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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. 

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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.


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Health and Life Sciences

Discover an inspiring region with state-of-the-art scientific facilities and world-leading academic institutions driving innovation in key health & life science fields.

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Advanced Manufacturing

A place for makers and creators, Liverpool City Region presents unrivalled transatlantic links and fast access to markets and consumers across the world.

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Digital Creative and Technology

Home to some of the most advanced computing, data and AI technologies in the world, discover what our capabilities can do for your scientific discoveries.

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Professional and Financial Services

Liverpool City Region is a go-to destination for those in the Business, Professional and Financial Services sector in search of new opportunities and connections.

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News & Events

Colin Sinclair, Chief Executive of Knowledge Quarter Liverpool and Sciontec Developments Limited

Top property professional appointed to head up high-powered Liverpool City Region investment task force

ONE of the region’s most influential property professionals has been appointed to head up the Invest Liverpool City Region (ILCR) Partnership …
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Mayors Steve Rotheram and Andy Burnham at MIPIM 2025.

‘Northern Arc’ linked by a Liverpool-Manchester Railway could match Oxford-Cambridge growth potential

Mayors of North West city regions convene investors to explore untapped potential of a ‘Northern Arc’ to drive UK’s economic growth  New railway …
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Mayor Steve Rotheram speaking at MIPIM (Pic: Phil Magowan)

Investment doesn’t just happen, you have to win it…

Liverpool City Region sends top-level delegation to world’s leading property festival, MIPIM L Mayor explains why it’s vital to be there …
Read moreInvestment doesn’t just happen, you have to win it…

Liverpool City Region to showcase £11 billion real estate opportunities to global investors

The Liverpool City Region is heading to MIPIM 2025 with a bold ambition: to showcase £11 billion-worth of transformative real estate projects to the …
Read moreLiverpool City Region to showcase £11 billion real estate opportunities to global investors
Sci-Tech Daresbury Futures Club

Sci-Tech Daresbury announces latest trailblazers to join Future Club

Leading science and innovation campus Sci-Tech Daresbury has revealed the fifth cohort of the Future Club, its exclusive business growth …
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Liverpool John Lennon Airport

2024 was LJLA’s busiest year since 2011, with more to look forward to in 2025

Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA) handled 5.1 million passengers in 2024, taking the airport beyond 5 million passengers for the first time since …
Read more2024 was LJLA’s busiest year since 2011, with more to look forward to in 2025

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