Developed by Innovate UK Business Growth and LYVA Labs in conjunction with the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority, the fourth LCR Innovation Investment Summit is an unmissable gathering of visionaries, leaders, and change-makers from across the Liverpool City Region and beyond.
Hosted at Hope University Business School on Wednesday, 15 October 2025, 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.
Meet the Visionaries Driving Innovation Forward
This year we have keynote speakers in abundance, including Eleanor Taylor, Director for Science, Research and Innovation at DSIT, who will shed light on national innovation policy, Mark Sterritt of the British Business Bank, who will discuss pathways for business growth and the BVCA who will provide valuable insights into the role of venture capital.
We will also be joined by two special guests Antonia Jenkinson, CFO/COO of the Advanced Research and Invention Agency (ARIA), who will share how bold approaches drive high-impact innovation and Jaspreet Grewal, CEO of Axial Bridge in Calgary, will offer an international perspective on building thriving innovation communities.
Why Attend?· Network with regional and national innovation leaders
· Gain insights into the latest UK innovation policies and funding opportunities
· Discover bold approaches to investment and ecosystem development
· Engage with expert speakers across government, finance, and academia
· Explore the critical role of universities in driving high-growth clusters
· Hear from trailblazers shaping the future of innovation in the Liverpool City Region and beyond
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
RegistrationSecure 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 morning of ideas, collaboration, and discovery.
