Welcome to the Advanced Manufacturing round up
Here we share with you the amazing work and initiatives that are happening across the Advanced Manufacturing sector in Liverpool City Region. We'll also be bringing you the latest events and opportunities.
If you'd like to discuss more about advanced manufacturing in Liverpool City Region contact phil.anders@growthplatform.org
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Spice Kitchen, a manufacturer of spice products based in Liverpool, is forecast to double productivity and sales to £2m and create new jobs after investing in data and systems technologies, with the support of Made Smarter. Find out more here
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Knowsley-based carbon ceramic brakes manufacturer, Surface Transforms, is set to expand thanks to a £13.2m investment from Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram’s Urban Development Fund which is part funded by the European Regional Development Fund. Find out more here
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A diabetic’s mission to remove artificial sweeteners from soft drinks is being backed with a £440,000 loan from the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority’s Flexible Growth Fund. The investment will enable the Aintree-based Happy Drinks Company to create 24 jobs as it expands its bottling and manufacturing capabilities to meet rapidly growing demand. Find out more here
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Peel Ports Group has strengthened its global container operations with the appointment of a new Strategic Commercial Director. Marcus Connolly joins the port operator with more than 25 years’ experience in international container shipping and logistics, having held roles at A.P. Moller – Maersk and NYSHEX. Find out more here
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A new report has outlined how the Liverpool City Region can boost its economy by becoming a climate tech cluster – building on existing strengths to boost innovation and reach its target to be net zero by 2040. Find out more here
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Hugh Baird College has partnered with Autotech Academy, enhancing the career prospects of newly qualified automotive technicians and creating a clear, direct route into employment for its students. Find out more here
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Smart Manufacturing Data Hub
The Smart Manufacturing Data Hub (SMDH) supports small and medium-sized manufacturers to become more competitive by harnessing the power of data.
Digital solutions, expert guidance and funding are available to companies through the hub, allowing them to explore and evaluate their processes, make operational savings, de-risk investments and become more digital savvy.
Find out more here
Made Smarter
If you have a project in mind to adopt technology of Industry 4.0 pillars. Made Smarter will help you to implement a innovative technology and will help you to invest in the technology.
Find out more here
Discover Digital Transformation Training Programme
Could you benefit from hands-on guidance and one-to-one mentoring on your digital journey with data science and AI experts?
The Discover Digital Transformation training programme is designed with decision-makers in mind, and aims to help your business to explore digital, data-driven and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, help you to decide what’s right for your organisation and build an action plan to become digital-ready.
This training course is fully funded by the Innovate UK BridgeAI programme, so is free at the point of delivery.
Find out more here
Corporate Connections: BAE Systems Seeking novel insulation products for Naval Ships.
Naval Ships traditionally fit thermal insulation to ships by means of steel fixing pins that hold fibre based insulation in place throughout. BAE Systems are interested in novel insulation products that do not require steel fixing pins, are easy to fit/apply and can pass Royal Navy approved stringent fire, smoke and toxicity regulations, and when operating in conjunction with the ships HVAC system will maintain the specified ships compartment temperature in a range of external temperatures.
Find out more here
Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Cluster
LYVA Labs are establishing an innovation network for the advanced manufacturing sector to support R&D development of new propositions in Liverpool City Region. Projects will be aligned to the national themes of net zero, supply chain resilience and digitalisation.
Find out more here
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Flexible Growth Fund
The Flexible Growth Fund provides fast access to finance, removing bottlenecks to unlock existing investment opportunities and leverage private sector investment in job-creating and job-sustaining projects. Loan repayments will be recycled back into the fund, providing new loan capital. This ‘evergreen’ model of fund recycling is a creative method of maximising fund values.
The fund is open to any business in the City Region which is undertaking an expansion project which creates or secures jobs.
Find out more here
Innovate UK Smart Grants January 2024
UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £25 million for game-changing and commercially viable R&D innovations that can significantly impact the UK economy. This funding is from Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation.
Opened: 18 January 2024
Closes: 24 April 2024
Find out more here
APC25: Industrialising net zero automotive technology
UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £25 million for late-stage R&D projects that help accelerate the UK towards a net zero automotive future.
Opens:15 January 2024
Closes:13 March 2024
Find out more here
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UK Export Academy
The UK Export Academy is a free training programme for UK businesses looking to grow their international sales.
Brought to you by expert speakers, these export workshops are delivered through a hybrid of online and face-to-face learning.
Join hundreds of businesses like yours as we explore the benefits and challenges of trading outside of the UK. Discover your export potential, increase your confidence, and upskill your knowledge of overseas sales.
Prepare your future export plan, network with like-minded businesses, and take your next steps to international growth.
Find out more here
Global Explorers
Global Explorers is an Innovate UK programme designed to support individual UK SMEs to explore global R&D and innovation opportunities to accelerate the development of their innovative ideas, products and services and global market access.
Grant funding is available for up to 70% of eligible project activities, up to a maximum of £21,000. The business will need to contribute the remaining 30% of project costs (in kind, financial or non-financial)
Find out more here
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Funding Advice Clinic, 25 January, 10:30am-12:00pm
The LCR Finance Hub and Innovate UK EDGE are collaborating to provide a free, finance focused drop-in clinic for local businesses. Register here
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Introduction to the Smart Manufacturing Data Hub, 31 January, 12:30pm-1:00pm
SMDH is hosting a 1-hour online webinar for manufacturing businesses across the UK to learn more about the services and support on offer through the programme. Register here
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To see all upcoming events visit our website.
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