MIDAS Manchester's Inward Investment Agency

🪴 A new era of growth is taking shape in Greater Manchester! ⌛ Rochdale, along with Bury Council and Oldham Council, are playing a pivotal role in Atom Valley, a visionary Mayoral Development Zone launched in August 2022 and is set to become Greater Manchester’s largest industrial development. 👏 A great piece from Place North West from Mark Robinson of Rochdale Borough Council offering valuable insight into the scale and ambition behind Atom Valley and the benefits it will bring to the region. Check it out here > https://lnkd.in/eGPNrNjq

Hope everyone has a great Easter weekend. Plenty to talk about even in a four day week...   🏙️ Manchester's skyline is about to get even more impressive, as plans for a 76-storey Viadux tower from Salboy have been given the green light. https://lnkd.in/edk39TAR   🐝 Greater Manchester local authorities have voted to support £10m of investment to help start the development of GM Live Well. This is part of Greater Manchester’s commitment to ensuring great everyday support is available to our residents. Greater Manchester Combined Authority https://lnkd.in/eqSaJRBT   🌍MIDAS Manchester's Inward Investment Agency is always pleased to host international delegations and share the Manchester story. This week we welcomed Trade with Estonia alongside our friends at The Manchester Metropolitan University, The University of Salford and Bruntwood SciTech.   🙌 A visit last week from Ambassador Hiroshi Suzuki to celebrate Manchester's longstanding connection with Japan caught the attention of the national media. Fish and chips and Manchester tart were on the menu! Greater Manchester Japan Steering Group https://lnkd.in/eW7uq39g 🐝For anyone interested in skills and technical education, Carla Nuttall and team at The Growth Company and Greater Manchester Combined Authority will be hosting a webinar with Mayor Andy Burnham on T-Levels on 24th April. https://lnkd.in/ebjTx_Sx #Manchester #Investment #Innovation  

🌍 This week, we had the pleasure of hosting a delegation of 15 industrial tech and engineering companies from Estonia at the Sister offices – the global hub for science and technology. 🙌 A big thank you to Josh Whiteley (Commercial Director) Bruntwood SciTech, for an insightful tour of the facilities and a deep dive into the innovation ecosystem that powers the region. 🏭 In the afternoon, we visited PrintCity MMU, the 3D additive and digital manufacturing centre at The Manchester Metropolitan University. Our guests heard an engaging presentation from Carl Diver (Professor of Innovative Manufacturing) and Ian Jones (Head of International Partnerships), highlighting the university’s forward-thinking work in digital production. 🤖 We concluded the day at The University of Salford, where Joseph Carroll (Business Engagement) provided an in-depth tour of their robotics facilities. As one of the UK’s largest robotics groups, the university plays a key role in driving industry collaboration across multiple sectors. 🙏 Thank you to all our hosts and partners for making the day both productive and inspiring.

👀 Something new is coming…   We’re excited to announce a brand-new series from MIDAS, showcasing the businesses in Manchester which we collaborate with.   🎙️ First up: SafetyCulture. We take a closer look at their Manchester journey, and how they’re building safer, smarter workplaces, and why they chose our city-region as their UK base.   Stay tuned.

📢 Exciting opportunities for businesses across Greater Manchester!   🏢 T Levels are the new two-year technical education courses for 16–19-year-olds. They combine classroom learning with real-world industry placements, helping young people gain the skills they need and giving businesses access to fresh talent.   🧑💻 Join the webinar with Mayor Andy Burnham and top Greater Manchester employers to explore how T Level placements could support your business growth.   📅 Thursday, 24 April 2025 ⏰ 2pm – 3pm 🖥️ Sign up here > https://bit.ly/4ji3xpx

🔗 Greater Manchester strengthens ties with Japan! Last week we had the privilege of welcoming His Excellency Ambassador Hiroshi Suzuki for a memorable visit that celebrated the growing connection between Japan and our region. 💼 Ambassador Suzuki met with leaders from business, academia, and culture, sparking conversations, strengthening partnerships, and exploring new opportunities for collaboration. Check out our full blog on the visit here 👉 https://bit.ly/3G9cPWt

Greater Manchester continues to connect, innovate, and lead. This week, we've been strengthening connections that cement our position as a leading city-region for skills, international partnerships, and future growth... 🤝The Japanese-Manchester alliance continued to deepen earlier this week as we welcomed a Japanese delegation including Ambassador Hiroshi Suzuki to engage with our civic and business leaders including Jo Ahmed MBE. We are also looking forward to the opening of World Expo 25 in Osaka this weekend - we are already looking forward to Manchester Day in Osaka in June! https://lnkd.in/ejyyebRd 🎵 The energy and momentum built in Austin for SXSW 2025 officially landed in Manchester as part of the London Roadshow, following our recent Friendship Cities agreement. The Roadshow showcased our commitment to nurturing creative talent panel and reflected upon Manchester’s recent presence at SXSW on a panel with Mayor Andy Burnham Greater Manchester Combined Authority, OneDa, Play XD and host Rebecca Swarray. 🖥️Greater Manchester is set to welcome further international delegations with a visit from Estonia. We look forward to attending their networking reception on the 15th of April as they connect with UK industry and tech companies in the areas of advanced manufacturing, defence, automation, and digitalisation, sectors where we thrive as a city-region. https://lnkd.in/e_9YrWKN

📣 We’re proud to be a partner and excited to attend UKREiiF 2025! We’re looking forward to showcasing Greater Manchester as a world-class destination for investment, innovation, and growth. 🗺️ Let’s put Manchester on the map—see you in Leeds! #MIDAS #UKREiiF

Congratulations Rishi Kapoor and team 👏 Fantastic news from one to watch within Greater Manchester's thriving creative, digital and tech scene. It was a pleasure working with North AI during our recent USA visit and we can't wait to see what the future holds for them #watchthisspace #ai

We were delighted to join His Excellency, Hiroshi Suzuki, the Japanese Ambassador to the UK, on a visit to Mizkan Euro Ltd in Rochdale - manufacturing Sarson's vinegar in the heart of Atom Valley. As we continue to build business and cultural links with Greater Manchester and Japan, we can't forget the vital contribution Japan makes to our national dish!