Company selection criteria: Inspire –  Invent – Innovate

UMIC is now accepting pre-qualification materials or business plans from companies with an innovative, technology or service-based product idea or business concept.

We have a proven track record of success with supporting high growth, technology and service based companies.. Highly regarded nationally and internationally, with a range of key partners and associates that we regularly call upon to assist with the fast tracking of companies, we have a legacy of delivering successful companies and projects.

UMIC help to Inspire – Invent – Innovate your products and services to market. 

Our focus is based around supporting spinouts from The University of Manchester and external start up, new and growing companies.

UMIC specialises in key growth sectors such as bio healthcare, ICT/Digital, Advanced Engineering, Energy, Environment and Materials.

We are not only interested in “high growth” companies we also want to nurture innovative “modest growth” companies that may be more likely to survive in the long term.

What we look for;-

  • Is it a viable business with the potential for success, in terms of; growth in turnover, numbers of job created, strength of the management team and also on the long-term sustainability of the company?
  • Does the business “fit”, in terms of its sector focus, stage of development and with existing clients in the incubator?
  • Is it an innovative / future-facing business proposal?
  • Can company growth and prospects be enhanced by providing links to The University of Manchester knowledge base products and services


If you are looking for high quality business space in a collaborative, entrepreneur focused environment then please contact us.

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