Past Events
The Centre of Sustainable Innovation showcases a rich history of events that explore forward‑thinking ideas, collaborative research, and real‑world impact. This page brings together all past activities, highlighting the people, projects, and conversations that continue to shape our journey toward a more sustainable future.

NW Smart 5.0: Strategising Cyber Resilient Manufacturing Operations
Tuesday, 23 June 2026
08:30 AM – 10:30 AM
NW Smart 5.0 empowers North West manufacturing SMEs to transform digitally with strong cybersecurity, and safe, responsible AI.
Secure your operations. Strengthen your resilience. Prepare for Industry 5.0.

15, 16, and 22 June 2026
09:30 AM – 04:30 PM
Innovation Labs offers you a platform to explore ideas around commercialisation and implementation, while providing expert guidance to help you boost your go-to-market strategy. It is funded and is free for businesses to attend.

KTP Breakfast Meet-Up: Unlock Innovation for your Business
Wednesday, 27 May 2026
08:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Most businesses have never heard of Knowledge Transfer Partnerships, yet many are already using them to bring fresh expertise into their organisation and solve real business challenges. Join us for a relaxed breakfast meet‑up to discover what KTPs are, how they work, and whether they could be a useful route forward for your business.

11, 12, and 18 May 2026
09:30 AM – 04:30 PM
Innovation Labs offers you a platform to explore ideas around commercialisation and implementation, while providing expert guidance to help you boost your go-to-market strategy. It is funded and is free for businesses to attend.

BUILD AI: Accelerate your Business Idea from Concept to Market
15 April 2026 – 20 May 2026
01:30 PM – 04:30 PM
BUILD AI (Business Uplift, Innovation and Lean Development through Artificial Intelligence) for non-technical business owners is a brand-new, fully funded programme created specifically for microbusinesses and SMEs who want to accelerate, grow, or commercialise what they are building.

Tuesday, 31 March 2026
06:00 PM – 10:30 PM
A dinner and networking event to celebrate the end of the Innovate UK-funded Mediacity Immersive Technologies Innovation Hub (MITIH). An invitation-only event exclusively for alumni, partners, businesses and collaborators of MITIH.

Thursday, 26 February 2026
09:30 AM – 03:00 PM
Greater Manchester has set one of the most ambitious climate goals in the world: to become the first zero-carbon region by 2038. Pro-Manchester’s Green Tech Conference brings together the organisations, thinkers and technologies shaping this transition.

Protect, Fund, Grow: IP and R&D Tax Credits with Marks & Clerk and Leyton
Wednesday, 11 February 2026
10:00 AM – 02:30 PM
Join us for a fully funded, one-day workshop designed to help SMEs futureproof their business and maximise innovation. This event combines two essential topics for scaling and success:
- Research and Development (R&D) tax credits
- Intellectual Property (IP) and commercialisation.