Our new enterprise hubs in St. Peter’s Square, and Royal Mills Ancoats are modern, vibrant spaces for collaboration and creativity, perfect for freelancers, startups, and thinkers.
Welcome
Spaces where you can work, learn, network, and get support to start and grow your business.
Our range of services is designed to help you progress, whether you have a business idea you want to bring to life, or you have been trading for a few years. We provide you with workspaces, events and workshops, 1-to-1 business information support, expert intellectual property and legal advice, and access to over £5 million worth of business databases.
Adaptable Spaces
Our spaces are adaptable to meet your needs, whether that’s focusing without the distractions of working from home, holding meetings with coworkers, or using our range of facilities. Additionally, we offer business support tailored to meet the needs of your business and can offer information about a wide range of topics and signpost you to many useful resources.
We work closely with the Business and Intellectual Property Centre (BIPC) and Build A Business in the central library and across Greater Manchester to deliver workshops, events and information aimed at helping set-up and grow your business.
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Tailored Business Support
Build a Business offers free workshops covering all aspects of running a business, including marketing, intellectual property, and business planning. They can also provide services such as 1-2-1 sessions with enterprise officers, digital support, and database support.
The BIPC offers access to a wide range of business resources, including many high-quality databases and support from trained staff for specific enquiries and needs.
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Find Your Space
Get in touch to book your trial today:
- generator@manchester.gov.uk
Or register with us to book in:
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Already registered?
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Alternatively, pop in to one of our locations and speak to a member of the team who can assist you in setting up your account.
Generator is a multi-phase project funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) in partnership with Manchester City Council.
It aims to support local businesses with flexible workspace and business information support in four locations across Manchester:
Generator, St. Peter's Square
Generator, Royal Mills Ancoats
Generator Affiliate Locations
422 Longsight-Ardwick
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The Yard Cheetham Hill
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What Our Clients Say
Joel Potter
“My first impressions of Generator were absolutely magnificent because I went from using noisy and busy coffee shops with poor Wi-Fi, to Generator, which was clean and modern and more importantly, professional with great Wi-Fi!
It impacted my business dramatically, because it felt like I was operating from my own personal office and I could focus so much more on specific tasks. Also, the free coffee helped. 😉"
It impacted my business dramatically, because it felt like I was operating from my own personal office and I could focus so much more on specific tasks. Also, the free coffee helped. 😉"
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Teresa McGeough
“I am extremely grateful for the opportunity to work in the Generator hub. It is the only way I can guarantee that I will have a reasonable amount of uninterrupted time to write reports. I can see that booking a soundproof pod will allow me to conduct an assessment with an adult.
It has, in my opinion, saved my business as it has given me hope.
The potential for my business to grow has instantly increased. The connections made through the Generator hub may lead to offering advice to employers and businesses about the legal requirement to make reasonable adjustments in the workplace.”
It has, in my opinion, saved my business as it has given me hope.
The potential for my business to grow has instantly increased. The connections made through the Generator hub may lead to offering advice to employers and businesses about the legal requirement to make reasonable adjustments in the workplace.”
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Tom Sullivan
“Generator provides me with a great way to get out of my home office which is refreshing and affordable. The space is excellent to work in, well equipped and I find it very helpful for getting focused work completed.
It is also an excellent opportunity for me to meet potential clients and to network in general with the business community in Manchester and I have already completed a branding and website project with a new client I met at/through Generator within the first week of visiting.”
It is also an excellent opportunity for me to meet potential clients and to network in general with the business community in Manchester and I have already completed a branding and website project with a new client I met at/through Generator within the first week of visiting.”
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Gale Whitby
“Generator has impacted my business tremendously; it has provided me with a space to network and meet other business minded people. I have received the necessary support I needed regarding completing a CIC online application. I believe this space will be great for anyone working at home or just needing a different view. You can concentrate and get more done in a day’s work.
Generator offers a lot; you only need to ask and Michael will make it happen. I’m hoping to set up as a CIC in the near future with the guidance and support I’ve received today; this means that I can move forward with my business plans.”
Generator offers a lot; you only need to ask and Michael will make it happen. I’m hoping to set up as a CIC in the near future with the guidance and support I’ve received today; this means that I can move forward with my business plans.”
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Wafa Elamin
“Finding Generator has been a godsend. Before, I was working alone at home but now I love my morning walks into the city to start my day at Generator. It is convenient, comfortable and quiet, and the staff are always friendly. Being on the free trial is one less expense to worry about. I have been able to focus on my business plan and start executing! I am almost done with my market research!
I cannot believe that databases like COBRA and Grantfinder exist. I wish I had this information months back. It would have been an easier process. I feel a wealth of education and services are within reach that I had not known about this morning. It is very exciting!”
I cannot believe that databases like COBRA and Grantfinder exist. I wish I had this information months back. It would have been an easier process. I feel a wealth of education and services are within reach that I had not known about this morning. It is very exciting!”
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Ross Thompson & Sam Turner
“When we record an episode it’s a lot clearer because the pod is small and compact and it improves the sound quality.
What the Generator has to offer is absolutely perfect; all the advice we were given to help our podcast in the future was mind blowing."
What the Generator has to offer is absolutely perfect; all the advice we were given to help our podcast in the future was mind blowing."
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Pricing
Generator is a project aimed at start-ups and small businesses offering affordable coworking space and business support across 2 locations in central Manchester. If you are not a start-up or small business, however, you are still welcome to use our space and facilities.
Free 3-month trial
Eligible start-ups and small businesses in the Greater Manchester area
Email or drop in to enquire
- Includes unlimited use of coworking space and facilities
- 1-2-1 support meeting with an Enterprise Officer
Standard Pricing
For those not eligible or once the free trial ends
Pay as you go
£3/hourHalf day of access
£7/4 hoursFull day access
£12/8 hours
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Monthly Memberships
Available with discounts
Enquire with one of our team about prices
About Us
Generator is a multi-phase project funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) in partnership with Manchester City Council. It aims to support local businesses with flexible workspace and business information support in four locations across Manchester.
How to Find Us
Generator has two locations, both conveniently located near public transport links.
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- Generator is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm
Watch this handy video to see how to find Generator St. Peters’s Square by tram
Overwhelmed and shocked but in the best way! This is one of, if not the best, resources for any business in the Greater Manchester region. I’m quite frankly stunned.”