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Scout startups in Manchester
Learn where early startup activity happens in Manchester and how to turn local context into a stronger scouting practice.
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Population
- 395,515
- Time zone
- Europe/London
Startup ecosystem standing
Where Manchester ranks
| Ranking | Edition | Listed as | Position | Since last edition | Trust | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Emerging Ecosystems Ranking (GSER Top 100) | 2026 | Manchester-Liverpool | #7 | No prior edition | C | Ecosystem, Performance, Finance, Talent |
 Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities) | 2025 | Manchester | #78 | No prior edition | B | Ecosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate |
| Global Innovation Index: Innovation Cluster Ranking (formerly Science and Technology Clusters) | 2026 | Manchester | #97 | Down 3 | B | Innovation, Research, Activity |
19 organizations with a profile
Who's based in Manchester
Investors 8
Investor
InvestorInvesting in the North, supporting early-stage businesses.
InvestorUK's first on-campus VC empowering student investors.
The 3 most prominent of 8. Browse all investors
Accelerators 5
AcceleratorEmpowering student entrepreneurs in the UK.
AcceleratorAccelerating innovation for corporates and startups.
AcceleratorCatalyzing AI innovation through partnerships and mentorship.
The 3 most prominent of 5. Browse all accelerators
Incubators 5
IncubatorFirst music incubator for vocalists in Poland.
IncubatorEmpowering the next generation of fashion designers.
IncubatorIncubation lab for blockchain and AI solutions.
The 3 most prominent of 5. Browse all incubators
Venture studios 1
Venture studioAccelerating AI-driven startups in Manchester.
Based here, most-ranked first
Universities in Manchester
UniversityListed in 5 rankings
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Your way in
Raising in Manchester
Investors based here, and the programs that take teams at your stage.
Founder toolsFinding startups in Manchester
Accelerators and incubators here see the earliest teams first.
Explore dealflowScouting in Manchester
Campuses and communities are where teams form before anyone funds them.
Become a scoutQuestions about Manchester
How does Manchester rank as a startup ecosystem?
Manchester is #78 of 1,473 in StartupBlink Index (cities) (2025). It appears in 3 rankings tracked on Superscout; the table above lists each one.
How many startup investors are based in Manchester?
Superscout has profiles for 8 investors based in Manchester, including Northern Gritstone, Praetura Ventures and Campus Capital.
Are there accelerators or incubators in Manchester?
Yes. Superscout lists 5 accelerators, 5 incubators and 1 venture studio based there, including Accelerate ME, Delphy Records and EHE Venture Studio.
Which universities in Manchester are on Superscout?
One university has a profile: University of Manchester.
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Sources and known limits
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- Emerging Ecosystems Ranking (GSER Top 100), 2026
- Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities), 2025
- Global Innovation Index: Innovation Cluster Ranking (formerly Science and Technology Clusters), 2026
Organizations are placed by their recorded headquarters (Google place, ROR or company record). Only organizations with a Superscout profile are counted, so totals undercount the full ecosystem.
The population value has no measurement date in the canonical record and should be treated as approximate context.
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