International company Galvia AI has kicked off its UK expansion with a new Manchester office.
Headquartered in Galway, Ireland, Galvia will base its UK operations at the Turing Innovation Catalyst (TIC), within Sister – Manchester’s £1.7bn science and technology innovation district.
The Manchester investment is set to create double-digit job growth and reinforce the city’s position as a growing hub for AI and digital innovation.
The company unifies business data and turns it into connected intelligence that predicts, prompts and drives smarter decisions in real time.
Galvia’s clients range from SMEs in retail, hospitality and manufacturing to global organisations such as Atos, Nestlé, NTT Data Business Solutions and several top-ranking universities.
At a launch event held on 3rd June 2025 at TIC, Galvia unveiled plans to help SMEs across Greater Manchester and the North West to harness the power of AI.
“We’re excited to establish roots in Manchester – a city with a dynamic tech ecosystem and a clear vision for innovation,” said John Clancy, CEO and founder of Galvia AI.
“Our goal is to empower SMEs by removing barriers to AI adoption and providing practical, scalable solutions that integrate seamlessly with existing systems.”
At the heart of the firm’s Manchester strategy is the Galvia AI Adoption Accelerator, a 5-week programme launching in September in partnership with TIC and law firm Addleshaw Goddard.
It has been designed to give SME leaders a clear understanding of what to do with their data and a strategic plan of how to integrate AI into their business.
Galvia also intends to partner with SME technology providers in sectors such as retail and hospitality to apply the benefits of AI to their platforms.
Clancy added: “AI isn’t just for big-budget tech businesses. It can and should make a real, tangible difference for SMEs, which are the core of the economy.
“Together with our partners, we’re very proud to bring our accelerator programme to Manchester. It’s already proven highly successful in Ireland, equipping participants with the knowledge and tools to stay ahead of industry changes and maintain a competitive edge.
“We bring seven years of real-world experience in AI – and in AI years, that’s a lifetime. We’ve worked with organisations and data sets of all sizes to make AI deliver real strategic value.”