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News & Updates
News & Updates
iiCON accelerates development of seven novel infection transmission products
Seven innovative new products to tackle key infection transmission challenges have been accelerated along iiCON’s development pathway.
HEMISPHERE goes back to the future with red brick design
Sciontec has unveiled a new look for its HEMISPHERE laboratory and office space scheme in Liverpool, due to complete in 2028, including a fully brick-built exterior echoing the city’s architectural heritage.
BLOG: Meet our chosen Charities for 2026
KQ Liverpool’s Senior Marketing Manager, Liz Farrington, reveals all in this latest blog about the three charities we have chosen to support throughout our 10th anniversary year.
LYVA Labs joins Iicon as core partner
The Infection Innovation Consortium: iiCON has welcomed LYVA Labs, an innovation investment company based in the Liverpool City Region, as a core consortium partner.
Art contest invites school pupils to view life through a different lens
We have launched a new ‘Life Under the Microscope’ art contest for schoolchildren, as part of our 10th anniversary activities and KQ Futures programme.
LIVERPOOL CITY REGION TO SEND BIG DELEGATION TO MIPIM 2026
The Liverpool City Region is set to make one of its strongest ever appearances at the world’s leading real estate event, MIPIM 2026, to promote £11bn of investment opportunities.
KQ Liverpool marks a decade of impact with ten for ten
Knowledge Quarter Liverpool has announced a series of ten major events and initiatives to mark its tenth anniversary this year.
2025: A Year of Innovation and Inspiration
As the year draws to a close, it's an opportunity for us to reflect on the incredible momentum we’ve built over the past 12 months and the solid foundations we’ve laid for the year ahead.
KQ Liverpool seeks charity partners for its major fundraising campaign in 2026
Knowledge Quarter Liverpool is on the lookout for local charity partners to benefit from its epic charity fundraising plans for next year, to coincide with the organisation’s 10th anniversary.
Liverpool Finishes 3rd at European Capital of Innovation Awards
Liverpool has been named as a runner-up for the title of European Capital of Innovation 2026.
University of Liverpool unveils plans to establish UK’s flagship AI-driven materials discovery centre
University of Liverpool unveils plans to establish UK’s flagship AI-driven materials discovery centre
Innovation Partnerships Fund – Applications Now Open!
Liverpool City Region has a new £30m fund to support innovation - and we want to hear how your business could benefit.
LCR In A Day raises more than £15k for local charities
Knowledge Quarter Liverpool chief executive Colin Sinclair helped to raise more than £15,000 for local charities by completing a double-marathon around the city region.
Liverpool named as European Capital of Innovation finalist
The European Commission has today announced the finalists of the 2026 European Capital of Innovation Awards (iCapital), celebrating cities at the forefront of urban innovation for over a decade.
KQ Liverpool skills programme reaches hundreds of LCR students
Knowledge Quarter Liverpool’s KQ Futures Programme has engaged with more than 500 children and young people in its first full year of activity.
iiCON and SME partner reach key stage in development of new Pneumoccal Disease Vaccine
The Infection Innovation Consortium: iiCON and partners have launched the first human challenge trial for a new vaccine for pneumococcal disease – marking a key milestone in a collaborative global project that is offering new hope in the fight against the disease.
Liverpool shortlisted as Capital of Innovation
Liverpool is in the running to be crowned European Capital of Innovation 2026 after reaching the semi-final stage of the prestigious competition.
River of Light returns with scientific glow-up
River of Light - the much-loved, free light festival which every year transforms Liverpool's iconic waterfront into an outdoor art gallery - has announced its 2025 line-up with a brand new theme.
He came, he ran, he conquered!
Colin Sinclair, chief executive of Knowledge Quarter Liverpool and Sciontec, has completed the incredible feat of running 52 miles across the Liverpool City Region in a single day.