What startups are based in Manchester?

Startups based in Manchester include Ainostics, Castore, Element 2, In Touch Networks, Peak (company).

Manchester, United Kingdom: innovation profile

Manchester is number 174 in the 311 Innovation Cities Index, with an innovation score of 32. It is home to 12 R&D labs, 5 startups, 2 investors, 3 of the world's largest companies and 1 unicorn in the 311 Institute directories.

Part of the 311 Innovation Cities Index (311institute.com). Last updated 7 October 2026.

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32Innovation score

12R&D labs

5Startups

2Investors

3Titans

1Unicorns

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Largest companies

Co-Operative Group Limited (#537)
Itv plc (#1352)
Mcbride plc (#2835)

Startups

Ainostics
Castore
Element 2
In Touch Networks
Peak (company)

Investors

Northedge Capital
Palatine Private Equity

R&D labs

Cancer Research UK, CRUK Lung Cancer Centre of Excellence, Galen Research (United Kingdom), Health Innovation Manchester, Manchester Collaborative Centre for Inflammation Research, National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, National Institute for Health and Care Research, NIHR Manchester Clinical Research Facility, The Textile Institute, Universities in United Kingdom, University of Manchester, University of Manchester.