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provides an affordable and efficient way for hospitals to access 3D technologies through the provision of a service package of hardware, software, and staffing. Having been established for around six years, the company boasts impressive projected growth for the next financial year, and is currently looking to open a further eight new hubs both in the UK and in Europe.

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Previously on theÌýTech ClimbersÌý‘Ones to Watch’Ìýlist in 2019,Ìýhas demonstrated significant growth in the last 18 months. ItÌýis a whole school improvement platform for school leaders, teachers, data managers and attendance managers. It helpsÌýschools to use their data to improve performance, create impact and let children learn.ÌýÌýThe school data can contribute to widescale improvements on a local and national level to improve attendance and assessment as a whole.Ìý

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TheÌýÌýapplications help businesses achieve end-to-end visibility, in order to drive tangible optimisation outcomes.ÌýBlinxÌýalso solvesÌýtheÌýtechnical integration challenges businesses typically face.ÌýIn addition, itÌýalso has a services arm supportingÌýorganistationsÌýwith digital transformationÌýand is currently expanding into the NHS which willÌýbe a major growth area for the business.Ìý

CGA Simulation

develops smart city resilience models and digital twin, pattern of life simulations that test the safety of autonomous vehicle technology, validating the technology against a panoply of hazards and scenarios.ÌýThis excitingÌýrobust, dynamic andÌýcomplexÌýtechnologyÌýallowsÌýthe company to predict transport and smart city models with data that doesn’t yet exist – they have even modelled COVID-19 spread around a UK city. 

CNC Robotics​

This company provides integrated robotics solutions to businesses in order to streamline production processes, increase productivity, and improve overall business performance.Ìý has a sizeable opportunity with the global composites market size projected to grow from USD 74.0 billion in 2020 to USD 112.8 billion by 2025.ÌýIn addition, there’s also an increasingÌýdemandÌýfor robotics in manufacturing to reduce costsÌýandÌýimprove qualityÌý–ÌýparticularlyÌýgivenÌýtheÌýrecentÌýEU ExitÌýand aÌýburgeoningÌýpost-COVIDÌýglobal market.ÌýAs a result,Ìýthe company is expectingÌýto bring in new talentÌýin the next 12 months.Ìý

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An established tech company in Liverpool City Region and a Tech ClimberÌýinÌý2019,ÌýÌýbuild customisable dashboards that collect, display and push information from disparate IT systems.ÌýTheÌýcompany has high ambitionsÌýand is expanding globally with sites in New ZealandÌýand the Netherlands,Ìýand new sites in the US.ÌýIt’s an exciting time for this company which has seen anÌýincrease in demand for its technology during the pandemic and is becoming aÌýsignificant force in Europe.Ìý

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Another returning Tech Climber,ÌýÌýis a complete retail management platform,Ìýcapable of handling all retail needs. It uses real-time data reporting to minimise errors andÌýcanÌýprovideÌýkey insightsÌýfor accounting, budgeting and forecasting.ÌýThe business has shown resilience during the pandemic and its anticipating hiring new talent in the next year toÌýkeep on track with its ambitious business plans.Ìý

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is a cost-effective solution to significantly speed up the process of collecting verified signatures on key documents, such as contracts, agreements and policy documents.ÌýThe company works across a number of sectors and has seen significant growth this past year in terms of new customers due toÌýmany organisations fast-tracking digital transformation projects. In addition, the continuous advancement of technology proposes a growth opportunity for E-signÌýto be able to further integrate and connect to other software applications.Ìý

EvokeÌýCreative​

Wirral-based Ìýhas made headlines this year for deliveringÌýa ground-breaking digital marketing solution for JD’s flagship store in Times Square New York.ÌýThe company strategically works across a number of sectors looking for ways to diversify and expand into new markets.ÌýIt continues to use new and innovative technology toÌýdrive and improveÌýcustomer experience.ÌýItsÌýexciting business ventures mean that the company is looking to attract new talent in the next 12 months to continue to expandingÌýitsÌýdigital offering.Ìý

Fifty Eight​

ÌýprovidesÌý‘Just GoodÌýWork’Ìýa free mobile platform,Ìýwhich gives job seekers and workers critical information and advice to protect them from deception, debt and exploitation throughout recruitment and into work.ÌýInitiallyÌýusing grass-roots distribution,ÌýandÌýtrustedÌýnetworks such as places of worshipÌýand community groups,ÌýtheÌýplatform is now being trialled with some of the largest online retailers such as ASOS and Very, both of which willÌýpilot the platform withÌýa small selection of their supplier factories and major recruiters.Ìý

Hi-impact consultancy

embeds technology into the curriculum of scores of education providers locally, nationally, and internationally. During the pandemic the high-impact team continued to supportÌýteachersÌýandÌýschoolsÌýbyÌýhelping teachers navigate the new world of remote learning.ÌýThe company’sÌýexpandingÌýtechnical offering is able to be adopted in the UK and overseasÌýbringing a new annual and recurring revenue to the business.ÌýItÌýcontinues to prove its dedication to its ‘tech for good’ÌýcredentialsÌýand ensuresÌýthat it’s offering is being improved and developed to meet the needs of customers.Ìý

ImmersiveÌýInteractive​

is a global leader in immersive spacesÌýand continues to show its enthusiasm to grow and expand its offering.ÌýRecognisingÌýkey growth opportunities,ÌýImmersive is working withÌýMerseycareÌýNHS Trust & Northumbria UniversityÌýas well as with Manchester Metropolitan University on a majorÌýParkinsonsÌý& Dementia programme.ÌýThe business is established in 18 countries across the worldÌýwith a strong group of resellers who share theÌýsame passion for the product and technology.Ìý

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Featured on the list of LCR Tech Climbers in 2019, secures another place on 2021’s list with its innovative health technology whichÌýaccelerates the discovery and development of new pharmaceutical drugs.ÌýProjectingÌýstrong revenue growth in the next 12 months, the business is also expanding its customer base in the US, EU and Asia.Ìý

MedalliaÌýLivingLens​

2020 was a great year forÌýÌýfollowingÌýits acquisition by experience management company, Medallia.ÌýThe company has gone from strength to strength, diversifying and expanding its tech offering and improving customer experience off the back of the acquisition.ÌýIts platform has seen tremendous uptake during 2020 as organisationsÌýshifted to digital and video-firstÌýexperiencesÌýwith customersÌýandÌýtarget audiences.ÌýÌýÌý

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deliver a full range of geospatial solutions and servicesÌýwhichÌýsupport inÌýunderpinning resilient infrastructure and clean growth. It usesÌýspace technology, data and AI to solve global challenges such as water supply interruptions and pollution incidents. The pandemic has highlighted infrastructure organisations as critical businesses, showcasing a window of opportunity for MGISSÌýto accelerate digital transformation and delivery of remote services.Ìý

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An ambitious company looking to explore international markets,ÌýÌýare digitalising workforce management and driving a new standard of safety and productivity on construction sites.ÌýThe business showed a keen ability to pivot during the pandemic byÌýdelivering their Workforce App which providesÌýcontact free biometric site accessÌý&Ìýsign-in, social distancing reports, site contact tracing and direct-to-worker notifications. The company is also looking toÌýexpand into new construction verticals.Ìý

ORCHA

is a digital health management platform which looks to encourage the uptakeÌýand adoption of good digital health products.ÌýThe company, whichÌýhas played a huge role in supporting health companies during the pandemic, is also supporting the NHS in 50% of its regions.ÌýWith exceptional revenue targets for 2021, ORCHA is looking toÌýreplicate its success internationally and employ new talent to help it do that.Ìý

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’ technology has been critical for schools during the pandemic. Their technology consolidatesÌýall school communications with teachers to allow for one gatewayÌýofÌýtwo-way communication with parents.ÌýThe company has ambitious growth plans and is looking to expand its tech offering to meet the feedbackÌýofÌýparents and schools.Ìý

Premier EPOS​

A new company to this year’s Tech Climbers list,Ìý provides a streamlined retail management software. With huge growth opportunities both in the UK and internationally,ÌýPremier EPOS has been able to use the past year to help identify the business’s main USPs and leverage thoseÌýto exceed its revenue targets.Ìý

Ruler Analytics

providesÌýMulti-Channel Marketing Attribution softwareÌýto help businesses see real insight and return on investment. Ruler Analytics is on track for key revenue growth this financial year and is looking to bring in new talent to help make this happen.ÌýWith aÌýglobal market worth $3.6bn, there are great growth opportunities for the business in the future.Ìý

Sky Medical Technology​

Providing bioelectronic medicine and devices for clinicians who treat vascular related conditions, Ìýhas identified 25 different therapy areas that demonstrate market opportunity. A business with a keen eye for growth and a clear plan on how to exceed its revenue targets, Sky Medical Technology could be the frontrunner for spearheading the MedTech revolutionÌýin the near future.ÌýÌýÌý

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Moving fromÌý‘Ones to Watch’Ìýin 2019, to being listed on the main Tech Climbers list this year, Ìýhave been able to identifyÌýclearÌýstrategies of acquisition to allow for further success.ÌýTheÌýbusiness has used the pandemic toÌýthink strategically about how the business can not only be sustainable, but successful.Ìý

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, providers of technology ‘SysCloud’ is a suite of UK-based private and shared cloud infrastructure and platform services. There has been an increasing interest from organisations to useÌý³§²â²õ²µ°ù´Ç³Ü±è’sÌýsoftware to use technology solutionsÌýfocusing on cloud, mobile working and collaboration.ÌýThe business’s ambitious revenue targets will also require the uptake of new talent, providing a great opportunity for job seekers in Liverpool City Region.Ìý

Tickr

AnÌýexcitingÌýFinTech companyÌýthat has made the Tech ClimbersÌýlist againÌýforÌý2021,ÌýÌýuses open banking technology to help people save, invest and spend in a more impactful way.ÌýBy expanding its offering to looking at howÌýusersÌýcan linkÌýtheirÌýfinancial life toÌýthe social and environmental impactÌý​they have,ÌýTickrÌýhas been able to expandÌýits user base, team and exponentially grow its revenue.Ìý

vTime

Using immersive technology toÌýtransform how brands and companies engage with each other,Ìý’sÌýproduct shows clear potentialÌýwith worldwide spending on augmented reality and virtual realityÌý–Ìýset to reachÌýa staggeringÌý$72.8bn in 2024. The company has shown clear resilience during the pandemic and looks to emerge even stronger withÌýaÌýviewÌýtoÌýbringing in new talent to meet is ambitiousÌýfutureÌýrevenue targets.Ìý

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Ones to Watch

A|2|O Technology Group​

UsesÌýtechnologiesÌýtoÌýdevelopÌýandÌýremove the barriers toÌýtheÌýincreasedÌýadoption of advanced materials for carbon emissions reduction. In doing this it supports organisationsÌýwith increased operational efficiency and reliability.Ìý sees huge growth potential in the supply of advanced material components for the LCR automotive sector.ÌýAn increased awareness ofÌýthe adoption of green technologies in 2020 has proved to have positive impacts for the company.Ìý

Agent Academy LEAP​

,Ìýcreated by Agent Academy,Ìýis an online learning portal designed by industry leaders to help users develop the skills needed for a successful career in marketing. Having recently launched the BETA version of the platform, LEAP has seen great uptake during the pandemic andÌýitsÌýrevenue is set to growÌýin the next year. The company isÌýalso preparing for an intake ofÌýnew talent in the next year to support its ambitious growth targets.ÌýÌý

Chasing the Stigma

The , created by Chasing the Stigma, is an online platform which consolidates mental health resources. It creates clearer pathways to access mental health supportÌýand aims to fundamentally change the way people engage with mental health providers. The business saw an increase in users during the pandemic with more peopleÌýin demand for its services. With a clear growth plan the business aims to take on new talent in the next 12 months.Ìý

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, headquartered at Sci-Tech Daresbury, is a human resource and talent acquisition software company that works alongside its customers to identify and solve their hiring issues. By creating a number of different solutions to reduce the manual time spent looking at CVs,Ìý°ä¾±¾±³Õ³§°¿¹ó°Õ’sÌýplatform streamlines processes, assisting with efficient recruitment and connecting the right employers to candidates.ÌýDespite the Pandemic it grew throughout 2020,Ìýsecuring new major customer contracts and buildingÌýon the existing relationshipsÌýitÌýhasÌýin place. Ìý

Damibu

 is a Liverpool-based digital technology studio dedicated to undertaking projects that provide a significant social value. It works with big organisations like NHS Clinical Commissioning Groups, Local Authorities and Universities, cultural institutions such as National Museums Liverpool, third sector partners and companies to improve the way that information is published, shared and validated.ÌýIn 2020 itÌýused funding to fast-tack its service development and encouraged existing clients to fast-track their deployment.Ìý

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provides real time descriptive analytics under a GDPR compliant platform allowing businesses to profile insights, target customers and simplify all data sources under one user friendly platform. Ìý

Defproc

specialises in proof of concept, prototypes and small run production. It provides a service that helps small and large companies realise their innovations. This service allows companies to innovate without needing to employ their own innovation teams.ÌýDefprocÌýsees its future in green energy having recently taken on a project in the sector.Ìý

DriverNet

Ìýprovides a mobile operative smartphone app and central online hub to connect transport providers and their customers. It does this by taking paper-based systems and channelling them through their app to provide navigation and reporting channels, resulting in consolidated space for all travel information.ÌýThe pandemic hasÌýenabled theÌýcompanyÌýto explore other uses for its technology – one recent example being its use byÌýSt Helen’s council’s security services team.Ìý

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Provides B2B, SaaS technology solutions around operations and compliance management. Using technology, aims to replace paper processes. The business plans to grow significantly over the next few years as the need for better compliance is needed throughout the business world as a result of the global pandemic. It aims to deliver similar products to new sectors such as care homes and construction, who all currently have a heavy dependency on paperwork and the need for high levels of compliance.Ìý

IoT Horizon Limited​

designed, MIDS (Material & Insulation Detection System), a patent-pending innovation that ensures the correct insulation has been installed in Domestic, Commercial & Industrial Buildings. Once the sensors are in the insulation, a simple scanÌýcan determine what has been installed. MIDS, it is envisaged, willÌýprovideÌýquality monitoring, insurer guarantees, material security, better safety,ÌýandÌýdesign with an architectural specification.ÌýÌý

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which helps individuals and organisations to manage the emotional impact of crisis,Ìýdisruption and trauma.Ìý´¡»å»å°ù±ð²õ²õ¾±²Ô²µâ€¯mental healthÌýissues usingÌýitsÌýsolutionÌýbusinessesÌýcan improveÌýdiagnosis and treatmentÌýfor theirÌýworkforce;ÌýprovideÌýmore timely and targeted referrals to specialist services; andÌýimprove theÌýconfidence and engagement of primary care providers.ÌýRecentlyÌýit hasÌýincreased itsÌýturnoverÌýby 25-30%.Ìý

LYFE – (Sophron Health LTD)​

Ìýis a platform that helps encourage healthier living through saving money on activities and products. ItÌýbelieves that a healthy lifestyle is not something that everyone can easily engage with. However, withÌýitsÌýtechnology itÌýaims to support individuals in making healthier choices.ÌýÌýIt does this viaÌýsleek brand engagements linked toÌýuser education,Ìýthe promotion ofÌýhealthy choice discoverabilityÌýservices,Ìýas well as providingÌýAIÌýdriven healthÌýsuggestions and wellbeing monitoring.ÌýÌý

Make Thread​

Based in the Baltic Triangle, Ìýis a digital platform that amalgamates ecommerce, social media and crowd curation together to create the first ever digital Sustainable Social Marketplace – aimed at conquering fashion’s increasing carbon footprint. Creating hundreds of job opportunities nationally,ÌýitÌýremovesÌýentry barriers for creatives to start their own businessÌýin a risk free environment, whilstÌýcreatingÌýa sustainable and fairer solution to fashion’s current ecosystemÌý–Ìýone that is inclusive andÌýdiverse.Ìý

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‘sÌýDVS (Digital Vaccination System) digitalises the vaccination process with every detail being automatically recorded in the Cloud. DVS is made up of four elements that combine to produce a seamless, secure system for digitalising vaccination data. In addition,Ìýit aims toÌýboost health worker wellbeing by providing a solution which reduces needle stick injuries.ÌýItsÌýtechnology has the potential to aid mass vaccination programmes by centralising data and providing a safe, simple and secure system for vaccinations.  Ìý

Pin IoT​

Working with theÌýwaste collection sector,Ìý’s solution enables the industry to transition to a digital view of operations whereby containers and vehicles are tracked in real time using low power wireless and sensor technology. Data is presented to customers via proprietary software designed specifically for the industry to increase revenue, reduce operating costs, improve customer service, materially reduce Co2 emissions and replace human contact with automated, digital technology. Ìý

Quantum Science Ltd​

An with expert knowledge in advanced materials.ÌýIt hasÌýa strong portfolio of intellectual propertyÌýspecifically aroundÌýdeveloping innovations to transform image sensors.ÌýIts mission is to make the lives of millions better through the power of material innovation. From innovations in image sensors to faster point of care tests for diseases,ÌýitÌýbelieves it canÌýmake processes more efficient, cost effective andÌýsupportÌýthe next generation of technologies in the industry.ÌýÌý

Safe Steps​

is a falls prevention app designed to reduce the number of falls in care homes, hospitals and out in the community. Our digital risk assessment tool eradicates the need for disparate paper trails through care homes, freeing up care workers time to focus on residents’ other needs and enhance human interaction. Since its implementation,ÌýSafe Steps has helped reduce the number of falls occurring by 28% and helped reduce ambulance callouts by 20%.Ìý

Skyhook Games

Ìýspecialising in video game art.ÌýIt was founded as an art outsourcing studio helping customers hit tight production deadlines, address capacity issues within their teams, and address quality issues. It also partners with a long-standing customer to produce DLC/Downloadable Content for their market leading products on digital stores which are sold globally.ÌýDespite the current pandemic it hasÌýrecently invested in a layer of production management talent to look after existing clients, to manage its IP, and to create capacity to exploit new opportunities. Ìý

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Working in the education sector,ÌýÌýmatches temporary staff to educational establishments via its online platform incorporating AI and machine learning.ÌýIt currently has aÌývastÌýpresence among vertical sectorsÌýincludingÌýsecondary schools and special needs schools.ÌýIt isÌýaiming to promote rTriibe to primary schools and alternative provisions which have high staff turnoverÌýin the near future.Ìý

WM Technologies Ltd​

Launched in 2020 and developed by two property development specialists, the company’sÌýÌýplatform digitalises the property buying and sellingÌýprocess.ÌýTheÌýplatform isÌýnot onlyÌýdesigned toÌýspeed up processesÌýbutÌýgive buyers and sellers complete transparencyÌýon transactions. Its mission is to reduce the number of property deals that ‘fall through’Ìýin the UK.