Company Triage Intake MVPLanding DetailsFunding RequirementsNHS AccessAcademic Engagement RequirementsCommercial Relationship RequirementsOffice/Physical Space RequirementsWelcome to Greater Manchester Your streamlined route to integration, impact and success. Welcome to the Greater Manchester Innovation Gateway This short guided process helps us connect you to the right opportunities across our regional ecosystem — from investment and clinical partnerships to workspaces and growth support. It takes around 5 minutes to complete. You’ll see your progress at the top of the screen, and you’ll be offered optional resources as you go. Company namePrimary contact namePrimary contact phone numberRole– Select –FounderCEOCTOClinical LeadOtherPrimary contact emailWebsite / Product URL Do you have a UK trading address? Yes No Which verticals best describe your company? Therapeutics (drug/device) Diagnostics (IVD, imaging, AI-dx) Digital Health (SaMD/app) Data / analytics (AI/ML platform) Clinical Workflow / EPR / System capacity Genomics Remote Monitoring Wearables Med Tech device (non-diagnostic) Research Tools / lab tech Education / simulation / XR Manufacturing / supply chain OtherIf Other, please specifyWhich clinical domains do you target? Cancer Mental Health Women’s health Cardiovascular Respiratory MSK Neurology / Neurosurgery Emergency / Urgent Care Primary Care Diagnostics / Radiology / Pathology Public health / Population health OtherIf Other, please specifyPrivacy notice:Out-There HealthTech will process your data to automatically triage your request on behalf of MIDAS. Where you agree, the minimum necessary information will be shared with MIDAS or selected partners in line with your preferences. You can also choose to receive occasional updates and resources from Out-There HealthTech. You can withdraw your consent at any time. See our full Privacy Notice for details.Consent to triage process YesI would like to join the Out-There HealthTech community Yes NoI would like to receive occasional updates from Out-There HealthTech Yes NoI consent to sharing my data with:GM Hospitals Yes NoGM Centre of Commerce Yes NoGM Universities and institutions Yes NoGM Partner organisations Yes NoPreviousNextFunding requirementsPlease clarify your aims regarding funding in relation to your Greater Manchester plans.Company stage– Select –IdeaBootstrappingRevenue fundedPre-seedSeedSeries A+SEIS/EIS status– Select –SEISEISBothNeitherDon’t knowDo you require external investment? Yes, we are seeking investment or grants No, we already have sufficient funding Not sure / exploring options Investment & Funding Support We can help you become funding-ready and connect you to the right people. Investment Readiness (OTH) Funding Readiness Toolkit SEIS / EIS Guidance Grant Writers We’ll also route your details (with consent) to the right partners. Contact us with your enquiry here Would you like investor introductions via MIDAS/partners? Yes NoDo you need help with grants (grant writer)? Yes NoWould presentation coaching help? Yes NoDo you have a pitch deck available now that you can share with MIDAS? Yes NoI consent for MIDAS to review my deck before any investor introduction I consentUpload pitch deck (PDF/PPTX)Choose File Pitch deck share link (Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.)Q1 Score (base) Q1 Score (bonus when NO) Q1 Total ScorePreviousNextNHS access requirementsPlease clarify your aims regarding access to the NHS in relation to your Greater Manchester plans.Do you require NHS access? Yes, we do require NHS access No, we don’t require NHS access Manchester Foundation Trust (MFT) accessPlease select the key areas where you would like MFT access.Clinical Research at MFT (aligned with strategic priorities)? Yes NoClinical Trials (via MFT / NIHR network)? Yes NoProcurement / selling to MFT? Yes NoInnovation adoption at MFT (apps, platforms, prototypes)? Yes NoSpace near MFT (Enterprise Zone, labs, offices)? Yes NoInterested in GM Hospital Trust outside of MFT? Yes NoWhich other Greater Manchester NHS Trusts are you interested in? Bolton NHS Foundation Trust Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust Stockport NHS Foundation Trust Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust The Christie NHS Foundation Trust Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation TrustPartner NHS Trusts Directory Explore the Out-There HealthTech curated directory to find the right teams and routes into each GM Trust. Open Partner Trusts Directory Tip: note which Trust(s) you’re targeting in the form — we’ll route you to the appropriate contacts and support.Q2 Score (base)Q2 Score (bonus when NO)Q2 Total ScoreWould you like guidance on how to access the NHS more effectively & rapidly? Yes NoOrientation & Outcomes — Map to NHS priorities and metrics Yes NoLearn more about Orientation & Outcomes: Visit Resource User-Centred Co-design — Engage real stakeholders early and often Yes NoLearn more about User-Centred Co-design Visit Resource Trusted Evidence — Plan for NICE-aligned evaluation and impact Yes NoLearn more about Trusted Evidence Visit Resource Timing & Procurement Windows — Align with ICS and national cycles Yes NoLearn more about Timing & Procurement Windows Visit Resource Health Equity & Core20PLUS5 — Design for inclusion from the start Yes NoLearn more about Health Equity & Core20PLUS5 Visit Resource Ease of Integration — Work with NHS Information Governance, not against it Yes NoLearn more about Ease of Integration Visit Resource ROI & Value Modelling — Tell a cost-benefit story that resonates Yes NoLearn more about ROI & Value Modelling: Visit Resource Education & Engagement — Support frontline adoption and scale Yes NoLearn more about Education & Engagement Visit Resource All of the above resources Yes NoExplore the full OUT-THERE Framework Access Full Framework Discover how the eight pathways connect — from Orientation & Outcomes to Education & Engagement.PreviousNextAcademic engagement requirementsPlease clarify your aims regarding academic engagement in relation to your Greater Manchester plans.Do you require access to universities or academic partners? Yes, we do require academic access No, we don’t require academic accessQ3 Score (base)Q3 Score (bonus when NO)Q3 Total ScoreWhich Greater Manchester universities are you targeting? University of Manchester (UoM) Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) University of Salford University of Bolton UA92 (University Academy 92) Other GM institution (please specify below)If Other GM institution, please specifyWhat kind of academic engagement do you need? R&D collaboration (research studies / co-development) Access to labs / facilities / testing Student projects or placements Procurement / selling to the university Entrepreneurship / incubation / accelerator IP & commercialisation (technology transfer) Ethics & governance (academic studies) Partnership / MoUAcademic Collaboration Navigator Explore practical routes into UoM, MMU, Salford, Bolton and UA92 — including R&D, labs, placements and IP support. View Academia Resources PreviousNextCommercial relationship requirementsPlease clarify your aims regarding connections to commercial entities in relation to your Greater Manchester plans.Do you require access to B2B or commercial partners to grow your business? Yes, we are seeking B2B or commercial partnerships No, we already have suitable commercial partnersQ4 Score (base)Q4 Score (bonus when NO)Q4 Total ScoreWhich types of B2B or commercial partners are you seeking? Bionow — Life sciences and biomedical network Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Catalyst (IBIC) Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce Specialist commercial law firms Accountancy and financial advisory firms Business development consultancies and growth agencies Angel investors or early-stage investment networks Venture capital funds Corporate innovation / open innovation programmes Supply chain or manufacturing partners Marketing and branding specialists Regulatory or market-access consultants Other B2B partnerIf Other commercial partner or business network, please specifyB2B & Commercial Support Explore trusted B2B and commercial networks across Greater Manchester, including legal, financial, and innovation partners supporting health-tech scale-up. View B2B Partner Resources PreviousNextOffice/physical space requirementsPlease clarify your aims regarding office/lab space etc. in relation to your Greater Manchester plans.Do you require business space or location support in Greater Manchester? Yes, we need space/location support No, we do not need space/location supportQ5 Score (base)Q5 Score (bonus when NO)Q5 Total ScoreWhen do you expect to take space?– Select –Immediately (0–4 weeks)Within 3 months3–6 months6–12 months12+ months / exploratoryUndecidedTeam size to place in GM (initial)– Select –1–34–1011–2526–5051+UndecidedApproximate monthly budget (GBP)– Select –< £500£500-£1,000£1,000–£3,000£3,000–£7,500£7,500–£15,000£15,000+Undecided What type(s) of space are you considering? Private office Co-working / hot-desk Laboratory (wet lab) Laboratory (dry / computational) Cleanroom (GMP/ISO) Prototyping / workshop / maker space Meeting / event space Virtual office / registered address Other (please specify below)If “Other”, please specifyPreferred area(s) in Greater Manchester Oxford Road Corridor (Citylabs / MSP) City Centre Salford & MediaCity Trafford / UA92 Stockport Bolton Oldham / Rochdale Tameside & Glossop Wigan No strong preferenceAny specific technical/compliance requirements? Fume hood / chemical storage Biological safety cabinet Tissue culture Cold storage (−20°C / −80°C) DG handling / waste support High-power / 3-phase Data security / dedicated rackspace None / not applicableWould you like introductions to any of these providers? Bruntwood SciTech Manchester Science Park / Citylabs IBIC — hot-desk / collaboration MMU — hot-desk / university space RealTrack Estates (commercial property) Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce (property introductions) Other provider (please specify below)If “Other provider”, please specify Space & Location Support Compare office, lab and hot-desk options across Greater Manchester and request introductions. View Space Finder Previous Submit Form
