Businesses that are located in, or are considering moving to, Liverpool’s Knowledge Quarter can now access a free support programme provided by KQ Liverpool. Tony McDonough reports

KQ Liverpool is offering a free support programme for businesses that are located in, or are considering moving to, Liverpool’s Knowledge Quarter.

Called KQ CLICK, the programme is designed to help businesses “connect, land, innovate, collaborate and knowledge share”. It follows the publication of KQ Liverpool’s 2040 Vision which offered a commitment to driving business startup, growth and scaleup.

It will offer support to organisations of all sizes, from start-ups to SMEs and large firms. 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.

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.

“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.”

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KQ Liverpool is a partnership between Liverpool City Council, The University of Liverpool, Liverpool John Moores University, NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine and Bruntwood SciTech.