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International Scale-Up Programme - Apply Now!

Date: 16 September 2026
End Date: 30 September 2026
Location: In Person Programme
Time: Programme Includes 3 all-day Workshops in Sept.
Theme: Sales

Cohort 3 will kick off in September 2026, and we are looking for 25 Greater Manchester businesses with £500k+ turnover, trading for three or more years, with a scalable product or service and the ambition to grow internationally.

Manufacturing Culture and Leadership

Date: 16 September 2026
End Date: 16 September 2026
Location: Stockport
Time: 09:30am - 16:30pm
Theme: Innovation

A workshop aimed at developing Leadership Skills in all levels of your Manufacturing Business

Greater Manchester Business Index - September

Date: 22 September 2026
End Date: 22 September 2026
Location: Central Manchester
Time: 08:30
Theme: Growth

Each quarter, we’ll take the latest live data, analyse it, and present clear insights back to the business community.

Business Development for Manufacturers

Date: 23 September 2026
End Date: 23 September 2026
Location: Bolton
Time: 09:30am - 16:30pm
Theme: Innovation

A workshop to help support Sales & Marketing within a Manufacturing environment

From Local to Global - Why Exporting Matters

Date: 24 September 2026
End Date: 24 September 2026
Location: Robinsons Brewery Visitors Centre, Stockport
Time: 9:30 - 12:30 AM
Theme: Sales

Explore global markets, hear real export stories, and connect with support to grow your business beyond the UK.

Rochdale Business Drop-In. Free Bespoke Business Review & Support

Date: 30 September 2026
End Date: 30 September 2026
Location: Fire-Up Co-Working Space, Rochdale
Time: 9AM-4PM
Theme: Growth

Whatever stage your business is at: building, surviving, improving, or growing - we’re here to help.

Spark to Scale - Cohort 7

Date: 01 October 2026
End Date: 05 November 2026
Location: The Wellsprings Bolton
Time: 09:30
Theme: Growth

You’ve proven your business works, and now you’re setting your sights on real growth. We are looking for ambitious business owners and founders with min £120k+ turnover to join our cohort starting in October 2026.

Problem Solving for Manufacturers

Date: 14 October 2026
End Date: 14 October 2026
Location: Bury
Time: 09:30am - 16:30pm
Theme: Innovation

Workshop to help support manufacturing Problem solving within a manufacturing environment

Greater Manchester Business Index - December

Date: 16 December 2026
End Date: 16 December 2026
Location: Central Manchester
Time: 08:30
Theme: Growth

Each quarter, we’ll take the latest live data, analyse it, and present clear insights back to the business community.

Spark to Scale - Cohort 8

Date: 28 January 2027
End Date: 04 March 2027
Location: IN Accountancy Stockport
Time: 09:30
Theme: Growth

You’ve proven your business works, and now you’re setting your sights on real growth. We are looking for ambitious business owners and founders with min £120k+ turnover to join our cohort starting in January 2027.

Get in touch

Please contact us at 0161 3593050 or query below.

Take that first step and we’ll support you with whatever you need to succeed.

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