TIC Manchester Engine Room

Turing Innovation Catalyst Manchester

Stage

Early revenue, Scaling

Location

North West

Equity

No equity taken

Cost

Free

Delivery

In-person

AI / SaaS

Early revenueScaling

Greater Manchester's flagship AI scaleup accelerator, delivered by Turing Innovation Catalyst (TIC) — powered by the University of Manchester and funded by Innovate UK and Greater Manchester Combined Authority. 6-month programme for revenue-generating or funded AI-first scaleups with proven market demand and a roadmap to global scale. Cohort 1 launched November 2025 with 8 high-potential companies. Delivers growth strategy redesign, fundraising preparation, sales and marketing support and introductions to global investor networks. Part of the wider TIC ecosystem which has supported 170+ AI innovators and 1,000+ skill-seekers since 2023.

Why this programme

Build product / validate MVP

AI-specific growth strategy and product development support from University of Manchester ecosystem

Raise funding

Dedicated fundraising preparation and investor introductions built into programme; connections to Greater Manchester and national VC ecosystem

Access to mentors / operators

Specialist advisors covering growth strategy, sales, marketing and operations; University of Manchester research network and Innovate UK connections

Find customers / partnerships

Greater Manchester Combined Authority and University of Manchester networks open doors to corporate pilots, public sector contracts and strategic partnerships

Scale & grow

Manchester's innovation hub with corporate connections and workspace that supports companies from early revenue through to established scaleup

Interested in TIC Manchester Engine Room?

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

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