Liverpool city region science and innovation campus Sci-Tech Daresbury secures a fintech pioneer and an AI automation specialist as its latest tenant. Tony McDonough reports

A national social enterprise and fintech pioneer and an intelligent automation specialist are the latest tenants to take up residence at Sci-Tech Daresbury.

Money Carer has developed a banking and case management system, Monika, a financial management platform for vulnerable individuals in the UK. Traverse Automation is best known for its specialist tech services in the travel sector.

Both companies have relocated to the Liverpool city region campus’s Vanguard House. Traverse Automation returns to Sci Tech Daresbury after a few years away from the site and will base almost 30 employees there.

It specialises in intelligent automation for multiple sectors, including travel. Its tech automatically quality checks customer bookings and automates complex stop sales or flight schedule changes using a blend of AI and automation technologies.

Chief executive and founder John O’Neill said: “Sci-Tech Daresbury offers more than just a workspace – it’s a collaborative hub that fuels innovation.

“Our return to campus aligns perfectly with our ambition to solve complex technological challenges using cutting edge AI and automation technology. The environment here supports our teamworking approach and provides the infrastructure we need.”

Money Carer was recently recognised at the Card and Payments Awards by winning the Financial Inclusion category for its banking and case management system, Monika.

Its team partners with hundreds of local authorities, care providers, and law firms. Money Carer has also just opened its first office in Spain to provide its services to vulnerable members of the international expatriate community.

The venture has developed the UK’s first biometric fingerprint card and will also be providing innovative contactless payment rings and bracelets, eliminating the need for traditional PIN numbers. 

This empowers users with memory loss and disabilities to manage their finances with greater ease, security, and independence.

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Sean Tyrer, chief executive and founder of Money Carer, said: “Our move to Sci-Tech Daresbury marks a significant milestone in our growth.

“The campus provides an unparalleled environment for innovation and collaboration which perfectly aligns with our mission to transform financial support for vulnerable people.”

John Leake, business growth director at Sci-Tech Daresbury, added: “These companies embody the innovative spirit we nurture at Sci-Tech Daresbury – businesses that are not just growing but bringing innovative solutions to actively transform their industries.”