Top 20 Startup Events In Manchester, UK (2025-26)
Pitch your startup and grow your network
Manchester is one of the UK’s most active startup hubs outside London — and it shows in its event scene. From tech meetups and founder socials to pitch nights and investor Q&As, the city’s calendar is packed with opportunities to connect, learn, and grow.
Startup events in Manchester regularly take place at key venues like Enterprise City, HOST Salford, Manchester Science Park, and the University of Manchester Innovation Centre. These events attract early-stage startups, investors, accelerators, and community builders from across the North West and beyond.
Whether you’re looking to pitch your startup, meet co-founders, explore funding opportunities, or just get plugged into the ecosystem, Manchester’s event line-up offers something for every stage of your journey.
This page is a curated and regularly updated list of Manchester startup events, including pitch competitions, networking nights, startup showcases, and themed meetups — all designed to help you build, grow, and raise.
👉 Looking for startup events in other UK cities? Browse the full UK startup events calendar.
Most exciting Manchester startup events 2025-26
Events (name, dates, topic, website, network with investors and startups)
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