More than 330 businesses across Greater Manchester have been supported to grow, innovate and improve productivity thanks to the University of Salford’s Centre for Sustainable Innovation, which is marking two years since its launch.

The Centre for Sustainable Innovation was established to give local businesses access to University expertise, facilities and funding opportunities that are often out of reach for small and medium-sized businesses.

Since opening in 2024, the centre has secured over £2.5 million in external funding to deliver direct support for small and medium-sized businesses, helping them develop new products, test ideas, improve processes and build more sustainable business models.

This support has directly contributed to the development of 30 new innovations, strengthened leadership and management skills and helped businesses progress into long-term growth activities – boosting jobs, skills and investment across the region.