Updating and digitising one of our biggest traditional sectors.
When it comes to manufacturing, Liverpool City Region is home to a rich abundance of smaller and larger companies who have enjoyed national and global success. No wonder the likes of Jaguar Land Rover, Unilever, Pilkington and Astra Zeneca have all chosen to set down roots in the region – bringing with them employment opportunities and world class expertise.
The sector is a mix of traditional industries with cutting-edge modern manufacturing; industrial digital technology companies sit alongside clean growth businesses. It Growth Platform’s job to boost innovation, increase employment levels and develop a global platform and reputation for the industry.
We provide you with the opportunity to:
- Access the region’s industrial and digital technologies (IDT) ecosystem – which includes the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC), Sensor City, STFC Hartree and our higher education institutions – to give your company a competitive advantage
- Work with us and local experts to boost your organisations skills and growth potential
- Take part in initiatives that promote the region’s manufacturing community locally, nationally and internationally – one of these being via Digital Manufacturing Week
- Shape your organisations digital future by providing access to specialist programmes like LCR 4.0 Start
Business Support and Funding
LCR 4.0 START
Supporting business leaders and companies to develop a competitive edge through the development of practical strategies for effective digital adoption
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Made Smarter
Supporting and enabling manufacturers to drive growth and productivity through the adoption of industrial digitalisation techniques
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LCR High Growth Programme
The LCR High Growth Programme is designed to support businesses in Liverpool City Region demonstrating high growth potential to innovate, adapt, and grow.
Find out moreInspiring Sector Initiatives
Digital Manufacturing Week
A national festival of advanced manufacturing which attracts thousands of people to Liverpool City Region annually
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Virtual Engineering Centre
Driving digital adoption and delivering solutions across industry and the public sector since 2010.
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Supporting manufacturing growth and innovation in Liverpool City Region
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Enabling UK businesses and the public sector to explore and adopt innovative new digital technologies including AI and quantum computing for productivity, innovation and economic growth
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Helping build a globally competitive, knowledge-based UK economy
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Find out more about Advanced Manufacturing
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