Manchester’s growth continues to be impressive. But the economic benefits of central Manchester's success are not yet being felt outside of the ‘urban core’. This represents an important opportunity for SME support across the region.

A high-level roundtable convening senior figures from across Greater Manchester’s startup and scaleup ecosystem will define the agenda for SCALE Manchester, a business summit taking place at Freight Island on 25 November 2026. SCALE PRESS RELEASE SCALE, the platform connecting founders, investors and business allies through events and community, is convening a roundtable in Manchester on 11 June 2026 to help define the priorities for SCALE Manchester, a new summit in November