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Greater Manchester Combined Authority

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

United Kingdomwww.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk
Key stats
Annual funding—
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.

Last verified: 29 May 2026Source: www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk