LCR Innovation Investment Summit

Created and organised by LYVA Labs, Innovate UK Business Growth, and Liverpool City Region Combined Authority, the 5th LCR Innovation Investment Summit is an unmissable gathering of visionaries, leaders, and change-makers from across the region, wider UK and beyond.

Taking place at The Spine in Paddington Village on Thursday, 4 June 2026, the summit brings together the brightest minds in policy, business, and academia to explore the future of innovation, investment and growth as the Liverpool City Region looks to move into a new era of innovation.

Why Attend?

· Learn more about the Liverpool City Region Innovation led Growth Plan and what this means for local businesses

· Gain insights into the latest UK innovation policies and funding opportunities

· Discover bold approaches to investment combined with the power of place based innovation

· Hear from expert speakers across government, finance, and academia

· Learn more about the critical role of universities in driving high-growth clusters and the power of the Liverpool City Region - Oxford Partnership

· Hear from trailblazers shaping the future of innovation in the Liverpool City Region and beyond

· Engage and network with regional and national innovation leaders

Who Should Attend?

· Investors and entrepreneurs

· Academic and research professionals

· Policy makers and public sector leaders

· Business development specialists

· Anyone passionate about the future of innovation and growth in the Liverpool City Region

Programme

See Agenda Below

Registration

Secure your place at the summit and connect with fellow pioneers in innovation. Spaces are limited, register early to avoid disappointment.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of the Liverpool City Region’s innovation story. We look forward to welcoming you to an inspiring event full of ideas, collaboration, and discovery.

The Liverpool City Region (LCR) Innovation Investment Fortnight is an annual Combined Authority led showcase of the distinctive world-leading assets, partnership-driven approaches, and £2b investment opportunities that put the LCR at the forefront of UK place-based innovation. #LCRinnovation

Info: Steve Stuart, Chair LYVA Labs

Info: Katherine Fairclough, Chief Executive of the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority

Info: Dean Cook: Director of Business Growth & Global, Innovate UK

Info: Elena Deambrogio, Head of Smart City, Innovation & EC Projects Unit (TBC)

Info: Dr Jon Hague OBE, Unilever Homecare R&D Head of Clean Future Science & Technology; LCR Innovation Board Chair

Info: Steve Rotheram, Mayor of the Liverpool City Region

Info: Steve Stuart, Chair LYVA Labs

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Spine Building, 2 Paddington Village, Liverpool, United Kingdom

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