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LIVERPOOL CITY REGION TECH CLIMBERS 2026

Tech Climbers is returning to Liverpool City Region!

Be part of the launch that brings together Liverpool City Region’s most ambitious tech founders for a morning of connection and insight.

LIVERPOOL CITY REGION TECH CLIMBERS 2026

TECH CLIMBERS IS RETURNING TO LIVERPOOL CITY REGION!

Be part of the launch that brings together Liverpool City Region’s most ambitious tech founders for a morning of connection and insight.

Join us at the launch event

To celebrate our return to the region where Tech Climbers began, we’re hosting a launch event on 10th of February from 8:30 to 10:30 am at Cotton House. Join us to:

  • Discover the benefits of becoming a Tech Climber
  • Connect with our expert partners
  • Expand your network within the region’s tech community
  • Hear from our founder & advisor panels about tech innovation trends and the support available in Liverpool City Region

Whether you’re a startup interested in entering for a place on our list, a past Tech Climber, or you have a passion to support the tech industry, everyone is welcome! Come along to catch up with the tech community and find out what we are all about! 

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JOIN US AT THE LAUNCH EVENT

To celebrate our return to the region where Tech Climbers began, we’re hosting a launch event on 10th of February from 8:30 to 10:30 am at Cotton House. Join us to:

  • Discover the benefits of becoming a Tech Climber
  • Connect with our expert partners
  • Expand your network within the region’s tech community
  • Hear from our founder & advisor panels about tech innovation trends and the support available in Liverpool City Region

Whether you’re a startup interested in entering for a place on our list, a past Tech Climber, or you have a passion to support the tech industry, everyone is welcome! Come along to catch up with the tech community and find out what we are all about! 

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SHOWCASING THE TRAILBLAZING TECH BUSINESSES ON OUR DOORSTEP

Over the past four Tech Climbers campaigns in Liverpool, we’ve seen the city region transform into one of the UK’s leading digital hubs, with initiatives such as Baltic Ventures moving to the area to provide much-needed investment and accelerator support for local startups.   

With a strong portfolio of businesses innovating within the creative, medical & health, financial, gaming and education sectors - and support available from accelerators, incubators and investors - the community is going from strength to strength, and we look forward to showcasing the latest innovations and opportunities on the horizon. 

SHOWCASING THE TRAILBLAZING TECH BUSINESSES ON OUR DOORSTEP

Over the past four Tech Climbers campaigns in Liverpool City Region, we’ve seen the city region transform into one of the UK’s leading digital hubs, with initiatives such as Baltic Ventures moving to the area to provide much-needed investment and accelerator support for local startups.  

With a strong portfolio of businesses innovating within the creative, medical & health, financial, gaming and education sectors, and support available from accelerators, incubators and investors, the community is going from strength to strength, and we look forward to showcasing the latest innovations and opportunities on the horizon. 

Our Criteria

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Our Criteria

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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.
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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.
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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.
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Gain access to Rathbones Inspire programme, which offers valuable insights from other entrepreneurs & investors, as well as excusive networking opportunities, masterclasses and events.
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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.
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A free 1-hour group session with media relations advisors at Active Profile.
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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.

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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

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

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jobs projected to be created over the next 12 months

57%
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of businesses are returning entrants to the list

 
66%
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of entrants have already raised funding

83%
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of entrant innovations feature or are powered by AI

Get your copy

Download a copy of our 2025 entrant report

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SEE THE 2025 LIST

Our list will showcase the leading, fast-growing tech businesses across the Liverpool City Region

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SEE THE 2025 LIST

Our list will showcase the leading, fast-growing tech businesses across the Liverpool City Region

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SHOWCASE & CELEBRATE YOUR TECH BUSINESS

Tech companies that make our publicised list can:

  • Boost their profile alongside other regional trailblazers
  • Claim free or discounted support from our partner prize package
  • Celebrate recognition with a certificate & digital assets
  • And more!

See all the benefits of entering Tech Climbers.

SHOWCASE & CELEBRATE YOUR TECH BUSINESS

Tech companies that make our publicised list can:

  • Boost their profile alongside other regional trailblazers
  • Claim free or discounted support from our partner prize package
  • Celebrate recognition with a certificate & digital assets
  • And more!

See all the benefits of entering Tech Climbers.

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Tech Climbers would not be possible without our partner network. Find out more about our partners here.

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