- The University of Manchester is launching a partnership with Government's independent advisory Council on Industrial Strategy to share research, knowledge and expertise.
- Manchester has been announced as the headquarters of the Industrial Strategy Advisory Council (ISAC) where it will build strong connections with local institutions and partners.
- The partnership will be facilitated by Unit M, the University's gateway for innovation. With a mandate to drive inclusive growth, Unit M brings together the University's expertise, offers a single-entry point for partners, and works to support new collaborations.
The University of Manchester and the Industrial Strategy Advisory Council (ISAC) have established a groundbreaking strategic partnership. The first of its kind, this partnership will give the ISAC access to the University's research and expertise to drive forward recommendations for the Government's Industrial Strategy.
The Industrial Strategy Advisory Council, reporting to the Department for Business and Trade and HM Treasury, has been tasked with bringing together views from business, academia and industry to further the Government's mission to drive economic growth across the country.
Greater Manchester has been leading the way for many years, and the launch of the partnership coincides with the announcement that the Industrial Strategy Advisory Council (ISAC) will be headquartered in Manchester, giving the Council direct access to world class universities, innovative businesses and pro-growth institutions.
The University's gateway for innovation, Unit M will work closely with the ISAC, an independent body responsible for advising Government on the Industrial Strategy, to bring the partnership vision to life and support its commitment to oversee effective implementation of the Industrial Strategy.
The Council's presence in Manchester will also ensure that their work benefits from real insight into how to drive growth at a local level reflecting the insights of local leaders, businesses and institutions.
The partnership will support the Council's monitoring of the growth-driving sectors of the Government's Industrial Strategy to establish evidence and data to support a shared understanding of how they are developing. Though it will have a national focus, it will also leverage an in-depth knowledge of Greater Manchester to give a regional perspective to the Industrial Strategy.
Dame Clare Barclay DBE, Chair of the Industrial Strategy Advisory Council (ISAC), said: "I am delighted to launch our new partnership with the University of Manchester. This partnership demonstrates the Council's commitment to working collaboratively with world class institutions such as the University of Manchester to share knowledge and research in support of our shared objectives.
"This partnership will strengthen the Council's ability to advise Government by enhancing our collaboration with the local innovative institutions and businesses that are so crucial to driving economic growth in the UK."
Minister for the Industrial Strategy, Blair McDougall MP said: "Our modern Industrial Strategy is kickstarting an era of economic prosperity, and this landmark partnership will help provide expert advice as we continue to effectively deliver our Strategy over the next decade.
"By bringing academia and industry together, this partnership will unlock the local innovation we need to drive economic growth into Greater Manchester and every part of the country."
