Sensor City is a technical innovation centre and enterprise zone in the heart of Liverpool. As a joint venture between the University of Liverpool and Liverpool John Moores University,it aims to:
• Create 300 start-up businesses and 1,000 jobs
• Foster industry–academic collaborations
• Bring together knowledge and experience in technology
• Support high-tech businesses working on sensor systems and applications
• Stimulate business growth regionally, nationally, and internationally
Sensor City offers a Software Design Suite, Mechanical Laboratory, Optical Laboratory, and Electronics Laboratory, as well as business development support. The innovation hub is already home to a number of innovative businesses, including Chanua Health, Fatigue Management International (FMI), Aqua Running, and UPLEC Industries.
Internet of Business spoke to Alison Mitchell, executive director, about the work and aims of Sensor City.
Sensors for all! Exclusive Q&A with Alison Mitchell of Sensor City, Liverpool at Internet of Business