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Idea Validation Support from TECH SY

Idea Validation Support from TECH SY

TECH SY has reopened its Idea Validation Support for early‑stage tech founders in South Yorkshire. This round offers provider‑led validation support worth £3k, particularly suited to part‑time founders. Places are limited.

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#SouthYorkshire #TechFounders #StartupSupport

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Just Eat and Starship Technologies launch delivery robots in ‘tech town’ Barnsley

Just Eat and Starship Technologies have partnered to launch delivery robots to Barnsley, named government’s first ‘tech town’. The pilot scheme will put small orange self-driving delivery robots on local streets to deliver meals from restaurants to customers’ doors. 🤖

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30th Apr '26: Mobile coverage & AI holidays, Thu, Apr 30, 2026, 6:15 PM | Meetup We're back at SHU in Room 12.4.12 at the **Charles Street Building**, Sheffield Hallam University, 120 Charles St, Sheffield, S1 2NE Look for the FES signs up into the lif

April 30th we welcome:
📍 Martin Owens from the South Yorkshire Digital Infrastructure Team introduces the #SYMCA mobile coverage map
🤖 Azeez Roheem builds a #Typescript #AI agent from scratch that plans your trips

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Sheffield Meta-Meetup is on Tue 28 Apr, 5:30pm at Pennine Five. A gathering for people who organise meetups to swap tips, collaborate and pool resources to make events better. Many are tech-focused, but all organisers welcome. Email Sheffield Digital to register: sarah@sheffield.digital

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Female Founders Takeover

On 4th June, Bruntwood SciTech in partnership with Empower Together is holding a Northern community event for women, with a Female Founder takeover of Venture Café Manchester. Including a Founder’s Draw, giving away actual tools and support that help businesses move forward. Info:

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Barclays Black Founder Accelerator We've partnered with Foundervine to launch the Barclays Black Founder Accelerator, a programme specifically designed to champion diversity in innovation and entrepreneurship by offering 40 Black…

The Barclays Black Founder Accelerator from Foundervine and Barclays Eagle Labs is back for the seventh year running! If you are a Black-led business in the UK looking to become investment-ready and scale successfully, this bespoke 12-week programme is for you. Deadline 30 April. buff.ly/92RtO6q

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South Yorkshire Tech Investment: Q1 2026 Snapshot While overall investment totals were lower than late 2025, Q1 2026 shows a healthy and encouraging pipeline of early‑stage funding across South Yorkshire, with a strong mix of seed, pre‑seed and…

Tech investment totals dipped compared to late 2025 but early-stage activity remains strong. From £3m raised by edtech startup Chalkie AI, to new university spinouts and a rise in seed funding, Q1 shows a growing pipeline of companies.

📈 Read the full Q1 2026 funding snapshot here: buff.ly/78BqWeT

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Founders Of The Future | Tech Nation Where transatlantic founders aged under 26 compete for up to £500k in investment

Founders of the Future is a new transatlantic competition built for founders aged 25-and-under. Know a brilliant founder aged 25 or under? Apply for up to £500k investment and the chance to pitch live at London Tech Week.

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Shott Scale Up Accelerator - Programme Shott Scale Up Accelerator empowers senior leaders of engineering and tech SMEs with the leadership skills and insight they need to scale successfully.

The Shott Scale Up Accelerator from Royal Academy of Engineering equips founders and senior leaders with the leadership skills, networks and capabilities needed to scale deep tech companies successfully and reach your full potential.

Applications are open until 18 May. Learn more: bit.ly/47nCpC6

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Metalysis Secures €1M ESA Funding to Scale Sustainable Titanium Production so developing a secure Western supply chain. UK-based Metalysis Secures €1m ESA Funding to Scale Sustainable Titanium Production so developing a secure Western supply chain

Metalysis, the South Yorkshire-based global leader in advanced manufacturing of metal for various sectors, has been awarded nearly €1 million by the European Space Agency (ESA) to develop a sustainable process for titanium production using the patented Metalysis FFC Process. buff.ly/TtO95Gc

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Santander X UK Awards 2026 Calling university and early-stage start-ups! Calling SMEs! Enter your innovative business and win a share of £150,000 in equity-free funding and the opportunity to compete against the best…

The Santander X UK Awards 2026 offer £150k to support ambitious UK university ventures, startups and SMEs. The programme provides funding, national visibility and a route to global competition. Apply by 6 May. buff.ly/l0w1IW6

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Chalkie Raises $4M in Funding Chalkie, a Sheffield, UK-based AI-powered, provider of an education technology platform, raised $4M in funding

Chalkie, a Sheffield, UK-based AI-powered, provider of an education technology platform, raised $4M in funding.

The round was led by TriplePoint Ventures. The company intends to use the funds to expand operations and its development efforts. Congrats to the team! buff.ly/rqokgch

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Sumo Digital collaborates with Arm to advance PC-class gaming on mobile with neural technology Sheffield, 9 March 2026 - Sumo Digital is excited to collaborate with Arm, the industry’s highest-performing and most power-efficient compute platform, to...

Sumo Digital is excited to collaborate with Arm, the industry’s highest-performing and most power-efficient compute platform, to technically evaluate how AI-powered neural technology can be applied to mobile games graphics.

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30th Apr '26: Mobile coverage & AI holidays, Thu, Apr 30, 2026, 6:15 PM | Meetup We're back at SHU in Room 12.4.12 at the **Charles Street Building**, Sheffield Hallam University, 120 Charles St, Sheffield, S1 2NE Look for the FES signs up into the lif

iPhone 27? £40 pm mobile bill? Still struggle to lookup cinema times, despite being in the city?

Martin from the #SYMCA / #SYDIT may have answers, thanks to bin lorries 🚛 & the Mobile Coverage Map.

Is #webperf important in an age of 5G?

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AMRC launches scale-up programme for high-growth defence, aerospace and energy companies The University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) has launched a new programme to help deep tech companies scale manufacturing in defence, aerospace and energy.

The University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) has launched a new programme to help deep tech companies scale manufacturing in defence, aerospace and energy. AMRC Scale-up is built for Series A and later-stage companies preparing for scaled production.

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Advanced Manufacturing Supply Chains: Potential High Growth SMEs - Innovate UK Business Connect UK registered micro, small or medium sized enterprises (SMEs) can apply for a share of up to £2 million for pre-commercialisation projects.

This Innovate UK competition helps high-growth SMEs overcome barriers to commercialisation and scaling within advanced manufacturing supply chains. Projects should be tech used in automotive, batteries, aerospace, space, advanced materials, and/or agri‑tech. Closing 22 April.

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

Meet likeminded folks starting and growing businesses at the next Startup Social in Sheffield. Expect relaxed conversation and quickfire pitches. Next event is on 30th April at Hideaway in Sheffield. buff.ly/j5RJW1N #SheffEvents

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Smart Food Advance Programme

Smart Food Advance Programme

Opportunity for six South Yorkshire SMEs to access to the Advanced Food Innovation Centre at Sheffield Hallam University, home to £10m of state-of-the-art facilities, expert teams and cutting-edge demo technologies. With an AI & Digital Adoption pathway. For info email Amanda at SHU: afic@shu.ac.uk.

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IntelliAM CEO Tom Clayton

IntelliAM CEO Tom Clayton

Local AI software firm IntelliAM AI plc has acquired Scotland-based RBM Lubrications & Monitoring Solutions Ltd (RBM Lubrications), strengthening its operational capabilities and presence in the central belt of Scotland, having worked together as part of the supply chain for more than seven years.

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2026 Northern Tech Awards shortlist revealed

Great to see South Yorkshire tech trailblazers Bumper, FourJaw Manufacturing Analytics, The Curve, Automated Analytics, Twinkl Educational Publishing, Connectus Business Solutions Limited and UniHomes all making the shortlist for the 2026 Northern Tech Awards. 🙌 buff.ly/ZdBHO5K

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Five Part Series, TechForge Accelerator workshops Business Sheffield is delighted to announce a series of 5 in-person workshops designed to support the needs of technology-centred startups, especially those involving software.

Calling all tech founders in South Yorkshire! Business Sheffield's TechForge Accelerator series starts on 16 April.

Their experienced tech advisors will cover funding, how investment works, building or refining your MVP, and how to grow. Attend any or all sessions for free! buff.ly/2qis0cO

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Budget tax breaks worth £100m come into force for founders and start-ups Budget measures expanding EMI scheme eligibility, EIS and VCT limits now in force, with the government expecting £100m in additional investment for Britain's fastest-growing companies.

Fresh tax incentives designed to turbocharge Britain’s start-up and scale-up economy have officially taken effect, with the government forecasting that the measures will channel an additional £100 million into high-growth companies across the country. buff.ly/NlY56j4

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South Yorkshire manufacturers get £2.4m digital transformation boost as Made Smarter continues Government confirms extension of flagship support programme from April

Hundreds of manufacturers across South Yorkshire are set to accelerate their digital transformation after the Government confirmed £2.4 million of new funding for Made Smarter from April.

The continuation of the programme unlocks a fresh phase of support for SME manufacturers. buff.ly/YiJInQc

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Barnsley 'Tech Town' pilots to begin with NHS, AI skills People and businesses in South Yorkshire town will gain AI skills and benefit from shorter hospital waiting lists

People in Barnsley are set to benefit from shorter hospital waiting lists and fewer missed appointments under a new pilot scheme being trialled in the UK’s first ‘Tech Town’. Residents and local firms will also have the chance to gain AI skills thanks to a new Government fund.

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Forging Futures: Innovation, Inclusion & Regional Equity South Yorkshire & Humber Black Tech Expo connects communities, entrepreneurs and innovators to explore opportunities in the digital

South Yorkshire Black Tech Expo is a new community platform with a free event in Sheffield on 10th April about inclusive innovation.

If you're interested in tech, entrepreneurship, regional development or inclusive growth, this conversation is for you.

Register now: buff.ly/IM4AKXf #SheffEvents

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South Yorkshire’s current ecosystem value is similar to where Helsinki and Pittsburgh were around a decade ago, with a graph.

South Yorkshire’s current ecosystem value is similar to where Helsinki and Pittsburgh were around a decade ago, with a graph.

South Yorkshire’s tech ecosystem is still emerging, but the data shows clear foundations for long‑term growth. Go deeper into the intelligence on spinouts, scaleups and ecosystem trends on our South Yorkshire Dealroom platform, and make sure your startup is visible there: buff.ly/zJlDwaO

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Hub launched to support Sheffield’s founders and tech start-ups Founders want 01 Silicon Square to become the 'nucleus' for start-ups in Sheffield to help them to grow as inclusive companies operating in promising industries that people want to work in.

A new hub has launched to help develop Sheffield's deep tech and sciences start-ups. 01 Silicon Square has been launched by Venture.Community in The Pennine Five Campus and on the Innovation Spine, will provide events, private offices and co-working spaces for up to 100 people.

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A chart showing SY startup company outcomes and growth

A chart showing SY startup company outcomes and growth

The latest Dealroom analysis shows South Yorkshire has built a strong base of early‑stage and scaling tech companies. But the data also highlights structural barriers that continue to limit the region’s ability to convert early promise into later‑stage outcomes. Explore the data: buff.ly/r7AwPrw

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DMC Women's Group - Work Life Balance and Avoiding Burnout A session to equip you with tools to recognise early signs of imbalance and burnout, understand why it happens, and steps to reduce stress.

The next DMC Women's Group in Barnsley is on Thurs 16th April. Julie Mathers Associates will deliver an interactive and empowering session on “Work Life Balance and Avoiding Burnout”. Enjoy a light lunch, networking and coworking space for free. Tickets going fast

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New funding set to help Rotherham’s local economy thrive – Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council Almost £3 million of funding is being proposed to support local businesses and help Rotherham residents get into work.

A range of schemes in Rotherham, including business start-up support, Shop Unit Grants, and more skills and employment training, are being proposed as part of the new Local Growth Fund allocation.

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