Innovation Agency Support programme raises £21million for businesses
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LCR Health Matters, a Liverpool-based health-tech business support programme, has helped to raise more than £21 million for life sciences businesses across Liverpool City Region.
The programme is a partnership that includes the Innovation Agency, Liverpool John Moores University and Liverpool City Region Growth Platform, and supports start-up and scale-up businesses by offering customised one-to-one advice and practical help.
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