Innovation and Enterprise

The Results



In June 2010 pro.manchester was approached by the New Economy to discuss the research into Innovation and Enterprise in the City Region.  From September to November an extensive process of research took place, including desk research, a call for evidence, one on one interviews and fifteen workshops.  The engagement in the project by pro.manchester members has been widesperad and enthusiastic.

A series of blog posts indicated highlights in the research process along the way. In total twenty blog posts have been published and compiled. Some of which have been published as an interim report and can be read here

A series of recommendations are included in the Final Report including:

1. Innovation and Enterprise Ecosystem
2. Enterprise Facilitation £500,000 per annum
3. Business Startups
4. Co-working Facility £50,000 per annum
5. Seed and Maintenance Fund SAM £600,000
6. Proof of Concept Fund £6M - £10m over three years
7. Rosebud Fund - £1.5 per annum
8. Bank of Manchester £100m over five years
9. Business Angel Research
10. Business Support for SMEs

click here to download the report