Innovation is key to success in this rapidly changing world but did you know GM Further Education Colleges can support your business growth and productivity.

Date: 24/06/2024
Author: Hilary Orr
Company: Trafford College Group

Innovation is key to success in this rapidly changing world but did you know GM Further Education Colleges can support your business growth and productivity.

The Further Education Innovation Fund (FEIF), an initiative by Innovate UK, is designed to stimulate local business innovation and amplify the contribution of Further Education Colleges (FECs) within their local innovation ecosystem. £2.5 million was granted to the Greater Manchester Colleges (GMColleges) to fulfil the city-region’s ambitions. The FEIF-funded programme aims to bolster the role of FECs in broadening innovation support to enhance productivity across Greater Manchester. This includes fostering the adoption of innovative technologies and processes, and facilitating business growth and productivity.


A NEW Business Innovation Support Service has been created at Trafford & Stockport College Group and is designed to help you think differently and bring your new innovative ideas to life.

Innovation doesn’t have to be costly, it doesn’t have to involve an invention, and it doesn’t have to be grand. It simply means making changes that will enhance your business. This could be a process change to boost your productivity, modifying your business model to reach customers in new ways, reducing waste and inefficiency to operate more sustainably, or diversifying your business to tap into a whole new market.

The beauty of innovation lies in its flexibility - it can be applied to any aspect of your business and offers a multitude of benefits. Our dedicated innovation team is here to support you in identifying or implementing the changes you need to prosper.

We can support your business in;

Boosting Productivity: We can help you increase efficiency.

Discovering New Opportunities: We’ll assist you in identifying fresh prospects for your business.

Upskilling Workshops and Events: We offer workshops and events to enhance your skills.

Access to Our Immersive Technology Suites and Anatomage Tables: You could have access to our state-of-the-art technology suites and anatomage table.

Training and Workforce Development: We provide training programmes for workforce development.

Access to Talent: We can connect you with skilled professionals.

Access to Funding and R&D Tax Credits: We can guide you on how to secure funding and R&D tax credits.

Green Technologies, Retrofitting for Efficiency: We can help you implement green technologies and retrofit your operations for better efficiency.

Access to Research and Development Support: Signposting opportunities in support of your research and development initiatives.

Access to Support for the Development of New Products and Services: We can assist you in developing new products and services.

If you’re a company actively seeking growth through the implementation of new ideas, we encourage you to reach out to Trafford & Stockport College Group. We’re here to ensure your first step towards innovation is in the right direction. If you’re committed to the future and open to new ideas, we’re eager to hear from you.

Get in touch with the team to find out more : Hilary Orr / Julie Abbott employers@tcg.ac.uk 0161 296 5950