Access to Innovation

Join us for "Access to Innovation", a unique event that brings together leading innovation organisations—AMRC, STFC, UOC, MMU, Innovate UK, and NEL—all in one place.

This is your chance to learn how to access support, technology, and resources that are shaping the future of manufacturing, production, and engineering.

What to expect:

• Exclusive Access: Connect directly with all major innovation organisations and learn how to tap into their resources.
•  Clear Understanding: Gain a comprehensive overview of the support available to your business, from funding to technology adoption.
• Transformative Insights: Hear from industry leaders about businesses who have benefited from support.
• Networking Opportunity Not to Be Missed: Connect with key players in innovation and explore partnerships that can propel your business forward.

Who Should Attend?
Manufacturers, engineers, production managers, technology leaders, and businesses looking to innovate, stay competitive and adopt technology.

Don’t miss this exceptional opportunity to gain a clear understanding of the support available and make connections that will drive your business forward.


The event is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. 

The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a central pillar of the UK government’s Levelling Up agenda and provides £2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March 2025. The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills. Visit UK Shared Prosperity Fund: prospectus for more information. 

Visit the Cheshire West and Chester Council website for information on the UKSPF Communities and Place, and People and Skills projects.