LYVA Labs launches ADAPT Programme to turn uncertainty into growth

LYVA Labs has launched ADAPT an innovation support programme designed to help ambitious Liverpool City Region businesses turn uncertainty into an actionable innovation plan.

The programme will provide established businesses with expert guidance, structured support and access to £15k feasibility grants to explore and validate new products, services and business opportunities.

As businesses navigate rising costs, rapid advances in artificial intelligence and ongoing supply chain disruption, the programme will help leaders identify future opportunities and build robust innovation plans that strengthen resilience, productivity and competitiveness. Participants will receive expert support to refine and shape their ideas from LYVA Labs’ network of external partners.

"ADAPT is your call to ambition," said Charlotte Corke, Innovation Partner from LYVA Labs. "The programme is designed for business leaders who recognise that standing still is no longer an option. We want to help companies develop the clarity, confidence and practical roadmap needed to shape what comes next."

Driving Scale Up Growth Across Liverpool City Region

The programme comes at a time when innovation and growth remain critical priorities for the regional economy.

According to the ScaleUp Institute, while scaleups represent just 0.5% of UK SMEs, they generate 58% of total UK SME turnover. The Institute also reports that 80% of UK scaleups have introduced a new product or service within the last three years, and 90% expect to grow.

However, Liverpool City Region's scaleup density remains around 15% below the UK average, highlighting the opportunity to support more businesses in developing innovative products and services that can accelerate growth.

ADAPT aims to address this challenge by helping established businesses take practical first steps towards innovation, supported by expert guidance and targeted funding.

Source: ScaleUp Institute

Supporting the Region's Growth Ambitions

ADAPT is aimed at leaders of established businesses across the Liverpool City Region with a turnover of £500K or more and a minimum of three employees. The programme is open to organisations from all sectors that are committed to innovation and future growth.

Participating businesses must be able to commit two senior team members, including a member of the C-suite or leadership team, to a two-day bootcamp taking place on 21^st and 22^nd October 2026.

The programme has been designed to help organisations move from early ideas and into structured development activity, supported by external experts and grant funding.

ADAPT Programme Timeline: Key Dates and Milestones – Is It Right for Your Business?

If you're considering applying for the ADAPT programme, it's important to understand the journey from application through to feasibility development. Below is a timeline of the key stages and deadlines to help you plan before you apply.

• Applications Period: Opens 1st September 2026. Applications for ADAPT will be open for four weeks only, giving businesses a limited window to secure their place on the programme. Be sure to submit your application before the deadline, as applications will close on 30th September 2026.

• Two-Day Expert-Led Bootcamp: 21st-22nd October 2026. Successful applicants will take part in a two-day bootcamp designed to help shape and refine their innovation ideas.

Day 1: Wednesday 21^st October 2026. LYVA Labs will work with business leaders to develop their concepts, refine their value proposition and identify the key priorities for their project.

Day 2: Thursday 22^nd October 2026. Participants will be introduced to expert development partners who can support the next stage of the process. Together, they'll further define the opportunity and create a clear project brief for the feasibility phase.

• Project Setup Period: 23rd October to 20th November 2026. Following the bootcamp, businesses will have 20 working days to arrange a kick-off meeting with their preferred development partner. This meeting is a critical step in securing the £15,000 grant award to support feasibility activities.

• Six-Month Feasibility Development Phase. Once the project is underway, businesses will work with their selected external partner to conduct feasibility development activities and explore the viability of their innovation. All grant claims to be made by 23rd April 2027.

By following this timeline and meeting the key milestones, businesses can maximise the support available through ADAPT and accelerate their journey from idea to solution.

Find Out More

Businesses interested in taking part can register their interest through the LYVA Labs website. Subscribers will receive application updates, guidance on the application process and details of a dedicated Q&A webinar taking place on 17 September 2026.

For more information, visit: LYVA Labs - Adapt Waitlist