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You’ve proven your business works, and it’s been a success. But you can’t help thinking… what’s next?

Spark to Scale is here to answer that question.

This intensive, high-energy support programme is designed specifically for founders and business owners like you - ambitious, energetic, and ready to unlock the next level of growth.

We’re looking for Greater Manchester businesses with big potential to join this exciting programme, spread across five consecutive cohorts.

Where ambition meets action

Spark to Scale is an accelerated, six week programme (one full day and five half days) designed to propel ambitious businesses forward, offering unparalleled support, learning, and networking opportunities to help you supercharge your growth.

Whether you’re ready to scale your team, enter new markets, raise investment, or sharpen your strategy, Spark to Scale gets you and your business moving, fast. You’ll be laser focused and ready to build on success.

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The Programme - What you’ll master in 6 Weeks

Each session tackles a key area that impacts your ability to scale.

•   The Scale-Up Strategy Blueprint
•   Innovation for Scale: Turning Ideas into Competitive Advantage
•   Sales & Marketing 
•   Scaling-Up your People Management
•   Finance for Scaling-Up
•   Social Value & Alumni networking
•   The Scale-Up Strategy Blueprint
•   Innovation for Scale: Turning Ideas into Competitive Advantage
•   Sales & Marketing 
•   Scaling-Up your People Management
•   Finance for Scaling-Up
•   Social Value & Alumni networking

Why join?

Running a growing business can be an isolating experience – but we’re here to remind you that you’re not alone. Not only do participants get access to our specialist advisers and expert support, but you’ll be part of a community cheering you on.

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To join Spark to Scale, your business must:

•   Have a trading address in Greater Manchester
•   Employ a minimum of two people
•   Generate an annual revenue of £120,000 +

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Spark to Scale is a selective, borough-based cohort programme. We keep each cohort small to ensure high-quality interaction, personalised support, and a powerful peer-to-peer experience.

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