Funder · State agency

Greater Manchester Combined Authority

Supports Greater Manchester firms through an internal innovation pipeline rather than public application processes.

United Kingdom

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Programs4

Active grants1

Total grants3

About

Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is the devolved regional authority for ten Greater Manchester boroughs, led by the directly elected mayor. It uses economic development capital to steer business support, innovation, culture, and place-based growth across the city-region.

Its funding mix combines grants and blended finance routes, including GM Advance for advanced manufacturing and mat…

Programs & grants under this funder

Foundational Economy Innovation Fund

Funds practical innovation in Greater Manchester's everyday sectors, strengthening care, education, retail, and hospitality delivery.

2 grants

Foundational Economy Innovation Fund Scale Up Phase

Closed

- pool

Foundational Economy Innovation Fund Testing Phase

Closed

- pool

GM Advance — Advanced Manufacturing and Materials Investment Fund

Offers finance tools for Greater Manchester advanced manufacturing and materials companies to support growth and expansion.

1 grant

GM Advance

Open

£10M pool·Rolling submission

Greater Manchester Culture Fund

Funds Greater Manchester cultural organisations with multi-year support for regional impact across multiple districts.

Greater Manchester Good Growth Fund

Funds a pipeline of Greater Manchester strategic investments in housing, regeneration, and growth-oriented infrastructure.

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