Download a free membership brochure and discover the benefits of joining the Manchester Digital community for your business.
The place where businesses become part of something bigger.
Manchester Digital membership isn't a subscription. It's a way into the infrastructure that Greater Manchester's tech sector runs on - the networks, the talent pipelines, the policy conversations and the relationships that drive real business growth.
The value is there. You unlock it by telling us what you need.
For most members, one hire, one partnership or one new client covers the annual cost of membership.
Everything else - the connections, the visibility, the influence, the programmes - is upside. But it starts with a conversation. Tell us your priorities and we'll show you exactly how we can help.
Need something more tailored? Beyond membership, we work with businesses on bespoke projects - from graduate screening to tender collaboration and workforce planning.
What membership gives you access to
Every member gets the same access. The tier reflects your size, not your standing. What you get out of it depends on what you put in.
Hire better
Talent pipelines, apprenticeships and unlimited job listings built for GM tech
Win work
Connections and collaboration that open doors to new business and tenders
Raise your profile
Thought leadership, news and events promoted across our channels
Shape the sector
A direct voice into regional and national policy
Stay connected
Roundtables and forums with the people building Greater Manchester tech
Know the market
Insights and reports that give you a real read on where the region is heading
Business membership tiers
Seven tiers. Same access. Your size determines the tier - your priorities determine the value.
Businesses
Freelancer
For sole traders
+ VAT annually
Startup
For businesses who have been trading for less than 12 months. Price valid for first 12 months only
+ VAT annually
Initiator
For startups who have been trading for more than 12 months, or businesses with 2-10 employees
+ VAT annually
Pioneer
For businesses with 11-25 employees
+ VAT annually
Elevator
For businesses with 26-60 employees
+ VAT annually
Amplifier
For businesses with 61-100 employees
+ VAT annually
Scaler
For businesses with 101 - 250 employees
+ VAT annually
Trailblazer
For businesses with 250+ employees
+ VAT annually
Associate member tiers
For organisations with a specific role in the Greater Manchester tech ecosystem. A different kind of membership built around what you do.
Education and Recruitment
Educator
For colleges and universities
+ VAT annually
Educator Plus
For colleges or universities seeking enhanced benefits of membership
+ VAT annually
Recruiter
For recruiters who specialise in digital and tech
+ VAT annually
Membership works when you make it work
The businesses that get the most from Manchester Digital are the ones that tell us what they need. One conversation with our team is often enough to unlock value you didn't know was there.
Not sure where to start? Share your priorities and we'll take it from there.
Got questions before you join? Read our FAQs.
Make a difference
By joining Manchester Digital's community, as well as benefiting from the products and services we offer, you are helping us to make the industry better for everyone. Our work makes a difference to your business.
All members agree to a code of practice. Members govern the association, which is chaired by Alison Ross of Auto Trader, with support from eight directors appointed by the membership. Katie Gallagher is the managing director who runs the Manchester Digital team.