LYVA Labs - Expert Partner Opportunities

Through our funded programmes, LYVA Labs connects growing businesses with trusted consultants, advisors, and industry experts.

We help early stage companies and technologies access practical advice and support — from commercial strategy and IP management to product development, regulation, and investment readiness.

Our typical funding contribution per company is between £5k to £25k dependant on the programme supporting the cost. Some projects require a match contribution from the beneficiary. We are looking to support approximately 25 companies per year between 2025-2030.

By joining our Consultant Panel, you’ll become part of a vibrant innovation community helping to unlock new ideas, attract investment, and create high-value jobs across the Liverpool City Region.

1️⃣ Apply to join the Consultant Panel
Complete a short Expression of Interest form and tell us about your areas of expertise, rates, and relevant experience.

2️⃣ Get matched to funded opportunities
We’ll contact you when suitable projects arise, matching your skills to SMEs’ needs. Some opportunities are fully funded, others part-funded by the beneficiary.

3️⃣ Deliver high-impact projects
Once onboarded, you have the opportunity to work directly with innovative businesses under our Consultant Framework Agreement (CFA) — helping them move from idea to market.

We’re building a diverse network of specialists covering:

Commercial & Sales Development
Intellectual Property (IP) Strategy
Regulatory Strategy (MedTech, Diagnostics, Clean Tech)
NHS Reimbursement & Market Access
Health Economics & Outcomes Research (HEOR)
Investment Readiness
Product Development
Manufacturing & Supply Chain Readiness
Clinical Trials / Real-World Evidence
Financial Planning
Marketing & Branding
Legal and Compliance Support

(If your expertise doesn’t fit one of these areas but is relevant to innovation and growth, we still want to hear from you.)

Team Culture Adviser (ref:014)

An engineering company has developed specialist binder jet technology. The business is growing and the founder is building the foundations of the team, with a clear intention to get the culture right from the start. The expert will work directly with the founding team to develop their internal capacity to assess candidates and make strong hiring decisions as the company scales.

NHS Procurement Framework Expert (ref:015)

A medical software company which has secured pilots with two NHS hospitals is seeking help in navigating the NHS procurement landscape to access more opportunities and move the company pilot to commercial deployment. The expert will help the company to identify the NHS procurement frameworks relevant to their software, including application cycles and eligibility criteria and provide hands-on support applying to any frameworks identified.

Join the LYVA Labs Consultant Panel

Help innovative businesses in Liverpool City Region grow, commercialise, and scale.

Work with ambitious innovators shaping the future of Health, Life Sciences, Clean Tech, and Deep Tech in Liverpool City Region

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