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Partnership 2025

Private sector can help build a sustainable, innovative and prosperous future by investing in Liverpool City Region’s growth story

An ambitious public-private sector initiative will unlock significant real estate and capital investment opportunities for private sector partners to boost the dynamic transformation of the Liverpool City Region, driving a new era of economic growth. That powerful message was the cornerstone of a Liverpool City Region Combined Authority event held at The Venue at the …

Read morePrivate sector can help build a sustainable, innovative and prosperous future by investing in Liverpool City Region’s growth story

JLR invests £500 million into creating EV factory of the future in Merseyside

Gaydon, UK – 26th September 2024: JLR has announced a £500 million investment to transform its historic Halewood facility to support the parallel production of electric vehicles, alongside existing combustion and hybrid models. Originally built in 1963 to produce the Ford Anglia, Halewood is being transformed for the electric era. With £250 million already invested, …

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Trio of new partnerships add to the golden touch at Sci-Tech Daresbury

The continued growth and expansion of Sci-Tech Daresbury has attracted three more companies to form strategic relationships with the campus, adding to the mix of world class business support, expertise, and specialist services available at the site. Joining the cohort of Gold Partners this year is the financial powerhouse, Lloyds Bank, along with Bouygues, the …

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Innovation Zone funding set to back health tech firms of the future

A new centre aimed at commercialising Health and Life Science research will be set up at the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) Daresbury Laboratory thanks to £1.8m in Innovation Zone funding from the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority. Led by UKRI’s Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), the Health Tech Business Incubation Centre (Health …

Read moreInnovation Zone funding set to back health tech firms of the future
Violet Phase 2 development at Sci-Tech Daresbury

Robotic labs, fighting infections and skills training among first seven Innovation Zone projects set for approval

Building robotic labs and expanding Sci-Tech Daresbury are among the first seven Liverpool City Region Innovation Zone projects set for approval.  £26.5m of Innovation Zone funding is being sought to support the seven projects which will cost nearly £83m in total.  They are among 21 projects being developed in the first phase of the 10-year, £160m Life …

Read moreRobotic labs, fighting infections and skills training among first seven Innovation Zone projects set for approval
The Innovation Centre at Sci-Tech Daresbury

Leader in automation announces Sci-Tech Daresbury as home for new northern base

Leader in automation announces Sci-Tech Daresbury as home for new northern base

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The Spine and Knowledge Quarter Liverpool

Millions of pounds of funding unlocked as Liverpool City Region Investment Zone opens for business

Liverpool City Region Life Sciences Investment Zone has officially launched – paving the way for up to £800m of public and private investment and 8,000 new jobs.  It follows the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Liverpool City Region Combined Authority and the Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, unlocking the first …

Read moreMillions of pounds of funding unlocked as Liverpool City Region Investment Zone opens for business
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EVENTUKREiiF 2024

Location: Leeds City Centre – Royal Armouries Leeds & Leeds Dock, New Dock, Armouries Dr, Leeds LS10 1LT Date: 21 – 23 May 2024

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EVENTWorld Vaccine Congress

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Liverpool City Region’s Investment Zone plans to supercharge health and life sciences and create 8,000 jobs

The unveiling of Liverpool City Region’s Life Sciences Investment Zone plans marks a significant milestone in the region’s economic development and global impact. With ambitions to create 8,000 new jobs and contribute to saving lives worldwide, this initiative underscores the area’s commitment to innovation and progress. The Prospectus not only highlights the region’s existing strengths …

Read moreLiverpool City Region’s Investment Zone plans to supercharge health and life sciences and create 8,000 jobs
AstraZeneca Speke

Chancellor confirms AstraZeneca to build £450m vaccine factory in Liverpool

The pharmaceutical firm’s investment will boost the UK’s Life Sciences sector. Today (6 March) pharmaceutical firm AstraZeneca has outlined plans to invest £650 million in the UK – helping boost the UK’s world leading Life Sciences sector and grow the economy. This significant investment will enhance public health protection and pandemic preparedness.    AstraZeneca intends to …

Read moreChancellor confirms AstraZeneca to build £450m vaccine factory in Liverpool
Innovation Investment

Liverpool City Region Investment Zone funding to be doubled to £160m

Funding for Liverpool City Region’s Life Science Investment Zone is to be doubled to £160m and its benefits extended from five to 10 years, under revised plans to be discussed by the Combined Authority. The Investment Zone is due to start operating in spring next year and is expected to double employment in the life …

Read moreLiverpool City Region Investment Zone funding to be doubled to £160m
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