Our Collaborations
Partnership is at the heart of successful health and care innovation. In our CHI-Zone Collaborations section, we proudly showcase a range of news stories reflecting the impact of our work with national networks, commissioners and providers, and pioneering HealthTech businesses. These stories offer practical insights and inspiration for prospective partners. You’ll find updates on projects as they evolve, testimonials from partner businesses, and concrete examples of how collaboration with the CHI-Zone has accelerated innovation journeys. These stories highlight the breadth of support available and the tangible benefits of working together.
From AI-powered sleep support to a neurodivergent travel app: hidden entrepreneurs generate £5.2m social return
A former football coach who developed an AI-powered sleep platform after breaking his back and a travel agent behind a travel review app for the neurodiverse are among a group of Liverpool City Region entrepreneurs who have generated more than £5.2m in social value from a £500,000 investment.
Breaking down barriers to participation: in conversation with Mathew Richards
Working across schools, community hubs and care settings, Inclus-ability North West CIC delivers tailored activity programmes designed to build confidence, improve wellbeing and create stronger social connections. From chair-based exercise sessions for older adults to confidence-building activities for children, the organisation is focused on making movement accessible for people of all abilities and backgrounds.
From personal recovery to population health: in conversation with Sean Bailey
Built on years of experience delivering sleep support through his non-profit organisation, MySleepHealth is a digital platform designed to make evidence-based sleep interventions more accessible and scalable. The app supports people experiencing insomnia, chronic sleep deprivation and shift work-related sleep challenges, alongside families navigating ADHD and autism-related sleep difficulties.
Inspirational entrepreneurs selected to tackle regional health challenges
Hospital robots, AI-guided sleep support and a mobile hair salon are among a selection of innovative business ideas chosen to receive investment from a unique new Liverpool City Region (LCR) programme.
New initiative seeks locals with business ideas to tackle health and care challenges
A ground-breaking initiative to tackle health and care inequalities in Liverpool City Region (LCR) communities launches today. Citizen First LCR will put power firmly in the hands of those with experience of health and care challenges on the ground.