Accelerator

Accelerator Business incubator and life science research facility

This is Accelerator.

Accelerator: The story so far.

Accelerator Accelerator is a life science business incubator with a unique focus on disease resistance located in the heart of the Knowledge Quarter.

It represents a ÂŁ25m collaboration between the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospital NHS Trust and the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM). Accelerator is located next to the University of Liverpool, LSTM and the Royal Liverpool Hospital it will support and develop life science SMEs, in order that health and life science research and innovation can be translated into products that will maximise health outcomes.

Accelerator is a brand new building boasting state of the art laboratories including category 3 labs and insectaries, offices, collaboration zones, meeting rooms and a cafeteria. It is central to Liverpool’s vision to develop a city centre health campus.

Intended to support business growth, Accelerator will provide business development programmes, a robust peer network across the knowledge quarter and beyond, ultra high speed connectivity linked to grid computing as well as access to dedicated funding streams to allow expansion.

The new Royal Liverpool University Hospital A brand new state of the art hospital boasting a 26 bedded “first-in-man� accredited clinical research unit Upon completion in 2018 the new Royal Liverpool University Hospital will house the very latest technology supporting patient safety and outcomes and builds on a track record of innovation and clinical excellence.

The Trust, recognised as a digital leader within the health service, is the ideal organisation to collaborate, innovate, trial and market your products and services.

Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine LSTM has been at the forefront of research into infectious, debilitating and disabling diseases worldwide since 1898.

It is the oldest school of tropical medicine with a strong heritage of scientific breakthroughs.

Ranked 6th out of 128 in the Research Excellence Framework 2014, the school is a global leader in infectious disease research and translational medicine.

Location A perfect setting for a business incubator Accelerator is situated beside the Royal Liverpool University Hospital, the Liverpool University Dental Hospital, LSTM and University of Liverpool. This makes accessing traditionally difficult public sector markets easier for your business.

Significant development has taken place on the campus recently with the building of the new Royal Liverpool hospital and the development of the Clatterbridge Cancer Centre next to it. The area is recognised as Liverpool’s strategic site for future adult acute health and life science industries.

Accelerator, while conveniently located close to major transport links, will retain an uncluttered pedestrianised zone to foster a peaceful working environment.

Collaboration and opportunities for innovation abound in the campus setting. Outside of this Merseyside and Cheshire host a wealth of life science assets including pharmaceutical giants, the North West Coast Genomics Healthcare Alliance, the Research Institute for Sports Sciences and Daresbury Science and Innovation Campus amongst others, making it the logical place to position your business.

The Knowledge Quarter Accelerator sits at the heart of the Liverpool Knowledge Quarter, a Mayoral Development Zone.

The Knowledge Quarter has a major role in the national and international knowledge sector. It generates £1 billion in annual revenues, approximately 15% of the entire city’s GVA, making it one of the greatest contributors to the city’s economy.

It supports some 14,000 full-time high value jobs and is responsible for the education of 60,000 students.

Various institutions have been sited within the current borders of the knowledge quarter for centuries, and many institutions are currently undergoing multimillion-pound redevelopment schemes to cement the Knowledge Quarter as the United Kingdom’s most successful knowledge locality.

Unique opportunities for open innovation exist between the sensing technology focused Sensor City, the Materials Innovation Factory, the Bio Innovation Hub, the Liverpool Science Park as well as both the University of Liverpool and Liverpool John Moores University.

Liverpool Bio Innovation Hub

Sensor City

Materials Innovation Factory

Attracting investment and creating opportunities Simplifying access to capital to open doors to new or larger markets There is significant evidence that lack of access to funding inhibits the growth of SMEs. Accelerator is not only committed to providing opportunities to interact with investors but is aiming to develop its own growth fund for companies to have readily available access to capital.

We will engage, present and promote your business to key investors and relevant clients and markets.

With economic growth in Liverpool outpacing other northern cities, it is the perfect location to seek a competitive market advantage. Furthermore we aim to access local strategic funding to support you to employ high value life science expertise.

Our vision is to support your growth and development in a collaborative environment allowing you to fully achieve your goals and move to larger scale operations in a planned way here within the city of Liverpool. In addition we are committed to working with you to develop commercial agreements by providing interactions and sales opportunities with key healthcare purchasers, accelerating the route to market.

Facilities State of the art laboratories and business centre The Accelerator is a brand new five storey building. The upper two floors are occupied by LSTM, utilising wet and dry category 3 laboratories and insectaries, making ground breaking discoveries in the field of vector control, insecticides and disease resistance.

The ground floor has bright and airy office space of varying sizes and a large atrium with meeting space, coffee shop and food outlet. There are breakout spaces and collaboration zones on all floors.

Floors 1 and 2 are commercial laboratories and office spaces designed with your business needs in mind.

There are mail collection and delivery services, a full time staffed reception, security services and ultra-high speed connectivity. The facility is accessible 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

The Knowledge Quarter boasts theatres, the Philharmonic Hall, multiple fine restaurants and hotels and is just a mile from the city centre.

Transport links Excellent transport links are close by, benefiting both your clients and your supply chain.

Accelerator has an indoor bike store but if you haven’t brought your own, City Bikes provide an environmentally friendly method of crossing the city.

To get a little further afield, Liverpool benefits from one of the most extensive local train services with frequent services to destinations on the Wirral, Chester, Manchester, Preston and Warrington.

Less than one mile from Accelerator is a major rail link with travel time to London of just two hours and 12 minutes. The UK’s extensive motorway network can be accessed within three miles.

There are two international airports within easy reach by road or direct trains. Liverpool John Lennon Airport is just 8.5 miles and Manchester Airport 34 miles away, both offering flights across the world.

City Bikes

Liverpool Lime Street to London 2 hrs 12 minutes

Merseyrail and underground network

Liverpool John Lennon Airport

Living and working in Merseyside Liverpool is a rapidly developing city with a vibrant culture It’s easy to make Liverpool your home. Entertainment can be found in the numerous theatres, restaurants, bars and museums.

Since being European Capital of Culture 2008, investment has seen a major transformation of the city cementing it as a major destination for overseas visitors and bringing an influx of young people and jobs.

The area has a strong sporting heritage boasting two premier league football teams, open championship golf, and premier league rugby teams.

Affordable accommodation ranges from fashionable dockland apartments along the city’s famous waterfront, to elegant heritage properties in nearby leafy neighbourhoods.

State schools, including academies, are of a high standard and there are numerous private schools throughout the Merseyside region.

World class shopping at Liverpool One

Liverpool Waterfront and Albert Dock

Royal Liverpool Golf Course

Contact Us For further information please contact: Janet Budd Associate Director of Transformation Accelerator 1 Daulby St Liverpool L78XP Email:

Janet.budd@rlbuht.nhs.uk

Phone:

0151 706 2985

Mobile:

07342 084 929