Irish artificial intelligence company Galvia AI has opened a new office in Manchester, with plans to drive job creation and support SME innovation across the North West. The expansion, backed by Manchester City Council, MIDAS (Manchester’s inward investment agency), and Irish Consul General Sarah Mangan, strengthens ties between Greater Manchester and Ireland’s tech sector.
Headquartered in Galway, Galvia will base its UK operations at the Turing Innovation Catalyst (TIC), part of Sister – Manchester’s £1.7bn science and technology innovation district.
Galvia’s AI solutions help businesses unlock the power of their data by turning it into connected intelligence that predicts, prompts, and supports smarter decision-making in real time. Its clients include global firms like Nestlé, Atos, and NTT Data, as well as SMEs across multiple sectors.
At a high-profile launch event on 3 June, Galvia unveiled its AI Adoption Accelerator, a five-week programme launching this September in partnership with TIC and law firm Addleshaw Goddard. Aimed at SME leaders, the accelerator will demystify AI and deliver clear, practical strategies to implement it effectively.
“Our goal is to empower SMEs by removing barriers to AI adoption and providing practical, scalable solutions,” said John Clancy, Galvia CEO and Founder.
Councillor Bev Craig, Leader of Manchester City Council, welcomed the move:
“Manchester has always been a place where ideas thrive. Initiatives like this can unlock our region’s entrepreneurial potential and make AI innovation accessible to all.”
Joe Manning, Managing Director of MIDAS, added:
“Galvia’s decision to base their UK operations in Manchester reinforces the city’s reputation as a leading European hub for AI and digital innovation.”
Galvia’s expansion adds momentum to Manchester’s £2bn AI ecosystem, which already employs almost 15,000 people. The company also plans to collaborate with SME tech providers in retail and hospitality to embed AI tools directly into their platforms.
