Innovation Festival round up
06 Oct 2026
Keep up to date with the events, discussions and announcements from our first Innovation Festival
Through hands-on workshops, live demonstrations, awards, talks and networking events, the Festival is showcasing Manchester's vibrant, globally connected innovation ecosystem and bringing together researchers, students, entrepreneurs, partners, investors and civic leaders to explore how ideas become impact.
Aligned with our strategy – From Manchester, for the world – and our ambition to deliver transformative innovation, the Festival is showcasing how our people, partnerships and ideas change lives locally and globally. Whether you’re developing an idea, looking for collaborators, seeking investment opportunities or simply curious about how innovation happens,
View the full programme of events.
Daily round-ups
6 October: Manchester launches bold strategy for inclusive innovation, backed by £10m Founders Fund
7 October: Building Manchester’s next generation of innovators, from first idea to global scale