A place to inspire, Support and discover

Welcome the district where innovation and excellence meet, and you’re invited to be part of it.

Welcome to KQ Liverpool

Welcome to Liverpool’s Innovation District.

It is our Mission to deliver inclusive growth in KQ Liverpool and across the City Region, through partnership, collaboration, and innovation; continuing to create something that is greater than the sum of its parts.

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SCHOOLS

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BUSINESSES

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KQ Liverpool is where Big Ideas become a reality

Ever wondered what happens inside a science lab, a tech start-up or a cutting-edge hospital?

At KQ Liverpool, we open those doors for students; letting them see, touch and experience the exciting opportunities waiting for them.

From illustrated books and fun workshops for younger pupils, to workplace visits and paid internships for 16-18 year olds, our free programmes help students connect the dots between school, skills and their future careers.

For Schools
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where ambitious businesses call home

Here, in the heart of Liverpool’s innovation district, you’ll find more than just offices labs, schools and universities.

You’ll find a vibrant community where ideas are born, collaborations flourish and a thinking-outside-the-box mentality feels like the norm.

KQ Liverpool is a place where you’re surrounded by talent, creativity and the kind of energy that pushes businesses forward, rather than holding them back.

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For Businesses
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and Where innovation shapes the entire city region…

At KQ Liverpool, innovation doesn’t just happen behind closed doors, it changes lives across the Liverpool City Region.

Our innovation district is home to pioneering businesses, research and culture that fuel the city’s growth and ambition, with plenty of live investment opportunities too.

Every day, we’re building connections that make Liverpool stronger, more inclusive and more prosperous.

For Everyone
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KQ Liverpool aims to accelerate the UK's productivity by focusing on improving health outcomes, building world-leading facilities, and investing in education and training

Colin Sinclair, KQ Liverpool CEO

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News & Updates

News & Updates

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Liverpool named as European Capital of Innovation finalist
Liverpool named as European Capital of Innovation finalist

The European Commission has today announced the finalists of the 2026 European Capital of Innovation Awards (iCapital), celebrating cities at the forefront of urban innovation for over a decade.

KQ Liverpool skills programme reaches hundreds of LCR students
KQ Liverpool skills programme reaches hundreds of LCR students

Knowledge Quarter Liverpool’s KQ Futures Programme has engaged with more than 500 children and young people in its first full year of activity.

iiCON and SME partner reach key stage in development of new Pneumoccal Disease Vaccine
iiCON and SME partner reach key stage in development of new Pneumoccal Disease Vaccine

The Infection Innovation Consortium: iiCON and partners have launched the first human challenge trial for a new vaccine for pneumococcal disease – marking a key milestone in a collaborative global project that is offering new hope in the fight against the disease.