Manchester Opens £1.7bn Innovation District Sister

Manchester's newly named £1.7 billion innovation district, now called Sister, has opened its doors with the debut of the Renold Building, an incubator for startups. This project, a collaboration between The University of Manchester and Bruntwood SciTech, aims to transform the former UMIST campus into a 4 million sq ft hub for innovation in various sectors, including digital tech and biotechnology. Sister is projected to generate over 10,000 full-time jobs and contribute approximately £1.5 billion annually to the local economy. The name 'Sister' symbolizes the partnership between industry and academia, fostering collaboration and problem-solving. The district will also deliver over 1,500 new homes and ample commercial and public spaces. Sustainable Ventures, a climate tech support organization, is set to be the first tenant of the Renold Building, reinforcing Sister's focus on sustainability and innovation.