Incubator

Investment and tailored support for your start-up

LYVA Labs incubator provides early-stage businesses in deep tech, health & life science, and clean tech for health sectors with a tailored investment support programme, including £25K investment on day one, 1:1 mentoring, grant writing support, cohort learning sessions and an investor demo day to help secure follow-on investment.

Who is this for?

Liverpool City Region based start-ups and spin-outs.

Start-ups developing an innovative product or technology that is in scope for the incubator (as defined below).

Companies developing a product with a clear route to market that will lead to a commercial opportunity.

The programme is designed for projects that have developed an innovative concept or carried out experimental proof of concept (TRL 2-5).

The company must be incorporated, have a bank account, and be seeking to raise investment to join the incubator.

Sectors in-scope

Health & Life Science

All sector applications excluding pharmaceuticals, drugs, alcohol, or consumer health.

Clean Tech for Health

Clean and green technology products and services that have a positive impact on health outcomes.

Deep Tech

Physical science, material science, data science, artificial intelligence, advanced engineering, and robotics.

What you receive on the Incubator

Day one initial investment of £25,000 (via an advanced subscription agreement)
A series of educational workshops including peer-to-peer learning
1:1 mentoring tailored to your needs
Support to identify and apply for grant funding for your innovation
Investment readiness for future equity investment, including business plan and pitch support
Opportunity of further follow on investment
Access to resources and skills through our talent programme

If the investment is approved through the application process, you will become part of our portfolio. You will receive support to set and track your development milestones, meet potential co-investors, receive help with ongoing grant applications, and business development support. We will connect you with mentors, potential NEDs, research and development partners.

Read about our previous cohorts

Our selection and incubation approach

Our next incubator intake will be Spring 2025. We will release Expression of Interest forms on this page. Sign up to our newsletter below to stay informed.

Get in touch

If you have an innovative idea and you'd like to get in touch, contact us on the email below and we will get back to you.

EMAIL US

enquiries@lyvalabs.com

VISIT US

The Spine, 2 Paddington Village, Liverpool, L7 3FA

Innovation Centre, Sci-Tech Daresbury, WA4 4FS