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HEALTH AND LIFE SCIENCES

Liverpool City Region is a UK government Health and Life Sciences Innovation Zone, as well as being formally recognises as a leading hub for vaccine discovery, development and manufacturing.

Explore exceptional opportunities in the Liverpool City Region, which features one of Europe’s largest concentrations of biomanufacturing and pharmaceutical clusters. Here, global brands are at the forefront of innovation, advancing everything from cutting-edge clinical research to large-scale production of pharmaceuticals, vaccines, and biologics.

Key highlights of our vibrant ecosystem include:

  • Europe’s largest biomanufacturing cluster.
  • A leading UK hub for vaccine discovery, development, and manufacturing, recognized by the UK government.
  • The highest number of specialist hospitals outside of London.
  • Home to the UK Centre for Tropical and Infectious Prevention and Control.

£2bn

Collaborative R&D investment each year

25,000

core life sciences students.

#1

Research institution in the world for Tropical Medicine

2,250

people employed by major players in pharmaceutical manufacturing

HQ

For The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) in the north

HIGHEST

Number of specialist hospitals outside of London

UK

Centre for Tropical & Infectious Diseases

ONE

Of the largest academic and clinical campuses in the UK

Health and Life Sciences Innovation Zone

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Innovation thrives within our facilities and partnerships

Liverpool Knowledge Quarter, a renowned academic and clinical campus housing influential players in science, health, and medtech, including the northern headquarters of the Royal College of Physicians.

Collaboration between Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) and the University of Liverpool, fostering the UK’s largest concentration of translational public sector research into infectious diseases.

The Pandemic Institute, launched in 2021, accelerates responses to emerging infections and future pandemic threats.

The iiCON consortium, a nexus for infection innovation R&D, uniting academia, NHS, and industry.

Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) at Sci-Tech Daresbury, featuring IBM’s Supercomputer and The Hartree Centre, offering cutting-edge digital technologies and expertise in AI and Quantum specialties.

The Digital Innovation Facility, supporting tech companies with collaborative solutions in robotics, data analytics, artificial intelligence, and more.

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AstraZeneca logo on transparent background
Baxter logo in white
Bristol Myers Squibb logo in white
Nestle logo in white
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Pharmaron logo

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Whatever your business ambition, requirement or opportunity in the UK and Europe – talk to one of our team to see how we can help. We are in the business of delivering value, success and excellence for our clients and we’re waiting to speak with you.

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News & Events

Liverpool named as European Capital of Innovation finalist
Liverpool named as European Capital of Innovation finalist

The European Commission has today announced the fi nalists of the 2026 European Capital of Innovation Awards (iCapital), celebrating cities at the forefront of urban innovation for over a decade. Supported by the European Innovation Council under Horizon Europe, the iCapital prize is awarded to cities that act as front-runners in leveraging innovation to shape …

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Liverpool City Region's Growth Plan is 10-year blueprint to boost the economy
Liverpool City Region’s Growth Plan is 10-year blueprint to boost the economy

‘Bold and ambitious’ plan to add £10bn to the Liverpool City Region economy and create tens of thousands of jobs Mayor Steve Rotheram today launched a ‘bold and ambitious’ 10-year blueprint to create tens of thousands of jobs and add £10bn to the Liverpool City Region economy. Built on innovation and collaboration, the Liverpool City …

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Three Indian innovators join Sci-Tech Daresbury through Soft Landing Programme
Three Indian innovators join Sci-Tech Daresbury through Soft Landing Programme

Sci-Tech Daresbury has further cemented its reputation as a gateway for global innovation with the arrival of three dynamic, growing  Indian digital companies – TIBS Global, VenPep Solutions, and Everleaves Systems – through its acclaimed Soft Landing Programme. These companies represent cutting-edge advancements across industrial IoT, automation, software and app development, AI and embedded engineering, …

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