Sport x Tech Bridge Manchester
Manchester is a global sporting powerhouse and the UK’s fastest-growing city. It is a place where legacy meets rapid evolution. Sport x Tech Bridge Manchester is an exclusive event series designed to bridge the gap between elite sport and cutting-edge innovation.
We empower the city’s sporting stakeholders to engage with the tech ecosystem, while providing startups with a direct pipeline to collaborate with world-class teams and athletes as partners and investors.
2026 Sport x Tech Bridge Manchester Event Series
Held at Venture Cafe Manchester at Sister, 32a Altrincham Streeet, Manchester M1 7JR
Health and Longevity
12 February 2026
Timed with the Winter Olympics, this session explored "The Sport Bridge" from gold medals to longevity. We examined how elite athlete recovery is being adapted to solve critical challenges in the NHS and elderly care.
International Capital Transfer
11 June 2026
Launching alongside the FIFA World Cup opening day, this event will focus on Manchester’s role in the global market. We will present a "Station F" incubator vision to the city’s major sporting clubs, focusing on exporting local innovation to the world stage.
Advanced Manufacturing 2 July 2026
During the F1 British Grand Prix weekend, we will bring the Silverstone Tech Cluster to Manchester. This session will bridge the gap between high-performance automotive engineering and Manchester’s software ecosystem to accelerate local manufacturing and logistics.
Diversity & Leadership
20 August 2026
As the Premier League season kicks off, we shift the focus to "Off-Pitch" leadership. This event will highlight the data scientists and strategists behind the teams, aiming to inspire diverse talent to enter high-level technical and commercial roles.
Northern Tech Powerhouse 15 October 2026
Coinciding with the Rugby League World Cup, we will celebrate the "Code of the North". This event focuses on "Tough Tech" - ruggedised hardware, advanced materials, and defense technology born in the industrial heartlands of the M62 corridor.