MANCHESTER’S DIGITAL STRATEGY
We’re #DoingDigitalTogether.
We put our people at the heart of our plans to build a fair future for everyone, and work collectively to create the right foundations from which people and businesses can thrive. Together, we can make Manchester a leading global digital city by 2026.
OUR VISION
Embracing digital and technology has always been hugely important to Manchester. It creates opportunities for for the people who live here, enriches our thriving tech and digital ecosystem, and has the potential to provide solutions to many of our city’s biggest challenges.
Manchester’s Digital Strategy sets out an aspirational vision that provides the foundation for us to realise our ambitions of becoming a world-leading digital city by 2026. This will be a future where we have digitally skilled residents, future-proofed infrastructure, a thriving digital economy, and a digitally enabled transition to a sustainable and resilient city.
Developed in collaboration with over 63 partners and networks across Greater Manchester’s digital sector, the Strategy puts people at the heart of our plans to build a fair future for everyone.
“The Digital Strategy will ensure that the city continues to support, sustain, and grow our digital ecosystem.”
Councillor Bev Craig of Manchester City Council
OUR PROJECTS
We want our strategy to make a meaningful, tangible, and positive difference to people’s lives.
To realise our ambitions, we have a twelve-month delivery plan.
Here, you can find out more about the breadth of projects that are delivering the strategy and leading the way towards a fair, inclusive, and sustainable digital future.
Through open collaboration, we can create the right foundations for people and businesses to flourish. Together, we can make Manchester a better city for all.
“My life has changed so much. I don’t know how to thank you for everything you have done.”
Mrs. A, Resident, on support received through our Digital Inclusion team.
OUR THEMES
We want to make our incredible city better for each and every one of us. Our strategy is divided into four key priority areas that focus our efforts in helping Manchester to become a more inclusive, connected, aspirational, and sustainable city.
Keep scrolling to find out more about our different themes, and how you can get involved.
REMARKABLE PEOPLE, EXTRAORDINARY OPPORTUNITIES
The digital world is everywhere. We’re all part of it. Each and every one of us. And it’s a world with endless opportunities.
CONNECTING PLACES, ENHANCING LIVES
We’re connecting the (digital) dots and using technologies to bring people together to create better places to live and work.
PIONEERING THE FUTURE, PROSPERITY FOR ALL
What makes Manchester’s future great is our firm focus on inclusivity, sustainability and positivity. This city’s future is your future. Let’s make it amazing.
RISING TO CHALLENGES, FUTURE-PROOFING OUR CITY
Manchester has a mission, to be a zero carbon city by 2038. And we’re using our digital know-how to reduce carbon emissions and deal with the impacts of climate change.
