Galvia AI opens Manchester office and launches AI Accelerator to power SME innovation in the region.
Leading Irish AI business Galvia AI has expanded into the UK with a new Manchester office.
It plans to create new jobs in the region and will base its UK operations at the Turing Innovation Catalyst (TIC), within Sister – Manchester’s £1.7bn science and technology innovation district.
“AI isn’t just for big-budget tech businesses. It can and should make a real, tangible difference for SMEs, which are the core of the economy”
The expansion is expected to create double-digit job growth and reinforce Manchester’s position as a growing hub for AI and digital innovation.
Headquartered in Galway, Ireland, Galvia specialises in unifying business data and turning it into connected intelligence that predicts, prompts, and drives smarter decisions in real time.
AI Adoption Accelerator
Galvia AI CEO John Clancy
Launching into the UK, Galvia unveiled the Galvia AI Adoption Accelerator, a 5-week programme launching in September in partnership with TIC and law firm Addleshaw Goddard.
The accelerator is designed to give SME leaders a clear understanding of what to do with their data and a strategic plan for integrating AI into their business.
“Manchester has always been a place where ideas thrive and businesses scale with purpose. We’re excited to welcome Galvia to Manchester and support the launch of their accelerator programme – a real opportunity for local SMEs to engage with the potential of AI in a practical, meaningful way,” said Councillor Bev Craig, Leader of Manchester City Council.
John Clancy, CEO and Founder of Galvia AI, explained the company’s decision to expand to Manchester: “We’re excited to establish roots in Manchester – a city with a dynamic tech ecosystem and a clear vision for innovation. Our goal is to empower SMEs by removing barriers to AI adoption and providing practical, scalable solutions that integrate seamlessly with existing systems.”
SMEs often struggle to make use of their data due to siloed systems and limited resources. Galvia addresses this gap with technology that has been developed for both enterprises and SMEs since its founding in 2017.
The company brings together data from across an organisation, unlocking new insights, driving improvement, and enhancing profitability.
“AI isn’t just for big-budget tech businesses. It can and should make a real, tangible difference for SMEs, which are the core of the economy,” added Clancy.
“Together with our partners, we’re very proud to bring our accelerator programme to Manchester. It’s already proven highly successful in Ireland, equipping participants with the knowledge and tools to stay ahead of industry changes and maintain a competitive edge.”
Galvia’s clients range from SMEs in retail, hospitality, and manufacturing to global organizations such as Atos, Nestlé, NTT Data Business Solutions, and several top-ranking universities. The company also intends to partner with SME technology providers in sectors such as retail and hospitality to apply the benefits of AI to their platforms.
Joe Manning, managing director at MIDAS, Manchester’s Inward Investment Agency, welcomed the announcement. “Ireland is one of Greater Manchester’s most important markets, with a whole host of Irish companies choosing to expand here. We’re very pleased to welcome Galvia, with their decision to set up a UK base in our city-region reinforcing Greater Manchester’s status as a key gateway for Irish businesses.”
Manning added: “As the UK’s most AI-ready city, we offer the right mix of talent and support for tech companies to grow and their choice to locate in Sister – Manchester’s £1.7bn science and technology district proves we’re becoming a key European destination for AI businesses looking to expand.”
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