Liverpool Science Park

Soft Landing Centre


Liverpool Science Park is located in the heart of the City’s historic Knowledge Quarter. Set against the impressive backdrop of the Metropolitan Cathedral, the inspirational architecture of the Liverpool Science Park development reflects latest innovations in building design.

The facility provides access to the Knowledge Quarter’s unique research, cultural offering and the City’s transport networks. The state of the art building delivers a premium working environment along with flexible office and laboratory accommodation.

Companies working in the knowledge and high-tech sectors are eligible to apply to the Soft Landing Centre for membership. Members of the Soft Landing Centre benefit from the following;

  • Three months of charge free occupation in:
    • A dedicated office space from a selection of individual suites + an open plan area*
  • Hot desking facilities
  • A dedicated phone number and address
    • The direct dial number is yours even if you should chose to leave LSP
  • Events and networks
    • Bi-monthly business breakfast attracting approximately 100 delegates from the business community
    • Specialist focused workshops (covering IP, employment law, benchmarking etc)
    • Socials and networking events
  • Introduction to business support services
  • How to navigate support organisations in Liverpool
    • On-site business support advisor available for clinics – he is networked into the various support organisations within the region
  • PR support
    • LSP is well linked to the local press and trade magazines
    • Promotional opportunities on the LSP website
  • Access to funding and assistance including;
  • GBI (Grants for Business Investment),
  • GRAND (Grants for Research and Development)
  • Innovation Vouchers
  • Financial Assistance to Businesses Scheme (FAB)
  • Assistance with recruitment
    • UofL and LJMU provide a rich talent pool from which companies can draw
    • LSP works closely with University KTP’s and Enterprise departments to provide companies with access to graduates
  • On site business support including bookable surgery sessions including;
    • Finance
    • HR
  • Access to professional services including;
    • LSP has strong relationships with a number of leading accountancy firms that specialise in working with young companies
  • Access to IP
  • Targeted networking opportunities
  • Free use of meeting room space
    • Six high quality free meetings rooms bookable using an on-line system

In addition, members of Liverpool Science Park’s Soft Landing Centre can access Departments across Liverpool’s two world-class Universities including: The University of Liverpool is ranked 5th for Knowledge Transfer Partnerships in the UK. It is a Russel Group University which specialises in leading research in Arts, Humanities, Engineering, Medicine, Science, Social and Environmental Studies and Veterinary Science. Their internationally recognised centres of research excellence include:

  • Biomedical Research Centre - UofL has the largest biomedical research cluster in the UK
  • Molecular Engineering Translational Research Centre (METRC) and the Centre for Translational Regenerative Medicine
  • NWLEC: North West Laser Engineering Consortium
  • Pancreatic Biomedical Research Centre
  • Proudman Oceanographic Laboratory
  • Cancer Tissue Bank Research Centre
  • Ultra Mixing Processing Facility (UMPF)
  • National Centre for Zoonosis Research
  • Cancer Research UK Liverpool Cancer Trials Unit
  • Centre for Materials Discovery (CMD) (supported by Aztrazeneca, Akzo Nobel, Pilkington and Unilever)
  • Advanced Genomics and Proteomics facilities
  • Small Animal Teaching Hospital - the most modern and well-equipped hospital for small animals in the UK
  • Lairdside Laser Engineering Centre
  • The UK Centre for Tissue Engineering
  • SWIMMER – institute for water-related research

Liverpool John Moores University is ranked as one of the top Universities in the country for working with businesses and the community1. Other unique achievements and benefits include:

  • The top HEI deliverer of KTPs in the North West
  • The top North West University for its impact on research
  • Some of the most modern, high-tech buildings and facilities in the North West, including the UK’s only 360 degree ship's bridge simulator, research labs, sports analysis equipment, food testing labs, editing suite, dance studios, innovation lab, gallery space, TV studio

*availability dependant