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.
Participants can access distinct support offerings in innovation strategy, research and technology expertise, sprint masterclasses, mentorship and market insight.
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.
Please use this website to learn more about our partners, the support they can provide and how to become a PCiH beneficiary.
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
