Levelling up through innovation
COMMERCIALISING AND DEPLOYING DISRUPTIVE NET ZERO INNOVATIONS AT SPEED
Manchester Innovation Activities Hub (MIAH)
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Manchester Innovation Activities Hub (MIAH)
Located at the £21 million Base development within Manchester Science Park, The Manchester Innovation Activities Hub (MIAH) is a pioneering, state-of-the-art innovation and electrification skills training facility to power the low carbon economy. Opening in May 2024, will support Net Zero transitions in manufacturing, transport, energy and construction sectors.
MIAH exists to support the entire innovation chain from research, development and demonstration to commercialisation and deployment. We make it easier for innovative SMEs to scale, pivot and future proof their organisation through access to the latest industrial grade fabrication equipment, electrification and industrial digitisation skills training, collaborative R&D projects and access funding under one roof. At MIAH, we’ll turn your ideas into reality.
We are committed to diversifying Greater Manchester’s Innovation ecosystem through the rapid upskilling, reskilling and new skilling of local residents so they can enter, progress and sustain good jobs in GM’s net zero economy.
We connect the dots between academia and industry to translate research into market innovation. And we work closely with local stakeholders to drive inclusive growth and truly ‘level up’ the economy.
UK’s first net zero Industrialisation and electrification skills training centre, supporting the entire innovation chain from research, development and demonstration to commercialization and deployment.
UK’s first net zero Industrialisation and electrification skills training centre, supporting the entire innovation chain from research, development and demonstration to commercialization and deployment.
Mission
Birthplace of the First Industrial Revolution, our mission is to put Greater Manchester at the forefront of the Green Industrial Revolution, supporting cross-sectoral supply chain growth, upskilling the workforce and delivering UK Net Zero.
Industry 4.0, Automation, Robotics, Batteries, Hydrogen etc.
From start up to scale up, we've got you covered.
Rapid upskilling, new skilling and reskilling to plug skills gaps.
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