including finance and funding guidance, market intelligence, PR and marketing support, property solutions, recruitment and relocation support.
Deadline
Open all year
Area
Greater ManchesterRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
Free fully funded training and tailored business support to develop workforce skills, address skills gaps and strengthen workforce resilience for Greater Manchester organisations and individuals.
Amount
fully funded (no amount stated)
Deadline
Open all year
Area
Greater ManchesterRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
CCentre for Sustainable Innovation, University of Salford (with GM Business Growth Hub
A free three-day workshop for Greater Manchester SMEs with an innovation or R&D project ready for its next stage, covering market research, design sprints and advice on finding more funding. Businesses that qualify can then get help applying for technical assistance from an expert.
Amount
Fully funded (free to attend)
Area
Greater ManchesterRating 9/10Local Landscape rating 9 out of 10
A six-week scale-up support programme for businesses in Greater Manchester covering strategy, innovation, customer insight, people management, finance and social value.
Deadline
Apply now for a place on a cohort: cohort 8 starts on 28 January 2027 and cohort 9 on 22 April 2027.
Area
Greater ManchesterRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
For one part of Greater Manchester 2 schemes
Support programmes for a single council area in Greater Manchester, under the part each one is for.