LCR4.0 Start

Strategies for digital adoption
LCR4 START is an innovative initiative, supporting Liverpool City Region SME businesses develop their DIGITAL STRATEGY
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Bringing insight, imagination around benefits of adopting a digital strategy.
LCR4 START is a new European Regional Development Fund initiative, supporting Liverpool City Region SME business leaders and companies to gain a competitive edge through the development of practical strategies for effective digital adoption. It will provide insight, guidance and demonstration of good practice to accelerate SMEs along their digital journey.

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The project can help shape:

People Skills
Readying people at all levels for digital change by providing the right opportunities to develop new skills or up-skill.

Planning
Ensuring effective planning for the delivery and management of digital infrastructures.

Leadership
Support in developing future leaders who can steer organisations into full digital transformation – now and in the future.

Supply Chains
Supporting industry in developing value and opportunities through dynamic, digital supply chains.

Technology
Ensuring organisations have the right technology that is tailored and tested for their bespoke operations model. Providing testing facilities and advice on aligning technology for digital transformation projects.

Investment
Unlocking the right investment for businesses that want to embark on digital transformation programmes.
Who’s it for?
LCR4 START is for SME’s within the Liverpool City Region’s sectors but not limited to:
- Manufacturing (Pharma, FMCG Aerospace, Automotive etc.)
- Professional Services
- Health
- Energy
- Visitor Economy
Preparing your business today for tomorrows challenges
Digital Awareness
We will help raise your digital awareness through a digital business assessment, case study and technology demonstration.
Digital Priorities
We will help define your digital priorities through diagnostics and a digital fitness assessment informed by your business priorities and opportunities.
Digital Support Networks
We will signpost digital support networks including relevant contacts and complimentary programmes of support and investment from third parties across the North-West region.
Digital Roadmap
We will help plan your digital roadmap by structuring, thinking and focussing on what digital can do for your business – planning your path to successful digital change.