The UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) is the UK Government’s domestic replacement for the European Structural and Investment Fund (ESIF), designed to empower local areas by investing in people, places, communities, and businesses. Through this fund, local authorities are equipped to deliver tailored interventions that foster inclusive growth, innovation, and resilience.
Modern Worker for the Modern Workplace — these focuses on building capabilities in key growth sectors, supporting underrepresented talent, and embedding digital skills into everyday work. Together, these initiatives represent a values-led and innovation-driven response to regional needs, helping to future-proof Greater Manchester’s economy by fostering inclusive entrepreneurship, immersive technology adoption, and AI-readiness in the modern workplace.
In 2023, IN4 Group was awarded £846,900 by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) under the UKSPF’s E22 strand: Support for Local Business. This investment has enabled IN4 to deliver a targeted, high-impact programme of business support initiatives designed to empower entrepreneurs, scale start-ups, and prepare the region’s workforce for the future. Delivered across 15 months through three flagship programmes — FreelanceHER 100 , Gametech365 , and
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