SDG 9 - Industry, innovation and infrastructure
Investing in infrastructure and innovation is pivotal to driving economic expansion and advancement. Scientific research should be enhanced to upgrade the technological capabilities of industrial sectors in countries around the world, encouraging innovation in a sustainable and equitable way, to drive future innovation.
At LJMU, we’re using innovative approaches to teach our students about new technologies while providing global citizenship skills at the same time. Our researchers have worked across multiple industry sectors, supporting sustainable innovation and industry growth across the Liverpool City Region and beyond.
Highlights
£1.2M
The Risktec Solutions training business, informed by LJMU research, has an approximate revenue per year of £1.2 million.
£1.6M
The One Day initiative, supported by LJMU, has fostered a more inclusive economic landscape in the Liverpool City Region, benefiting all its 1.6 million residents.
303 SMEs
303 SMEs accessed support through the LCR 4.0 SMEs programme with LJMU.
955 new jobs
LCR 4.0 is on target to generate 955 new jobs within the Liverpool City Region.
