Knowledge Quarter Liverpool has launched KQ CLICK, a new purpose-built business support network, designed to help businesses connect, land, innovate, collaborate and knowledge share.
The launch comes after the publication of KQ Liverpool’s 2040 Vision earlier this year, which reaffirmed the innovation district’s commitment to driving business startup, growth and scaleup, as well as attracting greater inward investment.
The free innovation services programme offers support to organisations of all sizes, from start-ups to SMEs and large firms, that are based in or considering locating in the KQ Liverpool innovation district.
The programme features a calendar of events to support knowledge exchange and foster connections between businesses. These include breakfast socials, drop-in sessions, In The Know events, and masterclasses hosted by experts in fields such as legal, banking, accountancy, branding, IP and insurance.
Support is delivered by a cohort of industry professionals and expert advisors, coordinated by a central team at KQ Liverpool which introduces participants to the most suitable advisors depending upon their business needs. The selected advisors will then work closely with the business to understand their barriers to growth and help overcome them.
Six professional advisors have partnered with KQ Liverpool to deliver the programme – Barclays Eagle Labs, DTM Legal, Konsileo, Marks & Clerk, RSM UK and Typocom. Each will have a hotdesk space at CENTRAL TECH, Sciontec’s new innovation centre in KQ Liverpool, allowing businesses taking part in the programme to easily access face-to-face advice.
Colin Sinclair, chief executive of KQ Liverpool, said:
“KQ Liverpool sits at the heart of Liverpool’s knowledge economy, meaning it is uniquely placed to provide advice and act as a gateway for collaboration among like-minded pioneers and innovators, whilst offering access to a broad network of free professional expertise – which can prove essential to businesses that are seeking to grow or scale-up.
“This refreshed business support programme allows firms to immerse themselves into the fabric of our innovation district, making it easier to decide where to locate, who to approach for advice, and how to grow their business.
“The six expert advisors will not only be here to provide free advice to our business community but they will also be on hand to mentor our many young entrepreneurs too. If you are based in KQ Liverpool, or looking to move here, I would urge you to get involved.” Any businesses wishing to express an interest in taking part in the KQ CLICK Programme should contact hello@kqlivepool.co.uk
