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Innovation

Mersey Maritime has completed delivery of its industry-led project, funded by the Department for Transport (DfT), which has explored ‘Navigating Maritime Innovation in the LCR’. 

The formal project ran from December 2024 until March 2026 with the aim of showcasing our region’s global maritime ecosystem and its key assets, promoting collaboration and highlighting maritime innovation investment opportunities in the LCR both nationally and internationally. 

This project was delivered in partnership with key industry and academic partners including: 

Project Findings

Mersey Maritime has led an industry-driven programme exploring maritime innovation across the Liverpool City Region (LCR), supported by the Department for Transport’s Maritime Cluster Development Fund.

Our findings highlight a globally significant innovation ecosystem, underpinned by strong research, industrial capability, skills, and collaboration – positioning the LCR as one of the UK’s most innovation-dense maritime regions.

The programme showcases key regional assets and promotes opportunities for collaboration and investment at both national and international levels.

Our findings are available in two formats: an Executive Summary and the full report. Click opposite to find out more. 

VIEW PROSPECTUS

Project Focus Areas

  • Decarbonisation

    Driving decarbonisation across ports, shipping, shipbuilding, and the full maritime supply chain.

  • Advanced Technology

    Optimising maritime systems through cutting-edge digital tools and automation.

  • Future Energy

    Enabling the shift to renewables, electrification, and carbon capture across the sector.

  • Strategic Position

    Leveraging Liverpool City Region’s global role as a hub for innovation, investment, and maritime leadership.

Project Aims

  • ATTRACT INVESTMENT

    Build awareness of maritime investment opportunities in the LCR.

  • CREATE SYNERGIES

    Share knowledge and encourage collaboration between regional industries - maximising funding opportunities as and when they emerge.

  • BUILD AWARENESS

    Spotlight services and facilities in Liverpool as a leading maritime industrial ecosystem.

  • SUPPORT GROWTH

    Nurture maritime opportunities for growth, employment, and delivery of wider socio-economic benefits across the area.

EVENTS
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Access to monthly Face-2-Face breakfast events
Opportunity to attend workshops, forums and meet the buyers’ events (priority access dependant on membership level and business relevance) Limited
Opportunity to attend executive dinners and drinks Limited
Opportunity to meet VIP guests, industry leaders and stakeholders Limited
Priority booking for tickets / tables at Mersey Maritime Industry Awards
Opportunity to present / host specific events at your own facilities Limited Limited
Creation of bespoke events programme to support your business focus / priorities Limited
Opportunity to attend national events and forums Limited Limited
COMMUNICATION / PR
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Opportunity to feature in social media marketing campaigns where appropriate Limited
Opportunity to promote your news, events and job vacancies via the weekly email / newsletters Limited
Receive weekly email including industry updates, news, events
Opportunity to be featured as ‘Spotlight’ Member of newsletters Limited
Access to funding, support, guidance and expertise Limited
New member shoutout
DIGITAL
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Logo and website link on Mersey Maritime website
Website link on Mersey Maritime email signature
RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
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Dedicated account manager Limited
Annual membership meeting (online or in-person dependant on membership level)
Quarterly meetings and reporting Limited
BUSINESS SUPPORT
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Creation of bespoke package of business support, marketing and events tailored to your business Limited
Facilitation of membership network introductions Limited Limited
Facilitation of introduction to relevant industry, academia and government stakeholders Limited Limited
BESPOKE REQUIREMENTS
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Bespoke services and solutions Limited
Events Micro Standard Executive Sponsor Partner

Access to monthly Face-2-Face breakfast events

Opportunity to attend workshops, forums and meet the buyers’ events (priority access dependant on membership level and business relevance)
Limited
Limited

Opportunity to present at Face-2-Face and networking events
Limited

Opportunity to attend executive dinners and drinks
Limited

Opportunity to meet VIP guests, industry leaders and stakeholders
Limited

Opportunity to attend The Maritime Exchange Conference
Limited
Limited

Priority booking for tickets / tables at Mersey Maritime Industry Awards
Limited
Limited

Opportunity to have 1-2-1 with Mersey Maritime board members

Opportunity to host specific events at your own facilities

Creation of bespoke events programme to support your business focus / priorities
Limited

Opportunity to attend Maritime UK and other national trade bodies events and forums
Limited
Limited
Communication / PR Micro Standard Executive Sponsor Partner
Opportunity to feature in social media marketing campaigns where appropriate
Limited
Limited
Opportunity to promote your news, events and job vacancies via the Ezine
Limited
Limited
Limited
Receive regular updates, news, events and Ezine (tailored to membership level)
Opportunity to be Ezine Member of the Month
Digital Micro Standard Executive Sponsor Partner
Logo and website link on Mersey Maritime website
Website link on Mersey Maritime email signature
Relationship Management Micro Standard Executive Sponsor Partner
Dedicated account manager
Quarterly meetings and reporting
Limited
Business Support Micro Standard Executive Sponsor Partner
Creation of bespoke package of business support, marketing and events tailored to your business
Limited
Access to funding, support, guidance and expertise from Dr Matt Fulton, Chief Innovation Officer (additional resource from Liverpool John Moores University, University of Liverpool and MTC)
Limited
Limited
Direct access to Government elected and officials – local, regional, national and international
Limited
Facilitation of B2B introductions
Limited
Discounted rates for use of conference facilities at Mersey Maritime
Access to Maritime UK and other national trade bodies through Chris Shirling-Rooke, Mersey Maritime CEO’s role as Assistant Chair of Maritime UK
Limited
Limited
Bespoke Requirements Micro Standard Executive Sponsor Partner
Bespoke services and solutions