Invest in - Manchester

About this funding

Invest in Manchester offers non-monetary support to businesses and location consultants considering relocation or investment in the Manchester City Region.

The programme provides relocation assistance, property finding services, recruitment and training guidance, and market intelligence to help organisations establish or expand operations locally.

Businesses with a maximum of 249 employees across eligible sectors—including agriculture, construction, digital and creative, manufacturing, science and technology, hospitality, retail, transport, and utilities—can access the support. Initial enquiries should be directed to MIDAS, the programme organiser, which coordinates relocation support and investment advisory services.

Who can apply

Businesses and location consultants with maximum 249 employees seeking to relocate to or invest in the Manchester City Region. Eligible sectors include agriculture, construction, digital/creative, manufacturing, science and technology, hospitality, retail, transport, and utilities.

How to apply

Contact MIDAS, the programme organiser, for initial enquiries and guidance on accessing relocation support and investment advisory services within the Manchester City Region

Common questions

What is Invest in - Manchester?

Invest in Manchester provides free relocation assistance, property finding, recruitment guidance and market intelligence to businesses and location consultants considering investment in the Manchester City Region.

How much funding is available?

Invest in - Manchester offers Non-monetary support including relocation assistance, property finding services, recruitment and training guidance, and market intelligence..

Who can apply for Invest in - Manchester?

Businesses and location consultants with maximum 249 employees seeking to relocate to or invest in the Manchester City Region. Eligible sectors include agriculture, construction, digital/creative, manufacturing, science and technology, hospitality, retail, transport, and utilities.

What is the deadline?

Invest in - Manchester accepts applications on a rolling basis — you can apply at any time.

Who provides Invest in - Manchester?

Invest in - Manchester is provided by Department for Business and Trade.

How do I apply for Invest in - Manchester?

Contact MIDAS, the programme organiser, for initial enquiries and guidance on accessing relocation support and investment advisory services within the Manchester City Region.