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A project to scale up the South Yorkshire tech and digital economy on behalf of the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority. Sharing news and insights from the region's tech sector.

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TECH SY @techsy.bsky.social · 16h

We’re excited to welcome Ola Fagbohun to the Tech Scale Up Advisor team! 🎉
With over 20 years of expertise in behaviour-led design, consumer psychology, and inclusive innovation, Ola is ready to assist tech founders in Barnsley, Doncaster, and Rotherham with strategic coaching. 🔗 buff.ly/kTVQ4oz

TECH SY @techsy.bsky.social · 18h

Loop Technology has established a new office in Sheffield, strategically located near the AMRC and COMPASS, enhancing their innovation in industrial automation and robotics. Their FibreLINE system is set to revolutionise the high-speed production of large composites.

Loop Technology adds Sheffield base

Industrial automation and robotics specialist Loop Technology has recently opened a new UK office in Sheffield, just minutes away from the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC).

TECH SY @techsy.bsky.social · 20h

South Yorkshire businesses are ambitious about embracing Artificial Intelligence, but a significant number admit they are not yet ready to do so, according to the latest Quarterly Economic Survey. Businesses are stabilising after a tough year and are keen to embrace innovation.

South Yorkshire Economy Stabalising as AI Confidence Grows Survey Finds - Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber of Commerce

South Yorkshire businesses are ambitious about embracing Artificial Intelligence, but a significant number admit they are not yet ready to do so, according to the latest Quarterly Economic Survey.…

TECH SY @techsy.bsky.social · 1d

⚽️ Founders in football performance and fan experience solutions - Burnley FC has launched the Burnley FC Innovation Hub, a Premier League testbed for sports tech startups to pilot, prove, and scale in a 6-month programme. Applications close 31 October.

Burnley Launches Innovation Hub To Pilot Next Gen Sports Tech - fcbusiness

Burnley Football Club has announced the launch of the Burnley FC Innovation Hub – a new accelerator programme created to help the next generation of sports tech start-ups turn bold ideas into…

TECH SY @techsy.bsky.social · 1d

Those supplying tech to the life sciences sector will be interested in the South Yorkshire Life Sciences Summit on 5 November. The summit is a strategic opportunity to shape the region’s future by aligning with the government's life sciences plans. buff.ly/QvXXdSg #SheffEvents #HealthTech #Science

South Yorkshire Life Sciences Summit

Bringing together leaders from government, the health and life sciences sector and academics at the forefront of cutting-edge research

TECH SY @techsy.bsky.social · 2d

Join the next Top Tech Yorkshire programme for opportunities in networking, mentorship, and visibility. Follow in the footsteps of other ambitious South Yorkshire tech companies on this initiative. Submit your application by 7th November: buff.ly/aTqPQ5t #TechYorkshire #Innovation #Startups

Join the programme — Top Tech Yorkshire

Top Tech Yorkshire is a structured profile-raising, networking and mentoring programme for technology businesses in Yorkshire. Here's how to become part of it…

TECH SY @techsy.bsky.social · 2d

Get ready to geek out on all things tech at the Pulsant Data Centre Open Day on 16th October. Enjoy an exclusive behind-the-scenes visit to T3C and Pulsant’s Rotherham data centre, part of a UK-wide network of 14 interconnected facilities.

Pulsant Data Centre Open Day

Get ready to geek out on all things tech at the Pulsant Data Centre Open Day - it's a behind-the-scenes look you won't want to miss!

TECH SY @techsy.bsky.social · 5d

Join Sheffield Women in Tech for their comeback! Meet the new team at their first networking event at Sheffield Technology Parks on Wednesday October 15th from 6:00 PM. Free tickets available on Eventbrite. Don't miss out on this meetup! 🙌

ShfWIT: We're Back! Community Networking

Sheffield Women in Tech is back! Come meet the new team at our first networking event

TECH SY @techsy.bsky.social · 5d

EPSRC's Place-Based Impact Acceleration Account boosts MedTech innovation in Yorkshire, led by Leeds and Sheffield universities. Funding supports research to product transitions. Apply for due diligence, feasibility, or concept projects by October 13th. #MedTech #HealthTech

EPSRC Place Based Impact Acceleration Account - Institute of Medical and Biological Engineering

Innovating Medical Technologies Across the Yorkshire Region The Place Based Impact Acceleration Account (PBIAA) is an EPSRC scheme providing funding to support a programme of impact activities within…

TECH SY @techsy.bsky.social · 6d

Hi Paul, this is the estimated valuation of the startup companies, not including those that have exited (aka been sold).

TECH SY @techsy.bsky.social · 6d

💸 South Yorkshire 2025 YTD startup funding update as we head into Q4:

• Pre-exit startup value has hit £1 billion!
• Series A rounds are healthy at £27.7m
• Seed funding is doing well at £15.5m
• Pre-seed funding is low at £1.2m

Explore our Dealroom dashboard. buff.ly/c3GV5mV

Funding in 2025 charts

TECH SY @techsy.bsky.social · 6d

Doncaster businesses with ambitions to expand are invited to join Innovate UK's Scaleup Programme. Explore growth in sectors like semiconductors, robotics, and green nanotech. Opportunities also include supply chains, infrastructure, and materials. #BusinessGrowth #Innovation buff.ly/pzweCfE

Scale Big, Grow Fast: Doncaster Businesses Invited to Join UK’s Elite Innovation Programme

Doncaster businesses with high-growth ambitions are being urged to tap into a powerful opportunity to scale at pace through Innovate UK’s Scaleup Programme.

TECH SY @techsy.bsky.social · 7d

Government flexibilities mean £83m in Rotherham's planned regeneration projects can now be delivered by 2028 — giving the town more time and control to shape its future. 🏙️
buff.ly/Jf1l7G8
#Rotherham #Regeneration #LevellingUp #SouthYorkshire #LocalGrowth

News: £83m Rotherham regeneration projects can be pushed back to 2028

Visit Rothbiz for the latest news on businesses, commercial property, regeneration, key developments and the economy in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, UK

TECH SY @techsy.bsky.social · 7d

The South Yorkshire Careers Hub invites SMEs to an event on shaping the future workforce. Discover how your involvement can make a big impact.

Friday 17th October
Advanced Manufacturing Park, Rotherham
Register: buff.ly/cvMnvGf

Free with breakfast provided.
#TechCareers #TechTalent #Yorkshire

Shaping Your Future Workforce

Discover how educational outreach programmes like ‘Give an Hour’ and ‘Modern Work Experience’ can inspire the next generation of talent.

TECH SY @techsy.bsky.social · 8d

From nightclub promoter to AI in financial services pioneer: the Dan Reddish story. A shy boy who started with nothing but passion became a leader in AI-powered business transformation, without losing sight of authentic human connection.

From Nightclub Promoter to AI in Financial Services Pioneer: The Dan Reddish Story

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TECH SY @techsy.bsky.social · 8d

An interesting morning at British Business Bank's health innovation in Yorkshire event at the Olympic Legacy Park.

🧬 10% of UK #MedTech jobs are in Yorkshire
🌍 Notable global health innovations originate here
💡 The University of Sheffield has more spinouts per £1 of research than Oxford Uni

British Business Bank: Health Innovation event

TECH SY @techsy.bsky.social · 8d

Rotherham tops the North for productivity growth! 🚀
63.9% rise over 20 years — driven by innovation, investment & collaboration.
The future’s bright: regeneration, housing, and a new mainline station on the way.
buff.ly/tdewSS1
#Rotherham #NorthernPowerhouse #SouthYorkshire #Growth #AMP

Rotherham’s productivity highlighted at Northern Powerhouse Partnership Board meeting

Northern leaders heard how Rotherham achieved the highest productivity growth in the North over the last two decades at a Northern Powerhouse Partnership Board meeting.

TECH SY @techsy.bsky.social · 9d

Tech founders - last call to have your say on scaling your tech business in South Yorkshire. 🚀

Our survey on tech startups challenges closes tomorrow. Take 5 minutes to shape the region's plans for the sector.

Barriers to Scale Survey 2.0: buff.ly/DfikKNF

Barriers to scale survey

TECH SY @techsy.bsky.social · 9d

Calling all South Yorkshire startups seeking investment! Explore shipshape.vc, a free investment search platform connecting you with over 25k global funds. Save time and meet investors who align with your vision. We'll be using this tool to enhance visibility and deal flow. buff.ly/1vjWDej

Thinking about fundraising?

TECH SY @techsy.bsky.social · 9d

🌱 Doncaster's Enterprise Grant Scheme is here to help local businesses innovate, grow, and thrive. Offering various grants for start-ups, digital upgrades, consultancy, innovation, and exports. Act fast, as funds are limited! Apply now: buff.ly/IaEdtp3 #BusinessFunding #DoncasterGrowth #Startups

Enterprise Grant Scheme launches to boost Doncaster Businesses

This latest initiative combines elements of Doncaster’s most successful grant schemes to date, designed to help local businesses innovate, grow, and thrive.

TECH SY @techsy.bsky.social · 12d

A new plan outlining South Yorkshire's economic priorities for the next decade was launched by Mayor Oliver Coppard and the mayor's Economic Advisory Council (MEAC). MEAC member Lord Jim O'Neill will lead a Business Ecosystem Review to boost South Yorkshire's growth. buff.ly/rSHOkc0

Plan for South Yorkshire economy launched

A new plan setting out South Yorkshire's economic priorities for the next decade has been launched.

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TECH SY @techsy.bsky.social · 12d

A new spinout company from the University of Sheffield, DigitalCNC, is set to leverage cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) to transform advanced manufacturing. "Everybody else had ideas, whereas we had a product that was ready to go to market".

Sheffield startup DigitalCNC aims to revolutionise manufacturing

A new spinout company from the University of Sheffield is set to leverage cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) to transform advanced manufacturing.

TECH SY @techsy.bsky.social · 12d

A historic building at Barnsley College has been transformed into the South Yorkshire Institute of Technology. This newly revamped University Centre on Church Street will serve as a hub for engineering, construction, and digital studies, being one of just 21 IoTs in the UK. buff.ly/0xhjFnz

New-look college to be unveiled

The transformation of a historic Barnsley College building into a regional centre of world-class technical education

TECH SY @techsy.bsky.social · 13d

Event alert - Northern FinTech Summit 2025. Taking place on October 1st at 10:30 am at The Guildhall in York. Hosted by FinTech North with support from Barclays Eagle Labs, Aviva, Cyber Alchemy, and Lenvi. Don’t miss out! More info: buff.ly/YLEWWKf #FinTech #Innovation #Yorkshire

FinTech North Events – Connect, Learn, and Grow Across the North

Discover upcoming FinTech North events across the region. Join the Northern FinTech community to network, learn, and explore the latest sector developments.

TECH SY @techsy.bsky.social · 13d

The South Yorkshire Innovation Hub has launched a new bite-sized webinar series, highlighting research and innovation across the region. Topics include Cancer, Children and Young People, Prevention, Workforce, and Economy. Gain insights from innovators in South Yorkshire healthcare. buff.ly/cdjZT7D

Events - South Yorkshire Innovation Hub

Take a look at the South Yorkshire Innovation Hub events, highlighting best practice all across Sheffield, Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham.