Innovation and R&D in Manchester
Graphene, diagnostics and immersive technology: explore the ideas taking shape across Manchester and neighbouring Salford.
InnoFund has an office in Manchester
Expert perspective: Dr Jack Brent
Core strengths of Manchester's Innovation and R&D scene.
New materials. Better diagnostics. Immersive experiences.
What innovation is happening in Manchester?
Manchester brings materials research, clinical expertise and digital development into close reach. The National Graphene Institute, GEIC and Citylabs are in Manchester; MediaCity is in neighbouring Salford. Together, they show how varied innovation across Greater Manchester can be.
A technical perspective
Meet Dr Jack Brent.
Jack brings chemistry and materials science expertise to the technical work behind innovation.
Manchester’s strength is the mix of expertise within reach. Materials research, clinical innovation and digital development create opportunities to connect disciplines and turn ambitious ideas into practical products and experiences.
Dr Jack Brent
Senior R&D Tax Manager
- PhD in Materials Science and MChem in Chemistry.
- ATT qualified with detailed knowledge of the UK R&D tax regime.
- Research experience across advanced materials, battery technology and solar energy harvesting.
Innovation in practice.
We’ve highlighted three area strengths for you to explore in detail.
01 / Advanced materials
From graphene to practical products
The University of Manchester
The National Graphene Institute brings physics, chemistry and engineering together to explore graphene and other two-dimensional materials. At the Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre (GEIC), businesses can develop, test and scale applications for energy, electronics, healthcare and manufacturing.
The challenge: turning a promising material into a reliable product or process.
02 / Health and diagnostics
Better diagnostics, closer to care
Citylabs, Manchester
Citylabs connects diagnostics and precision medicine businesses with Manchester’s NHS and academic community. Its laboratories support work in genomics, digital health and medical technology, close to the clinical settings where new ideas can be evaluated.
The challenge: making new tests, devices and software work consistently in practice.
Healthcare & Medical Devices
Expertise in diagnostics, healthcare and medical devices.
Healthcare & Medical Devices
03 / Software and creative technology
Immersive technology in Salford
MediaCity, Salford, Greater Manchester
MediaCity’s Immersive Technologies Innovation Hub, in Salford, supports virtual production, spatial audio, animation, AI and immersive experiences. Facilities and collaboration help businesses prototype and test ideas that bring software, sound and visual systems together.
The challenge: making ambitious experiences responsive, synchronised and reliable.
Technical expertise
People who understand the work.
Specialist knowledge in science, engineering and tax.
Client experience
What working with InnoFund feels like.
Feedback from our wider UK client base on specialist support for R&D and innovation.
“Would highly recommend, they know their stuff! They assisted greatly with an R&D claim rejection by HMRC.”
We have had a very positive experience with innofund over the last few years of working with them. They are very responsive and happy to partake in regular catch-ups and go above and beyond to share any changes to the rules for applicable expenditure and find any further applicable items on top of those provided. There have been multiple visits to site and presentations to the wider business that have received positive feedback and driven buy in across the whole site. I would be more than happy to recommend them as top reliable and supportive consultants.
Your next step
Support shaped around your work.
Talk to us about the technical challenges behind your project. We can assess the evidence and relevant support; innovation alone does not establish eligibility for tax relief.
R&D Tax Credits
Assess the technical work, evidence and potential relief behind your project.
Explore R&D Tax Credits
Capital Allowances
Review qualifying investment in premises, plant and machinery.
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Our Manchester office
Our Oxford Street office connects innovative businesses across Greater Manchester with InnoFund's specialist team.
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