The Liverpool City Region is a global gateway founded on science, invention and trade, a place for pioneers that’s been changing the world for more than 300 years.
As an established centre of excellence for financial services, maritime trade and manufacturing, Liverpool City Region continues to innovate and grow. Today, it is at the forefront of world-first discoveries and industrial applications in infection control, high-performance and cognitive computing and materials chemistry.
Liverpool City Region boasts several key sectors poised for investment growth:
Health and Life Sciences: The city region is making significant strides in healthcare innovation, particularly in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and health tech, driven by local universities and research institutions.
Advanced Manufacturing: Leveraging a strong industrial heritage, Liverpool City Region is a leader in advanced manufacturing technologies, including automation and robotics, which are crucial for improving productivity and efficiency.
Digital Creative and Technology: With a thriving tech ecosystem, the region is home to numerous digital start-ups and creative agencies, focusing on areas like gaming, film, and digital marketing.
Professional, Business and Financial Services: Liverpool City Region is an established hub for financial services, attracting firms in banking, insurance, and professional services, supported by a skilled workforce and favourable business environment.
These sectors represent exciting opportunities for growth and collaboration, contributing to the region’s overall economic development and are underpinned by the following:
Maritime and Logistics: With its strategic port, the region plays a vital role in maritime trade and logistics, attracting investment in shipping, supply chain management, and port infrastructure.
Renewable Energy: The city is investing in sustainable technologies, focusing on renewable energy solutions, such as wind and solar, aligning with global sustainability goals.
Life Sciences Innovation Zone: With the potential to drive up to £800m of Government and private investment and create 8,000 jobs, the Innovation Zone is dedicated to drive growth and foster collaboration within the life sciences sector.
Freeport: The Liverpool City Region is home to the country’s leading transatlantic port, is a natural freeport location as the UK’s biggest western facing port, handling 45% of the UK’s trade from the United States.
Education and Training: The presence of several universities fosters innovation and talent development, making education and training a key area for investment.
Follow the links below to discover more about our key sectors and the benefits of being located here.
Health and Life Sciences
Liverpool City Region is a UK leader in health and life sciences innovation, home to Europe’s largest biomanufacturing cluster, world-class research institutions, and cutting-edge facilities driving breakthroughs in vaccines, therapeutics, and infectious disease control.
Professional Business Services
Discover why Liverpool City Region is a leading UK hub for professional and business services. With a thriving ecosystem, skilled talent pool, and competitive costs, it’s the smart choice for growth and investment.
Infection Prevention and Control
Liverpool City Region has an established and thriving vaccine ecosystem that is competitive and viable.
Advanced Manufacturing
From smart factories to clean growth innovation, Liverpool City Region is a powerhouse of advanced manufacturing—offering global connectivity, a skilled workforce, and cutting-edge R&D facilities for next-gen industrial solutions.
Creative and Technology
A vibrant ecosystem of creators, coders, and innovators, Liverpool City Region is one of the UK’s fastest-growing tech hubs—blending world-class digital infrastructure with a thriving creative scene in gaming, immersive tech, film, and AI.
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