Innovation expert drop in – open to all
12 Mar 2026
Whether you’re exploring an idea, scaling a venture, or innovating within your department, come and meet the Unit M team on Wednesday, 18 March.
Our University community is invited to meet the Unit M team at their innovation expert drop in event, on Wednesday, 18 March.
Unit M is our University’s innovation unit, reinventing how universities fuel innovation that solves real problems, for real people and real businesses. As such, it is a valued part of our Manchester 2035 strategy.
The Innovation expert drop in – from 4–6pm at the Christabel Pankhurst Institute – is an informal drop-in session with experts from across our innovation community there to answer your questions.
The session is open to everyone in our community – whether you’re just exploring an idea, scaling a venture, or innovating within your department.
Our experts can support you with:
- University spin-outs & early-stage business ideas
- Intellectual property & research collaborations
- Consultancy services & access to facilities
- Workforce skills development & student talent
- Student & graduate entrepreneurship pathways
- Freelancing as a career option
- Knowledge exchange & innovation ecosystems
- Prototyping & testing digital experiences (apps/websites)
- Branding, logo & graphic design
- Market research, competitor analysis & user insights
- Designing, building & testing digital products
- Policy engagement (national & local government)
- Cambridge x Manchester & Liverpool x Manchester partnerships
- Social economy & enterprise
- AI strategy, applications, ethics, trends, and university expertise
There will representatives from the Turing Innovation Catalyst, Innovation Factory, Masood Entrepreneurship Centre, Business Engagement & Knowledge Exchange, AI Skunkworks and Unit M.
No matter what stage you’re at, come along, have a chat, and let’s explore how we can support your innovation journey. Please do share this with any colleagues who may be interested.
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