--- title: Tech Climbers in the Liverpool City Region description: Find out more about Tech Climbers in the Liverpool City Region, first launched in 2018. image: https://www.techclimbers.co.uk/hubfs/02-20_TCL-FA-82.jpg --- [Skip to content](https://www.techclimbers.co.uk/locations/liverpool-city-region#main-content) [![tech-climbers-uk-logo](https://www.techclimbers.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/tech-climbers-uk-logo.png?width=107&height=50&name=tech-climbers-uk-logo.png "tech-climbers-uk-logo")](https://www.techclimbers.co.uk?hsLang=en-gb) - [About](https://www.techclimbers.co.uk/about-us) - [Become a partner](https://www.techclimbers.co.uk/become-a-partner) - [HubSpot for Startups](https://www.techclimbers.co.uk/hubspot-for-startups) - Locations - [Greater Manchester](https://www.techclimbers.co.uk/locations/greater-manchester) - [2025 winners](https://www.techclimbers.co.uk/locations/greater-manchester/2025-winners) - [Liverpool City Region](https://www.techclimbers.co.uk/locations/liverpool-city-region) - [2026 winners](https://www.techclimbers.co.uk/locations/liverpool-city-region/winners) - [2026 gallery](https://www.techclimbers.co.uk/locations/liverpool-city-region/gallery) - [Yorkshire](https://www.techclimbers.co.uk/locations/yorkshire) - [2024 winners](https://www.techclimbers.co.uk/2024-winners) - [News](https://www.techclimbers.co.uk/latest/) - [Contact](https://www.techclimbers.co.uk/contact-us) LIVERPOOL CITY REGION TECH CLIMBERS 2026 # DISCOVER THIS YEAR’S TECH CLIMBERS LIST    Thank you to all our entrants and nominees! See the trailblazing, product-led tech businesses that were voted as the most innovative, investible, and impactful. We have collated the growth stats behind this year’s entries that reveal the challenges and opportunities Liverpool’s tech founders face. [SEE THE LISTS](https://www.techclimbers.co.uk/locations/liverpool-city-region/winners?hsLang=en-gb) [DOWNLOAD THE REPORT](https://www.techclimbers.co.uk/locations/liverpool-city-region#form) LIVERPOOL CITY REGION TECH CLIMBERS 2026 # DISCOVER THIS YEAR’S TECH CLIMBERS LIST    Thank you to all our entrants and nominees! See the trailblazing, product-led tech businesses that were voted as the most innovative, investible, and impactful. We have collated the growth stats behind this year’s entries that reveal the challenges and opportunities Liverpool’s tech founders face. [SEE THE LISTS](https://www.techclimbers.co.uk/locations/liverpool-city-region/winners?hsLang=en-gb) [DOWNLOAD THE REPORT](https://www.techclimbers.co.uk/locations/liverpool-city-region#form) ## **Championing the Region’s Innovation Economy** In our sixth edition, we’ve been on a mission to discover the fastest-growing, product-led tech business that’s bringing new, impactful innovations and advancements to the market.  Every nomination shaped the story of where Liverpool’s tech sector is heading. We unveiled the Official List and Ones to Watch List to the Tech Climbers community at this year’s List Reveal Event, and the winners were published with UKTN across its national audience. Our lists not only bring visibility to ambitious businesses starting their journey, but they also showcase to investors the level of ambition and talent present across the Liverpool City Region. The entrant data also tells a story of successes and challenges that founders face, and how the tech ecosystem can work together to propel aspiring tech businesses and connect them with the right support. Previous Tech Climbers from Liverpool have expanded globally and built impressive teams to keep delivering their ideas at scale. The visibility they gain from making the list puts them in rooms with peers on a similar growth path and connects them with the people who can answer key questions and guide their next steps.   [SEE THE ENTRIES DATA](https://www.techclimbers.co.uk/locations/liverpool-city-region#form) ![TCLIV25-LRE-1](https://www.techclimbers.co.uk/hubfs/TCLIV25-LRE-1.png "TCLIV25-LRE-1") ## **Championing the Region’s Innovation Economy** In our sixth edition, we’ve been on a mission to discover the fastest-growing, product-led tech business that’s bringing new, impactful innovations and advancements to the market.  Every nomination shaped the story of where Liverpool’s tech sector is heading. We unveiled the Official List and Ones to Watch List to the Tech Climbers community at this year’s List Reveal Event, and the winners were published with UKTN across its national audience. Our lists not only bring visibility to ambitious businesses starting their journey, but they also showcase to investors the level of ambition and talent present across the Liverpool City Region. The entrant data also tells a story of successes and challenges that founders face, and how the tech ecosystem can work together to propel aspiring tech businesses and connect them with the right support. Previous Tech Climbers from Liverpool have expanded globally and built impressive teams to keep delivering their ideas at scale. The visibility they gain from making the list puts them in rooms with peers on a similar growth path and connects them with the people who can answer key questions and guide their next steps.   [SEE THE ENTRIES DATA](https://www.techclimbers.co.uk/locations/liverpool-city-region#form) ![TCLIV25-LRE-2](https://www.techclimbers.co.uk/hubfs/TCLIV25-LRE-2.png "TCLIV25-LRE-2") #### SHOWCASING THE TRAILBLAZING TECH BUSINESSES ON OUR DOORSTEP Accredited as the third European Capital of Innovation at the end of 2025 and backed by the newly launched Liverpool City Region Growth Plan, the region is set to attract significant investment into its most innovative tech businesses.         The rich history of creativity and a powerful network of universities and innovation is what makes Liverpool one of the UK’s most exciting tech hubs. Over the past five Tech Climbers campaigns in Liverpool, we’ve seen powerful initiatives such as Baltic Ventures move to the area to provide much-needed investment and accelerator support for local startups.         The entrants and nominations for this year’s campaign brought a new level of ambition, with purposeful innovations spanning across tech domains. It was no easy job for our partners to determine which startups and scale-ups take a limited space on our two lists, but the entrant data revealed that this has been a year defined by ambition.    [UNCOVER THE LIST](https://www.techclimbers.co.uk/locations/liverpool-city-region/winners?hsLang=en-gb) #### SHOWCASING THE TRAILBLAZING TECH BUSINESSES ON OUR DOORSTEP Accredited as the third European Capital of Innovation at the end of 2025 and backed by the newly launched Liverpool City Region Growth Plan, the region is set to attract significant investment into its most innovative tech businesses.         The rich history of creativity and a powerful network of universities and innovation is what makes Liverpool one of the UK’s most exciting tech hubs. Over the past five Tech Climbers campaigns in Liverpool, we’ve seen powerful initiatives such as Baltic Ventures move to the area to provide much-needed investment and accelerator support for local startups.         The entrants and nominations for this year’s campaign brought a new level of ambition, with purposeful innovations spanning across tech domains. It was no easy job for our partners to determine which startups and scale-ups take a limited space on our two lists, but the entrant data revealed that this has been a year defined by ambition.   [UNCOVER THE LIST](https://www.techclimbers.co.uk/locations/liverpool-city-region/winners?hsLang=en-gb) #### Our Criteria ![tech-climbers-liverpool-city-region-impact](https://www.techclimbers.co.uk/hubfs/Website/Assets/Criteria/tech-climbers-liverpool-city-region-impact.png "tech-climbers-liverpool-city-region-impact") ![tech-climbers-liverpool-city-region-innovation](https://www.techclimbers.co.uk/hubfs/Website/Assets/Criteria/tech-climbers-liverpool-city-region-innovation.png "tech-climbers-liverpool-city-region-innovation") ![tech-climbers-liverpool-city-region-investment](https://www.techclimbers.co.uk/hubfs/Website/Assets/Criteria/tech-climbers-liverpool-city-region-investment.png "tech-climbers-liverpool-city-region-investment") #### Our Criteria [![tech-climbers-liverpool-city-region-impact-1](https://www.techclimbers.co.uk/hubfs/Website/Assets/Criteria/tech-climbers-liverpool-city-region-impact-1.png "tech-climbers-liverpool-city-region-impact-1")](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTJ4-ckOTRk) [![tech-climbers-liverpool-city-region-innovation-1](https://www.techclimbers.co.uk/hubfs/Website/Assets/Criteria/tech-climbers-liverpool-city-region-innovation-1.png "tech-climbers-liverpool-city-region-innovation-1")](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTJ4-ckOTRk) [![tech-climbers-liverpool-city-region-investment-1](https://www.techclimbers.co.uk/hubfs/Website/Assets/Criteria/tech-climbers-liverpool-city-region-investment-1.png "tech-climbers-liverpool-city-region-investment-1")](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTJ4-ckOTRk) ##### Winners prizes All businesses that make either the Main List or Ones to Watch List will be able to claim a range of prizes kindly offered by our partners. Take a look at some of the prizes on offer for 2025 list winners...  Claim an IP consultation and diagnostic with Marks & Clerk to gain tailored advice to protect your innovations and accelerate your growth. Forward Ensure you have the correct foundations for your first/next funding round with an investment readiness workshop – helping you go into any pitch with confidence. Forward Claim a 50% discount on InnovateHer’s EDI health checks, which help businesses assess and improve their diversity positioning to attract and retain the best talent. Forward Gain access to Rathbones Inspire programme, which offers valuable insights from other entrepreneurs & investors, as well as excusive networking opportunities, masterclasses and events. Forward As a proud partner of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra (RLPO), we’re delighted to offer all businesses the chance to win one of five pairs of tickets to a performance at the iconic Royal Liverpool Philharmonic. Enter by Friday 16 May 2025. Forward A free 1-hour group session with media relations advisors at Active Profile. Forward ##### [Watch our tech climbers liverpool 2024 event wrap](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VggoH77EgrM) #### About Tech Climbers Founded in Liverpool, Tech Climbers was created to spotlight the trailblazing tech businesses emerging from Liverpool City Region’s tech landscape. Through our events and publicised Tech Climbers list, we are on a mission to highlight the region’s fast-growing, product-led tech businesses, while painting a clear picture of the opportunities and challenges that surround the growth story of the region’s tech hub. ![TCLIV25-LRE-3](https://www.techclimbers.co.uk/hubfs/TCLIV25-LRE-3.png "TCLIV25-LRE-3") #### About Tech Climbers Founded in Liverpool, Tech Climbers was created to spotlight the trailblazing tech businesses emerging from Liverpool City Region’s tech landscape. Through our events and publicised Tech Climbers list, we are on a mission to highlight the region’s fast-growing, product-led tech businesses, while painting a clear picture of the opportunities and challenges that surround the growth story of the region’s tech hub.  #### Covering the Liverpool City Region We spotlight trailblazing, fast-growing tech businesses across the Liverpool City Region. ![Tech Climbers 2023 Liverpool City Region](https://www.techclimbers.co.uk/hubfs/TC%20-%20LPL%20MAP.png "Tech Climbers 2023 Liverpool City Region") #### Covering Liverpool City Region We spotlight trailblazing, fast-growth tech businesses across the Liverpool City Region. #### WHAT DID LAST YEAR’S CAMPAIGN REVEAL?   #### sTATS ARE RELATED TO OUR 2025 CAMPAIGN ##### 240+ ![TCLCR25 stats_240](https://www.techclimbers.co.uk/hubfs/LCR/2025/Stat%20bars/TCLCR25%20stats_240.svg "TCLCR25 stats_240") jobs projected to be created over the next 12 months ##### 57% ![TCLCR25 stats_57](https://www.techclimbers.co.uk/hubfs/LCR/2025/Stat%20bars/TCLCR25%20stats_57.svg "TCLCR25 stats_57") of businesses are returning entrants to the list ##### 66% ![TCLCR25 stats_64](https://www.techclimbers.co.uk/hubfs/LCR/2025/Stat%20bars/TCLCR25%20stats_64.svg "TCLCR25 stats_64") of entrants have already raised funding ##### 83% ![TCLCR25 stats_83](https://www.techclimbers.co.uk/hubfs/LCR/2025/Stat%20bars/TCLCR25%20stats_83.svg "TCLCR25 stats_83") of entrant innovations feature or are powered by AI [JOIN THIS YEAR'S CAMPAIGN](https://www.techclimbers.co.uk/locations/liverpool-city-region/launch-event?hsLang=en-gb) ## Get your copy ### Download a copy of our 2026 entrant report ![TCLCR25-covermockup](https://www.techclimbers.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/TCLCR25-covermockup.png?width=2000&height=1516&name=TCLCR25-covermockup.png "TCLCR25-covermockup") #### SEE THE 2026 LIST Our list highlights purpose-led innovators drawing in investment and attention into the region  [2026 WINNERS](https://www.techclimbers.co.uk/locations/liverpool-city-region/winners?hsLang=en-gb) ![TCL24 winners LP asset](https://www.techclimbers.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/TCL24%20winners%20LP%20asset.png?width=1782&height=2000&name=TCL24%20winners%20LP%20asset.png "TCL24 winners LP asset") #### SEE THE 2026 LIST Our list highlights purpose-led innovators drawing in investment and attention into the region  [2026 WINNERS](https://www.techclimbers.co.uk/locations/liverpool-city-region/winners?hsLang=en-gb) ![TCLIV26 Lockup-navy-2](https://www.techclimbers.co.uk/hubfs/TCLIV26%20Lockup-navy-2.png "TCLIV26 Lockup-navy-2") JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER #### BE THE FIRST TO HEAR ABOUT Tech Climbers news [![tech-climbers-uk-logo](https://www.techclimbers.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/tech-climbers-uk-logo.png?width=160&height=75&name=tech-climbers-uk-logo.png "tech-climbers-uk-logo")](https://www.techclimbers.co.uk/?hsLang=en-gb) #### Powered by [![Tangerine](https://www.techclimbers.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Tangerine%20Branding/Tangerine%20Brand%20Logo%20All%20White-1.png?width=225&height=46&name=Tangerine%20Brand%20Logo%20All%20White-1.png "Tangerine")](https://www.tangerinecomms.com/) #### Media partner [![UKTN](https://www.techclimbers.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/logo_uktn_white.png?width=150&height=40&name=logo_uktn_white.png "UKTN")](https://www.uktech.news/) Follow us on social media [About Tech Climbers](https://www.techclimbers.co.uk/about-us?hsLang=en-gb) [Become a Partner](https://www.techclimbers.co.uk/become-a-sponsor?hsLang=en-gb) [Greater Manchester](https://www.techclimbers.co.uk/locations/greater-manchester?hsLang=en-gb) [Liverpool City Region](https://www.techclimbers.co.uk/locations/liverpool-city-region) [Yorkshire](https://www.techclimbers.co.uk/locations/leeds-city-region?hsLang=en-gb) [West Midlands](https://www.techclimbers.co.uk/locations/west-midlands?hsLang=en-gb) [HubSpot for Startups](https://www.techclimbers.co.uk/hubspot-partner?hsLang=en-gb) [News](https://www.techclimbers.co.uk/news?hsLang=en-gb) [Contact us](https://www.techclimbers.co.uk/contact-us?hsLang=en-gb) [Terms & Conditions](https://www.techclimbers.co.uk/terms?hsLang=en-gb) [Privacy notice](https://www.techclimbers.co.uk/privacy-policy?hsLang=en-gb) [Cookies policy](https://www.techclimbers.co.uk/cookies-policy?hsLang=en-gb) © 2025 All rights reserved. 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