GC Business Growth Hub Programmes (Greater Manchester)
Greater Manchester Combined Authority / Growth Company
What it funds
Fully funded advice plus periodic match-funded grants (commonly £1k-£10k waves) for Greater Manchester SMEs covering growth, digital, net-zero and manufacturing improvement.
Who can apply
SMEs based in one of the ten Greater Manchester boroughs; specific grant waves carry their own criteria.
Key criteria
- SME (under 250 employees)
- Based in Greater Manchester
How to apply
Register with the Growth Hub; adviser triage; apply to live grant waves when open.
Evidence you'll need
- Company registration details
- Accounts
- Project quotes for grant waves
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