AI on the agenda at In The Know 

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AI on the agenda at In The Know 

 

The opportunities and applications of AI were the focus of our latest In The Know event this week.

 

We were delighted to welcome more than 50 guests to the breakfast session at the Garden Suite in iC2 at Sciontec’s Liverpool Science Park to hear from a panel of experts across a range of sectors.

 

The panel featured Sciontec customers Antony Shimmin from MyCardium AI and Serge Patrick-Heselton of Clixels, alongside Ed Chan, head of legal technology at Hill Dickinson and representatives from two Knowledge Quarter Liverpool organisations – Professor Elizabeth Maitland from AI Sight, and Andrew Borland from the Virtual Engineering Centre.

 

Guests were treated to some fascinating insights around the application of AI in different business settings, how the technology is likely to develop over the coming years and how  businesses can optimise their use of new technology around the needs and strengths of their existing teams and operations.

 

Antony demonstrated how AI not only provided the platform for their game-changing cardiovascular diagnosis platform (increasing accuracy by around 40%), but how he also used it to enhance his everyday work – (who knew Chat GPT could ask you fund raising questions in a Mancunian accent!?). 

 

Also working in the healthcare space, Elizabeth discussed how AI can be utilised to diagnose patients more quickly, using a low-cost solution to provide more accurate diabetic eye-screening services.

 

For Andrew and Serge, the message of the day was that AI is a tool to be used to increase productivity – not something to be feared. Whilst for Edmund, a couple of examples on how not to use AI (and earn some embarrassing legal losses) featured in his whistle-stop tour around the complex field of AI regulation and implementation.

 

Audience questions led to some equally interesting debate, with AI likened to a baby. Be careful what you ask for, and how you say it, if you want it to grow up nicely!

 

They also enjoyed delicious coffee and breakfast pastries from our friends at Miles Coffee in iC1.

 

The next KQ Liverpool ‘In The Know’ event will be announced in the coming weeks.

 

KQ Liverpool joins international innovation districts group

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It becomes the first in the UK to take part in The Global Institute on Innovation Districts’ Connect Programme

Knowledge Quarter Liverpool (KQ Liverpool) has joined an international networking and collaboration programme led by The Global Institute on Innovation Districts (GIID).

Over the next two years, it will participate in Connect, a highly-curated initiative providing access to a community of innovation districts at various stages of development from across the world to collaborate with peers and share best practice on issues such as governance, finance, growth strategies and expanding inclusive employment opportunities.

KQ Liverpool will also gain exclusive access to GIID’s empirical research and a nuanced, longitudinal analysis of district progression, uncovering key factors and interventions that accelerate growth while learning from stalled efforts.

Fellow members of the Connect programme include innovation districts in Nagaoka City (Japan), Gold Coast (Australia), Oklahoma City (USA), and Ñuble (Chile).

Andrew Lewis, Chief Executive at Liverpool City Council and Chair of KQ Liverpool, said:

“Liverpool has always been a city region that proudly faces the world and this new partnership is a great opportunity for us to showcase our innovation district on a global stage.

“It also offers us the chance to learn from our peers in the GIID community and refine our vision for KQ Liverpool and the innovation services we deliver alongside our partner organisations.”

The new membership will stand alongside KQ Liverpool’s existing partnership with UK Innovation Districts Group (UKIDG).

Innovate UK Business Growth establishes its base in KQ Liverpool

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We are excited to announce that Innovate UK Business Growth has chosen Knowledge Quarter Liverpool (KQ Liverpool) as a new in-person location! This decision reinforces KQ Liverpool’s status as a premier ecosystem for high-growth innovation.

Located in one of the healthiest buildings in the world, companies will have to opportunity to meet with their Innovation and Growth Specialist in this state-of-the-art facility at The Spine. This environment is perfect for continuing their mission of helping businesses unlock their full potential through innovation. Their tailored approach will connect pioneering companies in Liverpool with invaluable resources, networks, and investment opportunities, empowering them to grow, attract investment, and expand onto the global stage.

Innovate UK Business Growth is Innovate UK’s national business growth and scaling service, accelerating the ambitions of its clients through one-to-one support from over 450 innovation and growth specialists embedded across the UK.

Knowledge Quarter Liverpool (KQ Liverpool) is a world-leading, 450-acre urban innovation district that occupies over half of Liverpool’s city centre. Home to influential players in science, health, and technology, KQ Liverpool is dedicated to creating an environment where like-minded organisations, academics, and scientists can collaborate to drive impactful change.

With Innovate UK Business Growth’s presence in the district, we are poised to elevate Liverpool’s position as a ecosystem for high-growth innovation and create new opportunities for businesses in the region.

For more information about our ecosystem and how KQ Liverpool is driving innovation, visit our website.