LYVA Labs Incubator

Funding for your start-up
The LYVA Labs incubator provides early-stage businesses in the deep tech sector with a tailored support programme, including the opportunity to secure grant funding and investment.
Who is this for?
- Liverpool City Region based start-ups and spin-outs
- Start-ups developing an innovative product, technology, or process 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

Deep Tech scope: physical science, material science, data science, artificial intelligence, advanced engineering, advanced manufacturing, and robotics.
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Working with you to grow
Investment and support:
- Initial investment of £10,000 (via an advanced subscription agreement)
- A series of educational workshops including peer-to-peer learning
- 1:1 mentoring tailored to their needs
- Support to identify and apply for grant funding for your innovation
- Investment readiness training for future equity investment
- Opportunity of further follow on investment
- An option to hot desk at The Spine, Paddington Village or The Campus Technology Hub, Sci-Tech Daresbury
If the investment is approved, you will become part of our portfolio. You will receive support to track your progress, meet potential co-investors, help with ongoing grant applications, and business development support. We will connect you to mentors, tech development, and research partners.
Our process
