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ASCEND Scale Up Programme
ASCEND Scale Up Programme is fully funded support for established, founder-led businesses in Greater Manchester that are growing or have clear plans to grow at pace. Open, no fixed deadline.
Run by GM Business Growth Hub
Checked against the official page (businessgrowthhub.com) on 5 Oct 2026.
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.
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Status and deadline
Status
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Deadline
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How much
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Who can apply
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Business size
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How to apply
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Where it is open: Greater Manchester
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Shaded: Bolton, Bury, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford, Wigan.
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- businessgrowthhub.com/programmes/via GM Business Growth Hub: programmes, read 13 Oct 2026
- businessgrowthhub.com/ascend-scale-up-programme/the official page, checked automatically, read 5 Oct 2026
- businessgrowthhub.com/programmes/ascend-scale-up/via GM Business Growth Hub: programmes, read 5 Oct 2026