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Innovation Labs
Innovation Labs is a free support programme for micro, small and medium-sized businesses in Greater Manchester that have an innovation or R&D project ready for its next stage.
Run by Centre for Sustainable Innovation, University of Salford (with GM Business Growth Hub
Checked against the official page (sustainable-innovation.salford.ac.uk) on 18 Oct 2026.
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.
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Where it is open: Greater Manchester
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