FUEL Manchester 2025

FUEL is an innovative event created to fuel business growth for promising startups and scaleups.

Supported by GM Business Growth Hub and Bruntwood SciTech, FUEL Manchester 2025 will be a two-part event which begins with a breakfast panel where entrepreneurs and experts will share their advice for growth.

You can register to attend the breakfast panel from this page.

Steve Oliver, CEO & co-founder, MusicMagpie

Hayley Roberts, CEO, Distology

Gavin Wheeldon, CEO & founder, Purple

Nicola Weedall, CEO & founder, Hydr

Gary Fenemore, tax director, S&W

Nicola Weedall, CEO & founder, Hydr

Lisa Morton, CEO & founder, Roland Dransfield

Jack Maher, head of flexible workspace, Bruntwood SciTech

• More TBC

Part two of FUEL Manchester is an exclusive masterclass where a select group of 25+ businesses will be invited to gain direct access to experts and respected names from the world of business. Please email [email protected] to register your interest for this session, which will be split into dedicated pods focused upon:

• How to become investment-ready

• The different types of funding available

• Identifying - & working with - the right investors

• Safeguarding intellectual property

• Transitioning from startup to scaleup

• Building an exit plan

• Tips for recruitment & retention

• Upskilling & optimising performance

• Boosting diversity & inclusion

• Scaling your tech - and tech talent - alongside the business

• Harnessing AI & integrating third-party technology

• How to build ethical platforms

Bruntwood SciTech is the UK’s leading developer of city-wide innovation ecosystems, specialising in environments and workspaces that empower science, tech and innovative companies to form, scale, and grow. Its network connects the UK’s most ambitious cities, regions and innovation communities through collaboration and a unique public, private, academic, clinical partner network.

S&W supports fast-growing businesses and founders helping them disrupt and dominate their sectors, with comprehensive services across accountancy, tax and advisory services. It helps navigate complexities and unlock opportunities across every stage of business with award winning services and advice.

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