MMU Innovation Retreat

This immersive four-day programme, is taking place in the Borough of Bury and is delivered by the Centre for Enterprise at Manchester Metropolitan University. 

It is designed for ambitious organisations with an innovation idea, concept, product, or service they want to develop further. It aims to help businesses gain clarity, validate their concept and reduce risks saving money and time.

Why join The Innovation Retreat?

• Accelerate your innovation journey – From strategy to prototyping, get the tools to move fast
• Escape the everyday – Step away from the noise to think more clearly, make better decisions, and prioritise what truly matters.
• Test before you invest – save time and money by validating your concept with real market insights.
• Derisk and visualise with prototyping –Build lo-fi and hi-fi models in a low-risk environment to bring your idea to life.
• Get commercially ready – Explore funding and build a growth roadmap to boost confidence, accelerate growth and sets yourself up for long-term success.

When is The Innovation Retreat?

•    Wednesday 13 May 
•    Tuesday 19 May - Wednesday 20 May  
•    Wednesday 27 May 

Who is The Innovation Retreat for?
The Innovation Retreat is ideal for established businesses that are ready to:

• shape and test an innovation idea, concept, product, or service
• benefit from structured support to help bring ideas and plans together
• invest time and resources to develop a clear, actionable innovation plan
• move confidently towards implementation or market entry

Spaces are limited and filling fast. If you’re serious about innovation, this is your moment.