Energynomics is media partner for the Manchester Business Forum, a high-impact business conference organized by the British Romanian Chamber of Commerce (BRCC) together with the Consulate General of Romania in Manchester and the Embassy of Romania in London.
Event details
- Date & time: 04/02/2026, 10:00 am
- Location: Consulate General of Romania in Manchester, Abbey House, First Floor, 32 Booth Street, Manchester, M24AB
Purpose and focus
The forum is designed to support Romanian companies that want to expand operations in the Greater Manchester City Region and the North West of the UK, by connecting them with potential partners—including members of local Chambers of Commerce.
At the same time, the event aims to attract UK investors to explore opportunities in Romania, including financing options through Romania’s National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP).
This business mission brings together industry leaders from Romania and the UK to build long-term relationships and unlock opportunities across two priority areas:
- Digitalization / AI / New Tech
- Green Energy
Why participate
Participants will have the chance to:
- Connect with relevant decision-makers and partners
- Gain practical information on:
- How to establish or scale a company in the UK
- Available funding, grants, and local support programs
- Opportunities via Romania’s €28.5 billion NRRP fund for EU-backed partnerships
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Explore Greater Manchester as an innovation hub, described as the #1 destination for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the UK, with a strong economy, diverse industries, and strong infrastructure.
Who should join
The organizers invite:
- Romanian companies seeking market expansion, clients, or joint ventures in the UK
- British companies interested in EU funding or Romanian market entry
- Innovation leaders, consultancy firms, and public sector representatives
- Investors exploring greenfield or brownfield projects
Agenda (highlights)
10:00–10:15 – Introductory messages
- Consulate General of Romania in Manchester
- Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce
- British Romanian Chamber of Commerce
10:15–11:35 – Presentations
- Manchester Investment and Development Agency Service (MIDAS)
- Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce (GMCC)
- Tech UK
- Manchester Digital
11:35–11:45 – Q&A
11:45–12:00 – Coffee break
12:00–13:00 – Opening a company in the UK, funding and start-up incubators – Ben Davis, Marketing Director, PRAETURA Investment Fund
13:00–13:30 – Lunch & Networking
For delegates only:
13:30–14:30 – 1:1 meetings with Consulate General of Romania in Manchester and Embassy of Romania in UK and/or B2B introductions with UK companies present at the event
15:00–17:00 – Pre-arranged visit at Manchester City Football Club
European Funding Opportunities in Romania (13:00–14:00)
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Information session led by Mrs. Ivona Batali, Director General, MIPE, including the MIPE-developed platform https://oportunitati-ue.gov.ro/ as a single access point for beneficiaries
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Highlighting Romania’s NRRP, approved by the EU Council on December 8, 2023, allocating €28.5 billion (12.8% of Romania’s 2019 GDP) in non-refundable funds
Speakers
- David Hilton – Business Development Director – MIDAS
- Matt Robinson – Head of Programme – Nations and Regions, Tech UK
- Ben Davis – Group Marketing Director – PRAETURA Investment Fund
- Cllr. Nick Small – Liverpool City Council’s Cabinet Member for Growth & Economy
Registration
To express interest in joining the delegation, contact:
Places are limited—early registration is recommended.