Sister Manchester

University of Manchester / Bruntwood SciTech

Information last verified: August 2026 · Source: sistermanchester.com

Stage

Idea / pre-product, MVP / early product, Early revenue, Scaling

Location

North West

Equity

No equity taken

Cost

Membership / workspace

Delivery

In-person

Deep techHealthtechAI / SaaSAny sector

Idea / pre-productMVP / early productEarly revenueScaling

Sister is an emerging innovation district in central Manchester, on the University of Manchester's former North Campus. It is a joint venture between the University of Manchester and Bruntwood SciTech, backed by Manchester City Council and the Investment Zone, planned across around 4 million square feet to bring together science and technology companies, researchers, homes and public space over the coming years. The first phase centres on the Renold Building as an innovation hub. Much of the district is still in planning and construction, so workspace is limited and phased rather than a live application-based programme.

Why this programme

Build product / validate MVP

Direct access to University of Manchester researchers and clinical networks

Community / workspace / ecosystem

Oxford Road Corridor, most concentrated innovation district outside London

Find customers / partnerships

Corporate partnerships through Bruntwood SciTech and University of Manchester

Scale & grow

Oxford Road Corridor innovation district with Bruntwood SciTech corporate network supporting deep tech and life science companies through growth

Interested in Sister Manchester?

Head to their website for current cohort dates and how to apply.

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