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Fast-Track Your Innovation Project in Just Two Days

Are you a business based in Cheshire West with the ambition to take your existing innovation further?

Manchester Metropolitan University is delivering a high-impact Innovation Accelerator programme designed to help you move quickly from concept to action. Taking place over two intensive days, this programme is perfect for founders, entrepreneurs, and small teams looking to bring new products, services, or processes to life.

Why Join the Innovation Accelerator?

This is a hands-on experience built around real progress:

  • A clear, actionable innovation plan – from idea to roadmap in 48 hours
  • An introduction to rapid prototyping and AI tools to test ideas and reduce risk
  • A deeper understanding of your team’s innovation roles and capabilities
  • Practical insights into identifying early adopters and refining your offer
  • A tailored plan of next steps, specific to your business needs

The programme runs across two full days at Theatre Porto in Ellesmere Port, featuring expert-led workshops, interactive sessions, and peer collaboration.

23 September 2025

  • Innovation tools
  • Problem framing
  • Prototyping
  • Team roles

24 September 2025

  • Dynamic capabilities
  • Early adopters
  • Value proposition
  • Market testing
  • Action plan

This programme is free to eligible businesses in Cheshire West, but spaces are limited. To book your place or find out more, contact: Louise Dolan (l.dolan@mmu.ac.uk)

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