Find out what’s going on throughout the Knowledge Quarter and the wider city.

RCP KQ Liverpool event

Collaboration and cross-sector conversations are key to inclusive innovation and inward investment.

A recent RCP & KQ Liverpool Roundtable brought together local leaders from the public, private and education sectors to discuss the current strengths and future opportunities for enhancing Liverpool’s innovation district.
22nd March 2023/by efarrington

HEMISPHERE to become one of first new builds in the UK designed to achieve six global sustainability accreditations

As part of the pre-let campaign launch, new CGI images and an animation have been released today at MIPIM, showcasing HEMISPHERE by Sciontec, the new £56m, innovation-led development on Paddington Village.
15th March 2023/by efarrington

Why real estate investors are focusing on life sciences

Ahead of MIPIM, this blog explores why real estate investors are focusing on life sciences.
10th March 2023/by efarrington

Radically changing the way we think about health at work

In this short blog, CEO Colin Sinclair makes the link between health and productivity in the workplace.
3rd March 2023/by efarrington

New testing facility targets Liverpool’s health challenges

A specialist unit has opened at the new Royal Liverpool University Hospital which will perform clinical trials aimed at tackling some of the region’s most common diseases.
24th February 2023/by efarrington

KQ Liverpool launches suite of Innovation and Growth Services

Liverpool City Region businesses to benefit from a wide range of free business support.
8th February 2023/by efarrington

KQ Liverpool – A Year In Review – 2022

As we return to the office after the festive break, we can’t help but reflect on the connections made, knowledge shared and the unique developments launched across our innovation district during 2022.
10th January 2023/by efarrington
Roundtable meeting

Business Desk Roundtable focuses on ambition and levelling up

A prestigious round-table of high profile business and public sector leaders spoke of their hopes for the region in the latest Invest North conference.
15th December 2022/by efarrington

Research at the Royal will explore new infection tackling tech

An innovative study has been launched at the Royal Liverpool University Hospital to explore how a new antimicrobial coating can protect the NHS by reducing healthcare associated infections (HAIs).
14th December 2022/by Sally Bloor

Liverpool to benefit from £23.4M boost for National Biofilms Innovation Centre

The new funding package will build upon NBIC’s collective strength as the UK’s national centre and support the continued expansion of world-class research and innovation.
12th December 2022/by efarrington

KQ Liverpool launches schools programme to inspire next generation of innovators

Students will gain a better understanding as to the many different routes that can lead to a career in the health and life sciences, tech, digital and creative sectors.
21st November 2022/by efarrington

Sciontec promises cycling revolution as Hemisphere gets the green light at Paddington Village

Liverpool City Council has today approved the planning application for HEMISPHERE, a new 120,000 sq ft, eight-storey, standout innovative workspace development located on Paddington Village.
1st November 2022/by efarrington

LCR wins Government status for vaccine discovery, development and manufacturing

The Department for International Trade and Growth Platform to showcase the Liverpool City Region’s life sciences expertise at this year’s World Vaccine Congress in Barcelona.
11th October 2022/by efarrington

Merseyside SMEs lead on life science innovation thanks to iiCON support

A dedicated SME support programme managed by iiCON: infection innovation consortium, has successfully propelled some of Merseyside's most innovative new life science businesses – stimulating R&D and economic growth in the region.
5th October 2022/by efarrington