💡 Idea Validation Grant Case Study #2: Simplifying Stakeholder Communication with Proap From project management pain to product progress, this startup's journey shows how lean validation and sharp focus can turn a common frustration into a practical solution. Read the blog: buff.ly/tmsnNZ5

The Great North mayors and leaders have written to the Chancellor ahead of the Budget, calling for investment in infrastructure, expanded business support and measures to tackle child poverty that will unlock investment and opportunity across the North.

Got an innovative health product or idea you want to scale? If you are an SME or innovator and feel your product/service could support current challenges across the health and care system in South Yorkshire, Health Innovation Yorkshire & Humber would like to hear from you.

South Yorkshire-based water-saving technology business Xeros Technology Group has set out plans for a £6m fundraise. The listed company has announced an initial placing and subscription of about 171.8 million new ordinary shares to raise £3m.

Sheffiled Angels are launching a new Angel Inspiration Series. The first topic is The Importance of Legal Documentation and IP. Join Sheffield Angels plus field experts online on 25th November, 2-3pm for a deep dive into these topics, all welcome. buff.ly/4Q3bhEE #SheffEvents

Mark Taylor, founder and CEO of Doncaster-based Automated Analytics has been ranked 12th in the inaugural A100 Awards, recognising leaders of AI in the UK. These new Digital Leader awards recognise those leading the way in responsible, impactful and innovative AI across the UK.

The South Yorkshire Innovation Hub has recently launched their interactive Research and Innovation Asset Map in Health. This is a place where stakeholders in the South Yorkshire ecosystem can find key contacts in academia, healthcare, research centres, providers and more. buff.ly/iRm6zn8 🩵

Opening the London Stock Exchange - that’s all…

TECH SY was proud to support 'Northern Pulse: Driving Health Innovation Across Yorkshire' at Stadium Workspace last month, a flagship event organised by the British Business Bank to kick off Business Finance Week, with our Project Director Tracey Johnson hosting one of the panels. buff.ly/AG6Q8FK

Join us for the launch of our new Women's HealthTech Innovation Network! Supported by Insigneo and NIHR Devices for Dignity the network will bring together those researching or working in women's healthtech. Join us Thursday 13 November from 9.30am - register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/1DKQ...

UniHomes, a student accommodation service based in Sheffield, has gained strategic backing from Macquarie Capital. LDC, a private equity firm, is also reinvesting after a two-year collaboration. Since 2015, UniHomes has aided many students to find bill-inclusive housing. buff.ly/1iMj2dV #PropTech

Listed surveillance technology group Synectics has won a £1.8m contract with Ireland's national bus company, Bus Éireann. The five-year contract with Bus Eireann will deploy Sheffield-based Synectics' real-time cloud services across its existing fleet.

Female Founders North brings together digital and tech founders from across the region in a safe, supportive environment to share stories, experiences, and build meaningful connections. Join them at Platform in Leeds on Wed 19th Nov for a quarterly informal gathering. buff.ly/s8cbMID

A great new opportunity for South Yorkshire’s digital and tech founders who feel their growth has stalled. Pathways off the Plateau, delivered by Sheffield Digital, is all about helping ambitious founders get moving again. 👉 Find out more: buff.ly/6fE7w0G #TechFounders #Sheffield #ScaleUp

The Yorkshire Leadership Awards 2026 is calling for nominations in the Technology Leader category, recognising those who are driving digital transformation, pioneering innovative solutions, and positioning the region at the forefront of technological advancement. Apply by Friday: buff.ly/egWvuUR

Sheffield's Exciting Instruments is on the verge of a global scientific breakthrough. Emerging from the University of Sheffield in 2022, it's revolutionising single-molecule detection for researchers and drug labs, impacting health fields such as cancer and dementia. buff.ly/NLK4n6Y

Low ticket warning for the Yorkshire & Humber Digital Health Hackathon in Leeds next month. Health Innovation Yorkshire and Humber and Aire Innovate are joining forces to host a Hackathon that unites innovative thinkers to solve the biggest healthcare challenges facing our region.

Applications for Cohort 3 of the NHS Patient Entrepreneur Programme (PEP) are now open. This free, part-time initiative supports patients and carers who have used their lived experiences to create healthcare innovations in early to mid stage. Applications close on 28 November. buff.ly/zVfRj27

The next lunch-and-learn workshop at Sheffield Tech Parks is Scaleup Finances 101: Avoid Tax Traps and Build a Smart Accounting System on 19 Nov. A practical workshop for founders and business owners to scale smarter and faster.https://buff.ly/TqoWtjp#SheffEvents #Startup #BusinessGrowth

Test your problem-solving against real, bite-size challenges. Discover which AI tools actually help with day-to-day work. Build alongside others and show what you made. The next Steel City AI meetup is tomorrow evening in Sheffield. buff.ly/s0hB2kS #SheffEvents #Tech

Welcome to the TECH SY founder spotlight series! Angel Takooree has been developing the Neurodivergent Entrepreneurs Community, a platform designed to support ND founders, working with the team at Trove supported by our Idea Validation Grant. 💡 Read the case study: buff.ly/caP206W

It's great to see Sheffield climate tech disrupters Future Greens included among Prolific North's tech startups to watch! They have already secured a six-figure investment and Innovate UK grant, and will be deploying a pilot site at a regional beer brewery to turn waste into energy.

Only a week remains to join the Top Tech Yorkshire cohort for 2026! This Leeds-based/hybrid programme to grow tech businesses in Yorkshire gives you access to a network of peers, mentors, fundraising support and talks from experts in tech, finance, law and more. Closing 7th November.

📣 Our new YPIP website is now live ypip.org.uk 🤩 This will be the home of our project information and updates, and sharing related case studies, reports and networks. Check out our September newsletter for further project updates, reports and upcoming events - buff.ly/xeHfShO

Sheffield Hallam Graduate, Emma Redfern, has been named Young Entrepreneur of the Year at the UK StartUp Awards after launching Studio Self-Made to support those who face additional barriers to entrepreneurship to market their ideas through authentic storytelling.

Between 40,000 and 60,000 women leave the tech industry each year, costing the UK economy up to £3.5bn annually, according to a new Lovelace report 'Unlocking £2-3.5 Billion'. While 90% of women surveyed said they want to lead, only one in four believes they can. buff.ly/YX0U1Cs #WomenInTech

Sheffield-based technology and IT firm, Simoda, is expanding its services to support clients across Europe, following a record year of growth and rising customer demand. Founded in 2019, Simoda has grown 35% over the past year and is laying the foundations for overseas expansion.

The South Yorkshire Tech Summit 2026 is supported by partners like Dealroom.co, our headline sponsor. We're collaborating on a new ecosystem report to analyse South Yorkshire's startup pipeline and funding. Aoife Morrin from Dealroom will present key findings at the Summit. Tickets: buff.ly/7LRIdGw

🚀 Final month to apply for the Tech Scale Up Advisor Programme! Get expert support to grow your tech startup in South Yorkshire. 💡 Free workshop on 25 Nov in Rotherham with our advisors Morgan Killick and Carolyn Pearson. Workshop: buff.ly/ETGwbvE Join the programme: buff.ly/RE1jTac

Event alert: Join Sheffield AI tomorrow for talks from Sheffield University and Autodesk on using AI for research. At Sheffield Plate, Weds 29th October from 6pm. Open to all interested in how AI is being used to build the next generation of software tools. #SheffEvents buff.ly/dAL5joH

A new Royal Academy of Engineering Enterprise Hub has launched in Sheffield, the sixth regional hub outside London. The Sheffield Enterprise Hub will support local engineering and technology innovators with equity-free funding, specialist training and mentoring from industry experts.

Join the Barnsley StartUp MeetUp to discover the world of IoT beyond Silicon Valley. On November 13th, hear from Paul Ridgway, CEO of The Curve, at DMC 01 in Barnsley. Learn to innovate with IoT and connect with fellow entrepreneurs. Free tickets are limited. buff.ly/J0P9r2r #IoT #Innovation

The creation of an AI growth zone in Yorkshire would help to make the region more economically desirable for global technology giants, according to a regional roundtable event. UK data centres are now classed as ‘Critical National Infrastructure’ by the Government.

Congratulations to Phlux Technology Limited, who won SME Organisation of the Year and the Leading through Innovation Award, and to DigitalCNC Ltd, who won Start-Up Organisation of the Year, at the Sheffield Business Awards! 🙌

Sheffield Hallam’s new Business School is powering regional growth in South Yorkshire through innovation, skills and enterprise. With £30m from UKRI’s LIPF, the future looks bright for local tech, with collaboration the key to development. #SouthYorkshireGrowth #Innovation

Tech firm IntelliAM has announced a major expansion of its commercial partnership with iconic bakery brand, Hovis Limited. IntelliAM smart sensors will be integrated across production lines to drive measurable gains in reliability, productivity, and asset availability.

Are you an early-stage founder aiming to scale sustainably and connect with exited founders, Angels, and entrepreneurs? If you're pre-seed or seed stage, apply for Cohort 2 of the Venture.Community Accelerator for access to capital, knowledge, and community! More info:

Xeros Technology has announced a ‘breakthrough launch agreement’ with a top ten global washing machine manufacturer. Rotherham-based Xeros anticipates similar agreements, with three more global washing machine manufacturers currently undergoing technical verification. buff.ly/PCU4zs2#clim...

MOPO, a Sheffield-based technology company pioneering sustainable energy access, has made its 30 millionth battery rental. It is a milestone in the business’s mission to supply affordable, sustainable energy to millions of individuals and businesses across Sub-Saharan Africa.🔋

The Seam Digital Campus in Barnsley has moved another step closer to completion following the installation of the Yorkshire Rose sculptures. The sculptures serve as a gateway to the town and represents Barnsley's ambitions for innovation, opportunity, and community regeneration.

From a small startup in Doncaster to a global pioneer in wearable medical technology, MediBioSense Ltd is rewriting the future of healthcare. The company has grown into an award-winning leader in medical wearables that monitor health, now operating in over 58 countries. Read more:

Ready to take your side hustle to the next level? Join us for a deep dive into the world of tech entrepreneurship on Tuesday November 25th, 1-4pm in Rotherham. Don't miss this free, practical workshop with successful tech founders. #Business #Startup #TechFounders #TechEvents 🎟️ buff.ly/jGcKvnU

Join InnovationX for their online workshops tailored for business leaders eager to embrace AI. Get involved with hands-on learning, expert insights, and a community of innovators. Drive your business forward with smarter processes and measurable results. Browse their events: buff.ly/GxeKP64 #AI

If you run a local business, make sure you are registered on the Sheffield Business Directory. It’s free, quick to join, and helps your business be seen when new opportunities arise to become a supplier for the city council. Register at buff.ly/vGSygpw and speak to Business Sheffield for guidance.

Our latest survey of local tech leaders reveals the key barriers to growth and what needs to change. 🤝 Easier access to angel investors, accelerators, and business partners. 🌱 More visible and connected scaleup networks. ⚡ Improved infrastructure and support for technology adoption.

A Sheffield-based cybersecurity company developing encryption to future-proof networks against quantum-powered cyber attacks has raised a further £7.5m in a round led by Northern Gritstone. Sitehop's SAFEseries offers ultra-low latency, quantum-safe security that uses less energy. buff.ly/opLFDrM

The next Sheffield Startup Social is on Thursday 30th October. A space for founders, entrepreneurs and those curious about building a business to connect, share experiences and build relationships. Grab your ticket: buff.ly/zyr9uQD#Shef... #Startups #TechCommunity

Lifted Ventures has announced the launch of its 2025–2027 5-Point Manifesto, a new roadmap for systemic change that will accelerate women’s wealth, confidence and opportunity in innovation across the UK regions. The announcement was made on Lifted’s second anniversary.

The TechForge workshop series continues this month with a session on securing your first investment as a startup on 21st October. Don't miss these free workshops from the Business Sheffield advisors who have real-world experience of building tech companies. #SheffEvents #Startups

NVIDIA Inception is a free programme designed to help startups accelerate technical innovation and business growth at all stages. Inception supports members of their global community with exclusive benefits, including technical tools and training for AI developers.