Russell Group The University of Manchester is one of four to partner with NatWest Bank in a collaboration designed to strengthen the UK’s innovation and start-up ecosystem.
With aims to drive growth, business productivity and create high-value jobs across the country, universities of Manchester, Brighton and York will provide targeted support for businesses in their early stages. Support will be through various student entrepreneurs and university-spin outs expanding the partnership between the bank and these selected universities.
Universities such as The University of Manchester have become a key focus in the government’s industrial strategy, recognising that innovation-centered businesses have a significant role to play in boosting economic growth.
Robert Begbie, CEO, commercial and institutional banking, NatWest Group, said:
“Our Accelerator community has always been about empowering entrepreneurs to scale and succeed. By partnering with leading universities and surpassing our 2025 ambition, we’re showing how collaboration can drive sustainable growth across every region of the UK.
