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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

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

HIGHEST

Number of specialist hospitals outside of London

UK

Centre for Tropical & Infectious Diseases

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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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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

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Liverpool Central major revamp project sees Council appoint design team to reimagine city gateway

Liverpool’s busiest gateway is set for a major transformation as Liverpool City Council has appointed a leading specialist design team to shape a new long-term vision for the Central Station area. Led by Hawkins\Brown, the team will develop a Strategic Regeneration Framework (SRF) to guide ambitious plans for investment, placemaking and renewal around the station, …

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£2bn Investment Fund set to deliver 520,000 square feet of commercial space and over 2,800 jobs in first tranche

Liverpool City Region’s £2bn Investment Fund is set to unlock more than 520,000 square feet of high-quality office, lab and light industrial space in its first tranche, supporting over 2,800 jobs. Dozens of projects worth more than £1bn answered a call for investable schemes following the launch of the City Region’s largest ever investment fund at MIPIM in March. Guided …

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New Investment Strategy to deliver long-term growth, jobs and higher living standards in Liverpool City Region

A new Liverpool City Region Investment Strategy was launched today (TUES) that prioritises long-term growth, job creation and raising living standards. Unveiled at UKREiiF, the strategy will guide how the City Region’s new £2bn Investment Fund is deployed, with the Combined Authority moving from a fragmented, grant-based approach to a new joined-up finance-led strategic investment model as …

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