GMCA1996 Innovation Ecosystem Navigation Service
Description: To seek a provider to deliver the Innovation Ecosystem Navigation Service across Greater Manchester. The aim of this programme is to provide access to highly specialist innovation support that accelerates the commercialisation of innovations where GM has the technological and sector strengths to create innovation-focussed clusters. The programme will identify GM businesses who are innovating in key sectors/technologies, supporting them to develop a commercialisation plan to get their ideas to market, and connecting. them with the correct support from GM's developed innovation ecosystem.
Summary: Greater Manchester Combined Authority intends to commission an Innovation Ecosystem Navigation Service across Greater Manchester. The service will identify businesses innovating in key sectors and technologies where the area has strengths to develop innovation-focused clusters. It will help those businesses create plans to commercialise their innovations and bring ideas to market, then connect them with relevant support across Greater Manchester’s innovation ecosystem. This is a business support and innovation consultancy service, rather than a purchase of goods or construction works. Delivery is intended to cover Greater Manchester.