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61 stories
People & Community
Being the Youngest in the Room: A Week of Learning, Purpose and Opportunity
A Week Full Of Conversations, Inspiration And Liverpool Talent
Abubakr Abdulraheem
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Ideas & Innovation
ADAPT: Liverpool City Region businesses need to keep asking what’s next
GoodShip* is supporting LYVA Labs’ ADAPT programme, helping established Liverpool City Region businesses explore new products, services and opportunities, backed by expert support and a £15,000 feasibility grant.
Gavin Sherratt
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AI & The Future
TechTok Malta: the technology was impressive, but the conversations kept coming back to people
From responsible AI and human judgement to startup culture and collaboration between Liverpool and Malta, TechTok showed why the future of technology still comes back to people.
Gavin Sherratt
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Purpose & Impact
Liverpool City Region showing what together looks like
A strong Liverpool City Region showing, a lot of shared purpose and plenty of people worth backing. This is what community looks like when good people keep showing up for each other.
17 September 2026
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AI & The Future
The creative industries do not just have a skills gap. We have an access, confidence and opportunity gap.
A look at the creative industries skills challenge across Liverpool City Region, and why stronger links between education, employers and real-world experience matter.
Gavin Sherratt
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Ideas & Innovation
Liverpool City Region businesses can access low-carbon innovation support until 2027
New support is available for Liverpool City Region businesses looking to cut carbon, innovate and grow, with LCEI now extended until March 2027.
Gavin Sherratt
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Building & Learning
Five Days That Changed What Students Believe Is Possible
From AI beginners to confident creators: how the AI Activator is preparing the next generation for an AI-enabled future.
Gavin Sherratt · 7 min read
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Purpose & Impact
The AI Activator Returns: Expanding Impact Across Liverpool’s Startup and Third Sector Ecosystem
GoodShip* and Liverpool John Moores University continue the AI Activator, focused on startups, data, and rapid impact across the Liverpool City Region.
Gavin Sherratt · 3 min read
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Purpose & Impact
From Concept to Impact: Designing the Liverpool Innovation and Impact Awards Visual Identity
A story of collaboration, culture, and creativity, crafting a distinctive visual identity for the Liverpool Innovation and Impact Awards.
Gavin Sherratt · 3 min read
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People & Community
Navigate Together: Reflecting on Momentum, Community, and What Comes Next
Navigate reflects on its early momentum in Liverpool, bringing people together through community, collaboration, and shared ambition, while shaping a stronger ecosystem for founders and innovators.
Gavin Sherratt · 3 min read
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Purpose & Impact
The Story: Making Liverpool’s Creative and Tech Scene Visible
Helping Liverpool’s founders, creatives, and technologists discover relevant events and connect in the right rooms.
Gavin Sherratt · 2 min read
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Building & Learning
From Activator to Crewmate: Hello Abubakr
From original AI Activator to GoodShip* crewmate, Abu’s journey shows how early trust in emerging talent can turn learning into real-world impact.
Gavin Sherratt · 1 min read
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