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ONLYWAY.NEWShttps://onlyway.news/en/business/spark-to-scale-greater-manchester/15.10.2026

Spark to Scale Greater Manchester

Free

Established · North West · 0 to 9, 10 to 249 employees

About the scheme

A unique programme for ambitious founders and growing businesses turning over £120,000 in Greater Manchester.

Type of support
Expertise and advice
Business stage
Established
Size
0 to 9, 10 to 249
Where it applies
North West
Industry
Agriculture and food, Business and finance, Construction, Education, Health, Hospitality and catering, IT, digital and creative, Life sciences, Manufacturing, Mining, Real estate, Science and technology, Service industries, Transport and distribution, Travel and leisure, Utilities, Wholesale and retail
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Applications
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