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18 November 2025

Innovation driving 400% growth for Greater Manchester health tech firm

With strategic guidance and innovation funding, Stockport-based Health Connect Global is using AI to analyse and simplify the health and wellbeing data of patients, giving time back to clinicians and improving patient care.

11 November 2025

How innovation support helped Wisterias bring care-tech to market

With support from GM Business Growth Hub and Greater Manchester’s innovation network, Wisterias has launched its AI-powered care management platform – creating jobs, attracting customers, and helping smaller care providers go digital.

23 October 2025

AI innovation paves the way for global growth at Inspection Systems

With expertise from the University of Manchester and GM Business Growth Hub support, this advanced manufacturing business is developing AI-powered tools to boost productivity and reach new markets.

18 September 2025

AI innovation powers new growth for ed-tech business

Bolton-based Near-Life is using cutting-edge artificial intelligence to transform interactive learning – and external support is helping them get there faster.

26 August 2025

Ecobelt: From Greater Manchester start-up to global game-changer

Like many early-stage tech innovators, Ecobelt faced hurdles in scaling to achieve its global potential. Read how Greater Manchester’s innovation ecosystem provided the technical expertise, funding and collaborations to take on a global market.

07 August 2025

Social enterprise leverages support to accelerate market entry

PossAbilities had an idea for a digital activities library to support carers and empower adults with learning disabilities to build essential life skills. We helped them to turn this into a scalable, sustainable commercial solution.

14 July 2025

Saddleworth manufacturer helped to bring F1 helmet technology to market

With guidance and funding from GM Business Growth Hub, Future Safety is developing a new suite of high-performance helmets that bring Formula 1 and aerospace innovation to frontline protection.

07 July 2025

How ASCEND Helped Take Specscart to the Next Level

Glasses were too expensive, the buying process was rigid and outdated, and delivery times were far too slow. Sid saw an opportunity to shake things up, creating a brand that made eyewear more affordable, accessible, and more exciting.  

03 June 2025

Rochdale manufacturer forecasts £600k Y1 growth following innovation support

Heatsense Cables expects a £600,000 increase in turnover within 12 months and £3million over the next three years.