The art of ecosystem building: how Manchester is leading the charge in AI and deep technology in the UK

Featured in Business Live, Liz Scott, Executive Director at the Turing Innovation Catalyst Manchester, discusses Manchester’s tech success.

Summary

This article explores Manchester’s growing AI & tech landscape. The GMCA (Greater Manchester Combined Authority) shows that £532 million was invested in Manchester’s digital businesses in 2022 with 78% of these companies reporting significant growth. By 2025, the city region’s technology and data sector is expected to balloon to a value of £5.5 billion and £7 billion by 2029. The city region’s bold ambitions don’t stop there as it is tackling complex challenges from digital inclusion to advanced health tech and climate tech solutions thanks to its proactive culture of collaboration and innovation.