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LYVA Labs backs University of Liverpool spin-out SenseAI in seed investment round led by Foresight
SenseAI Vision Ltd, a University of Liverpool spin-out developing breakthrough imaging software for electron microscopes, has closed a seed investment round led by Foresight Group’s Ventures team, with participation from the University of Liverpool, Sivananthan Laboratories, Wren Capital, Haatch, LYVA Labs, and the Liverpool City Region Seed Fund (managed by AXM Venture Capital).
Applications open for Innovate UK Biomedical Catalyst Accelerator Future Medicines
LYVA Labs, in partnership with Innovate UK and a consortium of internationally recognised scientific, technical, and commercial experts, is proud to launch the national Innovate UK Biomedical Catalyst Accelerator - Future Medicines. Deadline for submissions is 12pm on 26th September 2025.
LYVA Labs launches third Liverpool City Region start-up Incubator
LYVA Labs recently launched its third Liverpool start-up incubator programme, welcoming six ambitious early-stage businesses using innovation to drive impact in health tech, deep tech, cybersecurity, and tech for good. Congratulations to Gutsee Health, Refold Therapeutics, Sum Vivas, Local Loop, TOU, and Harker.
LYVA Labs Joins £1M Seed Round for University of Liverpool Spin-out Plasma Fresh
LYVA Labs is proud to co-invest in Plasma Fresh, a pioneering University of Liverpool spin-out developing cutting-edge sterilisation technology, as part of a £1 million seed funding round alongside Northern Gritstone's pre-seed program NG Studios and Deepbridge Capital. The round also includes a highly competitive Innovate UK grant.
“By investing now to establish ourselves as a hotbed of innovation and new technology, we’ll be able to attract many more high-skilled, well-paid jobs and attract many, many more jobs, businesses and opportunities from around the world.”
Steve Rotheram, Metro Mayor
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