38 startup events in Manchester, UK (2026-27)
Discover startup events, networking opportunities and investor meetups in Manchester.
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1 Explore 38 Manchester startup events and connect with founders, investors, and industry experts across the North West.
2 Easily sort, filter, and find events by sector and date to match your interests.
3 Discover events for networking, pitching, workshops, investor meetings, and industry connections.
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.
In the table above you'll find a list of the next startup events in Manchester. With categories, themes, dates and links to get more information.
👉 Looking for startup events in other UK cities? Browse the full UK startup events calendar.
Frequently asked questions
This page tracks startup events happening across Manchester, including networking events, founder meetups, conferences, demo days, investor events and ecosystem activities.
Manchester startup events are useful for founders, investors, startup teams, operators and suppliers looking to connect with growing companies across the North West.
Many startup events in Manchester attract investors, accelerators and startup partners and are increasingly used by founders building and fundraising outside London.
Startup events in Manchester often attract companies working in AI, SaaS, ecommerce, media, digital technology and enterprise software.
Many founders use startup events to continue conversations, research investors, discover funded startups and build relationships across the Manchester ecosystem.
