Streamlined access to University expertise

Get access to The University of Manchester’s world-class research expertise, state-of-the-art facilities and collaboration opportunities that will help accelerate innovation and business growth.
The Renold Building is the first of Sister’s buildings to open, in Autumn 2024. Reactivated as an innovation hub, it will act as the keystone of the Sister ecosystem and a new home for Manchester’s most promising entrepreneurs, start-ups and spin-outs.
Celebrating its history as an educational hub, Renold will be an inclusive, purpose-driven community, hosting the UK's next wave of science and technology innovators.
Join us at Renold and get access to a range of valuable services and support to take your business to the next level.
Get access to The University of Manchester’s world-class research expertise, state-of-the-art facilities and collaboration opportunities that will help accelerate innovation and business growth.
Work alongside, collaborate and learn from the experiences of other forward-thinking entrepreneurs, start-ups and spin-outs who are co-located at Renold.
Benefit from specialised training and mentorship support, get access to industry experts, investors and funders, and take part in a range of in-house events, all tailored to where you are in your growth journey.
Participate in events and activities for local communities and give back to our neighbours and people across Manchester, helping us make inclusive innovation a reality.
Build relationships, create new partnerships and collaborate with Sister’s wide network of science and technology businesses and industry partners.
with tier-based pricing depending on your growth stage
At Renold, you’ll be neighbours with industry-leading research institutions, catalyst programmes and business support organisations, including several University of Manchester innovation initiatives aligned to Sister’s core specialisms of digital tech, health innovation, biotechnology and advanced materials and manufacturing.
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