Smart Start: Integrating Innovation, Efficiencies and AI For Good

This workshop is all about how to access start-up support, build a lean business, leverage university expertise and use AI to work smartly.

Join the Business Support Service at Liverpool City Council for this valuable information session and hear about the support available for your new business – speakers will include:

• Chris Lewis – Start Up Advisor, Business Support Service
  Liverpool City Council have appointed the team at Merseyside Expanding Horizons to deliver free start-up advice through our Business Support Service. Chris will outline how the team can help early-stage entrepreneurs and local residents with a business idea – plus will provide detail about our upcoming workshops & events available.
• Michael Ashcroft – Senior Innovation Provider, LJMU
  Hear how LJMU’s LCR Innovations team supports businesses to explore new ideas, tackle challenges and identify opportunities for innovation. Michael will explain how businesses can access LJMU expertise and specialist knowledge – including support around digitalisation, AI and the effective use of data in order to develop practical, innovative solutions that strengthen capabilities and support future growth.
• Jaan Scott – Lean Advisor, Business Support Service
  Mastering productivity and efficiency can lay strong foundations for the growth of a new business. Jaan from Matchbox Associates is an advisor on our Business Support Service and will give an overview of practical tools that can streamline operations, boost productivity and achieve sustainable growth.
• James Green, Founder and CEO, Public Life
  James will introduce AI 4 Good LCR, a free programme running from November to March, delivered by Public Life and the University of Liverpool. It will back ten early-stage entrepreneurs to use AI to tackle a real problem in the Liverpool City Region. Participants can be at the ideas stage, pre-trading or trading for under two years – and no AI experience is needed. Applications will close on Sunday 1st November.