Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester Met leads on the CDI programme, driving capacity building and co-hosting the community outreach to help businesses transform, innovate and become more commercially viable by harnessing digital technologies. They provide technical assistance around specialist subjects of AI, Cyber, Industrial Digitisation and Immersive Technologies.
Manchester Met delivers the workshop element of the programme, supporting business owners to understand the innovation process from the business school perspective:
- How design sprints work
- Evaluate your idea before spending any money on it
- Work with our industry partners on IP and R&D tax credits
In partnership with GM Colleges, Manchester Met also support the CDI roadshows that bring the exciting opportunities that surround the technology to the whole of Greater Manchester.
Meet the Manchester Metropolitan University Team
Mathilde Vautier
Project Manager
Mathilde is a Project Manager, who led and contributed to a wide range of EU-funded projects, mainly focused on transnational research collaboration and business support.
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James Crawley
Academic Lead
James is a Senior Lecturer in Enterprise at Manchester Met, with many years’ experience working alongside SME owners to help them achieve their growth potential.
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Jennie Shorley
Principal Investigator
Jennie is the Academic Director at the Centre for Enterprise at Manchester Metropolitan University and PI for CDI. Jennie is a strategic leader in various aspects of engagement and knowledge exchange and is passionate about connecting the university, research and education with society and business.
Manchester Metropolitan University
“Greater Manchester is a pioneer in cutting-edge digital technologies. By bringing together the consortium of universities and key industry partners, CDI allows Greater Manchester businesses to tap into and utilise this breadth of North West expertise. It is fantastic to be part of such an exciting programme that aims to future-proof businesses and help them thrive and grow in the current climate and ultimately greatly impact the North West economy.”
