The University of Manchester will bring together researchers, students, entrepreneurs, industry partners,\u00a0investors\u00a0and civic leaders for its first Innovation Festival, taking place from 5\u20139 October 2026. \u00a0<\/p>\n
The week-long Festival will celebrate and\u00a0showcase\u00a0the people, partnerships and ideas that are helping to shape the future through research,\u00a0enterprise\u00a0and collaboration. \u00a0<\/p>\n
Through hands-on workshops, live demonstrations, awards, talks and networking opportunities, attendees will have the chance to explore Manchester\u2019s vibrant and globally connected innovation ecosystem and discover how ideas are translated into real-world impact. \u00a0<\/p>\n
Professor Aline Miller, Associate Vice-President for Enterprise at The University of Manchester said: \u201cInnovation happens when brilliant people, ideas and partnerships come together. The University of Manchester Innovation Festival is an opportunity to\u00a0showcase\u00a0the extraordinary innovation taking place across our\u00a0University\u00a0and to connect our researchers, students, entrepreneurs,\u00a0partners\u00a0and investors with new opportunities to collaborate. \u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cAligned with our Manchester 2035 strategy – From Manchester, for the World<\/a> – the\u00a0Festival\u00a0reflects our ambition to turn world-leading ideas into real-world impact that delivers benefits for people, places and communities locally and globally.” \u00a0<\/p>\n Whether developing a new idea, looking for collaborators, exploring investment opportunities or simply curious about innovation, attendees will be able to connect with experts, innovators, students, funders\u00a0and partners from across the University and beyond. \u00a0<\/p>\n