GM Business Growth Hub is a publicly funded service for businesses across Greater Manchester, offering free expert support on funding, innovation, sustainability, people, sales and self-employment. It has specialists in each of the 10 local authorities.
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 (21 days)
Area
Greater ManchesterRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 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
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
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
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
A competition for up to 10 Greater Manchester businesses to join Bosch's hydrogen electrolyser supply chain, providing components, engineering and operational support.
Deadline
Closed 23 October 2025
Area
Greater ManchesterRating 6/10Local Landscape rating 6 out of 10
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