Programmes

Learn about the impact of AI on cybersecurity and how your business can adapt As AI technology has developed, its influence on cybersecurity has grown. At this critical intersection, two key challenges have emerged; How can you improve the security of AI systems? And how can you leverage AI to enhance cybersecurity practices? To address…

The Centre for Digital Innovation (CDI) is an initiative designed to facilitate knowledge exchange between business in the North West of England and academia. Funded through the nationwide £100 million government Innovation Accelerator, it offers the region’s businesses access to expert knowledge, research and resources to develop new products, processes, technologies, or train staff. The…

Creative Tech Labs is a fully-funded 3-day workshop, in partnership with MediaCity Immersive Technologies Innovation Hub (MITIH), designed to assist businesses with early-stage creative technology projects and require guidance to advance, implement or launch it. Our next Creative Tech Labs begins: 22nd October 2025 Explore, prototype and test your creative tech project If your project…

Develop your management skills. Boost your business’s growth. What is Help to Grow: Management Course? A 12-week, 90% government-funded programme designed to help senior decision-makers at SMEs grow their businesses. Learn new strategies, build long-term growth plans, and unlock new markets. Why Choose Help to Grow? What Will It Do for Your Business? Programme Structure…

Innovation Labs is a fully-funded business support workshop delivered over 3 days. It offers you a platform to explore ideas around commercialisation and implementation, while providing expert guidance to help you boost your go-to-market strategy. Our next Innovation Labs begins: 29 September 2025 The next Innovation Labs cohort launches on 29th September 2025, bringing together ambitious…

The free skills-learning platform for digital skills. As part of the Centre for Digital Innovation, Know Digital is a free online learning platform with courses, content and learning resources available on-demand, to help you develop new skills in areas such as artificial intelligence, immersive technology, and cybersecurity. Anyone can sign up for Know Digital and…

Get the skills that you need to drive digital transformation in your business. The Made Smarter Leading Digital Transformation Programme is a 14-week hybrid programme consisting of face-to-face workshops, online webinars and case studies from SME manufacturers. Next cohort starts: TBC The Digital Transformation Programme will: Digital transformation is crucial for building a resilient business…

Building your business skills. We understand small businesses have big ambition! On-demand training to help you assess your business and identify the tools you need to grow.

Sustainable Futures aims to support SMEs in the automotive industry as they align their operations with national decarbonisation agendas. If your business is an SME that is part of the automotive supply chain, we can help you: Let’s work together to reduce emissions in the automotive industry.