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We're thrilled with the response to our Idea Validation Grants programme that supports inventive tech ideas. We'll be reviewing the next round soon, and funding is limited, so apply now to develop your idea with cash grants or MVP development from experienced tech entrepreneurs. 💡 buff.ly/6wen30S

Rotherham Gateway Station Moves Forward with £11.35m Funding Boost | Public Sector Executive CPD accredited public sector news, comment & analysis for Civil Servants responsible for building, shaping and delivering transformational public services. The UK's No1 Public Sector Magazine.

Exciting plans for the multimillion-pound Rotherham Gateway Station are gaining momentum, as South Yorkshire’s Mayor and local council leaders have approved vital funding to advance the transformative regeneration project, set to become a key regional transport hub. buff.ly/v5cjKt6

North meets South as new agency group formed following Sheffield acquisition The move is part of a larger strategy to challenge the outdated agency model and build a group that fuses enterprise technology, digital marketing, and applied AI, offering clients better speed, intelligence, and impact, all from one agency.

Hampshire-based agency Hewitt Matthews has announced the acquisition of long-established Sheffield digital agency Quba to form the Hewitt Matthews Group (HMG). With 35 years of combined reputation, the newly formed group launches with serious momentum and even bigger ambitions.

Eagle Labs Funding Readiness powered by Capital Enterprise This programme is designed to guide business owners through the funding options available to them.

Eagle Labs and Capital Enterprise's Funding Readiness Programme aims to help entrepreneurs navigate the funding landscape. Demystify funding and prepare to grow your business. Gain knowledge and support from Eagle Labs and growth experts. Applications close on 29 August: buff.ly/77CgZro 🦅

KPMG Private Enterprise Access Supporting tomorrow's Emerging Giants.

Applications are now open for the KPMG/Acceleris ‘Future of Tech’ programme that starts in October 2025 for startups on the road to Series A fundraising. Applications close 1st August. Join the next emerging giants of business! Learn more and apply:

Scaleup Programme A curated three-month hybrid programme designed for high-growth UK tech companies ready to tackle the challenges of scaling.

Helping high-growth UK tech companies scale. Join expert-led workshops, masterclasses, and coaching, and make invaluable connections. Access a community of like-minded founders, designed for the pace of scale-up life. From Barclays Eagle Labs and Plexal. Closing 10 August: buff.ly/SziAwOx

Apply to Venture Forward

🌟 Venture Forward - Connecting Innovators to Capital 🌈 Innovate UK, in collaboration with Mountside Ventures, is running Venture Forward to support diverse founders. This programme empowers underrepresented entrepreneurs with guidance and funding opportunities £50k-£150k. Apply: buff.ly/7GaiHcY

Tech innovators going from strength to strength following growth acceleration programme - UK Tech News Ambitious tech companies across Yorkshire have been sharing their stories of success following the conclusion...

Ambitious tech companies, including SleepCogni and Binary Forge from South Yorkshire, have been sharing their stories of success following the conclusion of Top Tech Yorkshire 2025, a programme designed to accelerate growth and innovation in the region’s thriving tech sector. buff.ly/4D9cSp3

Play Sheffield - Monthly Gamedev Meetup · Luma Join us for the first informal meetup of Play Sheffield, a welcoming space for anyone involved in making video games in the UK’s greenest city! Whether you’re…

If you're in #Sheffield or surrounding, join us on August 7th at 7-9pm for the first informal meetup of Play Sheffield, a welcoming space for anyone involved in making video games in the UK’s greenest city! Sign up here: lu.ma/5phw708s

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Startup Social: Sheffield (August Meetup) Relaxed monthly get-together for founders, builders, entrepreneurs and those about to start building something.

Startup Social: Sheffield returns this month on Thu 28 August at Hideaway! Startup Social is Sheffield’s free monthly meetup for founders, builders and entrepreneurs who want to connect with others on the same path. 🍻 buff.ly/jdejsVB #Sheffield #SheffEvents #SheffieldisSuper

Yorkshire bucks national trend with rise in VC investment - KPMG Venture capital investment in Yorkshire's start-up and scaling businesses increased in the second quarter of 2025

VC investment in Yorkshire's startup and scaling businesses increased in Q2 of 2025, despite a muted national picture, says the latest KPMG Private Enterprise Venture Pulse report. Yorkshire's start-ups raised £50.2m in the second quarter of 2025, up 52% from last year.

Tech Scale Up Advisors - spotlight on Morgan Killick

Are you an ambitious tech business in Doncaster, Barnsley or Rotherham looking to grow? Our Tech Scale Up Advisors pilot with Business Sheffield offers free expert support from tech founders.
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🚀 Join the Tech Scale Up Advisors programme: buff.ly/6wen30S

Venture.Community Venture.Community is a co-operative society of entrepreneurs, dedicated to building and accelerating start-ups.

Save the date for the Venture.Community Summer Social on August 29! Enjoy an afternoon of food, chat, and connections. Supported by Rathbones, all funds aid Sheffield Hospitals Charity as part of The Master Cutler’s Challenge. A BBQ and inspiring talks await! Atuin Café AMP, 3-6pm. buff.ly/LlkAuxs

Innovation Loans - Innovate UK Business Connect UK registered micro, small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) can apply for loan funding for innovative late-stage research and development projects with strong commercial potential that will…

Innovate UK is offering up to £25 million in loans to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). UK-registered SMEs can apply for loan funding for innovative late-stage R&D projects with strong commercial potential that will significantly boost the UK economy. buff.ly/XFDFf11#Inno...

Are you a tech innovator, start-up or solution provider with a digital tool or technology that could boost productivity for SME manufacturers? | Business Sheffield Are you a tech innovator, start-up or solution provider with a digital tool or technology that could boost productivity for SME manufacturers? We have exciting opportunities for potential Tech Partne...

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Tech innovator, start-up or solution provider with a digital tool or technology that could boost productivity for SME manufacturers?

Exciting opportunities for potential Tech Partners to be part of a unique 3-month collaborative challenge 👇

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Sheffield Digital Policy Roundtable #2

Our latest roundtable revealed a clear sense of urgency – and opportunity – for Sheffield and South Yorkshire to reposition themselves as serious players in the national innovation economy.

Read this write-up by our Co-Director @chrisdymond.bsky.social 👇

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Shortlist announced for this year’s Sheffield Business Awards The shortlist has been announced for this year’s prestigious Sheffield Business Awards, which returns to The Octagon Centre, in Sheffield, on October 16.

The shortlist has been announced for the 2025 Sheffield Business Awards, taking place in October. It's great to see some of the city's brightest tech companies nominated, including BlackfinBio, DigitalCNC, Phlux Technology, The Curve, and the Floow. buff.ly/8M5dNXC

Over 1,000 patients to benefit from mental health app A pioneering digital solution for anxiety has supported more than 1,000 patients to access treatment five months ahead of schedule.

A pioneering digital treatment for anxiety has reached a major milestone in South Yorkshire, with Daylight surpassing 1,000 patients accessing treatment five months ahead of schedule. This highlights the growing need for access to mental health support. buff.ly/udV5FxV #healthtech #SouthYorkshire

Government funding fuels innovation at cyber security start-up | TheBusinessDesk.com Investment is designed to help drive UK tech sovereignty and next-generation cyber resilience

Sitehop, a Sheffield-based cybersecurity start-up, has received a five-figure Productivity Grant from the South Yorkshire Mayoral Authority. The business has invested in a Teledyne LeCroy Xena Loki 100G traffic-generation and testing platform, supplied by Red Helix.

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National Centre for Child Health Technology developing at pace to transform healthcare delivery for children and young people - Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust has partnered with Henry Boot Construction to build the National Centre for Child Health Technology (NCCHT) at the Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park. Nearly 150…

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust has partnered with Henry Boot Construction to build the National Centre for Child Health Technology (NCCHT) at the Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park. The NCCHT will be equipped with state-of-the-art technology and modern facilities. Read more: buff.ly/rpjkubF

The Northern Triangle Talent Project: One year on The Northern Triangle Talent (NTT) project, a collaboration between Sheffield, Leeds, and Manchester universities, is powering northern spinouts by building a strong, globally-focused mentor…

Looking for mentoring from experts who know spinouts? Or can you give back to the next generation of talented founders? The Northern Triangle Talent Project is a collaborative programme for spinouts focused on building a diverse talent community across the North of England. buff.ly/s2hMhny

A blue backgound with an image if immersive work called the Hum, texts reads, 'Are you and an artist based in Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, or England?

The final round of Immersive Arts funding is now open! UK-based artists can apply for £5k, £20k or £50k to develop work with immersive tech. Open until Mon 29 Sep 2025. This is the last open call—apply now. immersivearts.uk/news/the-final-round-of-immersive-arts-funding-is-now-open

‘Innovation squads’ to boost community ideas BARNSLEY is set to benefit from better public services with so-called ‘innovation squads’ sent in to back community idea... Local News News Barnsley South Yorkshire

Barnsley is set to benefit from better public services with government ‘innovation squads’ sent in to back community ideas as part of a £100m programme. They aim to tackle the biggest challenges directly affecting local communities under the ‘Test, Learn and Grow’ initiative. buff.ly/LzGcaXL

Leeds NatWest Accelerator Welcome to the NatWest Entrepreneur Accelerator Eventbrite pageThrough out 13 hubs across the UK, we are committed to making this the number one bank for entrepreneurs by powering UK businesses to…

NatWest is launching its Leeds Funding Accelerator this September to help founders secure capital. Attend individual sessions or the full series for free. Gain insights from experienced founders on raising equity, pitching and debt. Reserve your place now:

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Did you know Northern Gritstone has a tech accelerator programme for early-stage founders at Sheffield University? This tailored programme is delivered with top-level industry specialists who are experienced in working with universities.

Startup Social: Sheffield (July Meetup) Relaxed monthly get-together for founders, builders, entrepreneurs and those about to start building something.

Startup Social: Sheffield is tomorrow! A monthly meet-up for founders, builders and entrepreneurs in Sheffield. Thursday 31st July, 6pm–8pm at Hideaway Bar. Free to attend: buff.ly/vowilVp #Sheffield #Entrepreneurs #Startups #Tech

KPMG Access – Future of Tech Accelerate your journey to Series A

Closes in 2 days ⚠️ Apply now for the Access - Future of Work cohort. Join KPMG's 4-month programme to prepare for Series A funding! Get expert advice, network with leaders, and refine your pitch. 🌟 #FutureOfWork #Startup #SeriesA buff.ly/EcvnCXs

Professor Conor Moss speaks on how universities can help the government deliver a tech revolution. "It’s about building a thriving, inclusive innovation ecosystem that drives economic growth, creates high-value jobs, and puts South Yorkshire at the forefront of the UK’s tech future."

Yorkshire AI specialist enters US hardware partnership The joint solution is designed help US manufacturers bridge critical data gaps and provide access to richer real-time insights for asset performance, reliability, and predictive maintenance.

IntelliAM, a Yorkshire-based technology company specialising in AI and machine learning technology for the manufacturing sector, has entered a strategic partnership with US-based hardware innovator, Connection Technology Center (CTC), to co-develop advanced smart sensing solutions.