Festival of Enterprise 2026 (GM Business Growth Hub)
GM Business Growth Hub
Apply NowWant to kickstart your own project or learn how businesses scale? Join the Festival of Enterprise on 20 March 2026 — explore start-up basics, AI, finance and marketing, build real skills, pitch ideas and connect with entrepreneurs to boost your uni or career prospects.
Join the Festival of Enterprise on 20 March 2026, a free one-day event hosted by GM Business Growth Hub and powered by the EnterprisingYou team. The festival brings together entrepreneurs, self-employed professionals and small business owners across Greater Manchester for keynote talks, panels, interactive workshops and networking opportunities.
Activities include expert-led sessions on start-up essentials, digitalisation and AI, finance, marketing and scaling strategies. Attendees can pitch their business in the Pitching Corner, explore a market of local businesses and meet public sector and business support organisations who can offer practical help and connections.
The event features live music, a marketplace of stalls, complimentary tea and coffee and food for purchase throughout the day. This in-person event is aimed at adults and young people aged 16 and over who are based in Greater Manchester, whether developing an idea, building a startup or scaling an existing business.
Note: photography and videography will take place during the event; notify staff if you do not wish to appear in media.
20 Mar 2026 – 20 Mar 2026
Location
- Must be aged 16 or over
- Attendees must be based in Greater Manchester
Free to attend (secure a free ticket via Eventbrite). Complimentary tea and coffee provided; food available to purchase. Tickets were listed as 'Sold out' on the Eventbrite page at time of scraping.
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