We are
Port City innovation Hub (PCiH)
PCiH is a first of its kind Innovation Accelerator initiative led by Wirral Council. We deliver region-wide business advice and support to increase the number of SMEs bringing new products and services to market for the maritime sector.
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Participants can access distinct support offerings in innovation strategy, research and technology expertise, sprint masterclasses, mentorship and market insight.
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Innovation Strategy
Planning help and advice to grow market share or profits through product and service innovation.
R&D Assistance
Delivery of intensive, sustained business support to meet your R&D aspirations
Innovation Sprints
Commercialisation support through mentorship, masterclasses and domain-knowledge sharing.
Cluster Access
Introduction to new markets, events and collaboration opportunities across maritime industries.
Accelerating Innovation.
Delivering Growth.
PCiH helps SMEs (small to medium sized enterprises) and start-ups identify and capitalise on opportunities in the fast-growing Liverpool City Region Maritime sector.
Your business or start-up will receive funded support tailored to your specific needs to accelerate growth through innovation.
Our offer to you includes world-class business support, networking opportunities, research expertise, and accelerator sprints that will transform your ideas into business solutions.
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Please use this website to learn more about our partners, the support they can provide and how to become a PCiH beneficiary.
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The Liverpool City Region Maritime Sector:
52k
Employees
£81.4k
Productivity per job
£4.2bn
Economic Impact
+2.8%
Annual Growth
+1700
Businesses
Delivery Partners
