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TECH SY @techsy.bsky.social · 22h

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! 🙌

Winners announced for the 2025 Sheffield Business Awards

The winners of the Sheffield Business Awards 2025 were revealed at a black-tie event at the Octagon Centre last night, attended by 440 guests.

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TECH SY @techsy.bsky.social · 1d

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

Sheffield Business School: Making a move for growth in South Yorkshire

At the heart of Sheffield city centre, just steps from the train station, the newly developed Sheffield Business School stands as a symbol of South Yorkshire’s economic ambition.

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TECH SY @techsy.bsky.social · 2d

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.

Tech firm IntelliAM secures multi-site AI deal with Hovis

Tech firm IntelliAM has announced a major expansion of its commercial partnership with iconic bakery brand, Hovis Limited.

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TECH SY @techsy.bsky.social · 2d

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:

The Venture.Community Accelerator

Whether you’re just starting or already raising, we’re here to support you.

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TECH SY @techsy.bsky.social · 3d

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...

Technology firm reveals 'breakthrough' agreement | TheBusinessDesk.com

Rotherham-based said it has struck a deal with a global manufacturer that sells around seven million domestic washing machines annually

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TECH SY @techsy.bsky.social · 3d

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.🔋

Green tech firm founded in Yorkshire hits 30 million battery rentals in Africa | TheBusinessDesk.com

MOPO aims to remove the financial and logistical barriers that prevent access to clean energy

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TECH SY @techsy.bsky.social · 3d

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.

The final rose installed on the Seam Digital Campus

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TECH SY @techsy.bsky.social · 4d

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:

From Doncaster Roots to Global Health-Tech Leadership

From a small startup in Doncaster to a global pioneer in wearable medical technology, MediBioSense Ltd is rewriting the future of healthcare.

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TECH SY @techsy.bsky.social · 4d

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

From Side Hustle to Startup - The Journey Ahead for Tech Founders

Join us for a deep dive into the world of tech entrepreneurship, exploring the journey from side hustle to full-fledged startup.

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TECH SY @techsy.bsky.social · 5d

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

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TECH SY @techsy.bsky.social · 8d

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.

Sheffield Business Directory | Companies in South Yorkshire

Sheffield Business Directory has a full list of companies and businesses in Sheffield and the areas surrounding areas of South Yorkshire

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TECH SY @techsy.bsky.social · 9d

The Digital Forge: From Seed to Scale returns to Sheffield on Nov 12th. 🌱 The journey from idea to industry leader is complex. Gain tools and strategies on raising seed capital, when and how to scale, and addressing the UK's growth capital gap. Join: buff.ly/1F11GOe #SheffEvents #Founders #Startups

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A dynamic network dedicated to deep tech and innovation.

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TECH SY @techsy.bsky.social · 9d

Infrastructure & Supply Chain:
🔸17% cite infrastructure limitations (e.g., broadband, transport) as a barrier.
🔸Only 13% face supply chain challenges.
🔸70% of respondents export outside the UK.

#SouthYorkshire #ScalingTech #StartupSupport #Innovation #Funding #Talent #EcosystemGrowth #NorthernTech

TECH SY @techsy.bsky.social · 9d

Funding is the #1 barrier:
🔸70% of founders say access to funding is their biggest challenge.
🔸77% cite funding as the most lacking resource in the region.
🔸Most businesses are still bootstrapped (53%), with only 13% accessing venture capital.

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TECH SY @techsy.bsky.social · 9d

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.

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TECH SY @techsy.bsky.social · 10d

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

Sheffield cybersecurity specialist secures further £7.5m funding - round led by Northern Gritstone

Sitehop was founded in Sheffield by CEO Melissa Chambers, a serial entrepreneur in the telecom industry, and CTO Ben Harper, a Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) and cryptography expert.

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TECH SY @techsy.bsky.social · 10d

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

Startup Social: Sheffield

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

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TECH SY @techsy.bsky.social · 10d

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.

Lifted Ventures unveils manifesto to unlock women’s entrepreneurship

Ambitious 5-point plan to back female founders, grow women investors and catalyse innovation outside London

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TECH SY @techsy.bsky.social · 11d

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

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.

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TECH SY @techsy.bsky.social · 12d

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.

Empowering the World’s Cutting‑Edge Startups

Join NVIDIA Inception’s global network of over 25,000 technology startups.

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TECH SY @techsy.bsky.social · 15d

🏆 Nominations are now open for the ClimbUK Awards, spotlighting UK innovators, disruptors, and leaders driving progress. For 2026, they've made 10 new categories recognising excellence in business, innovation, and impact. #ClimbUK

ClimbAwards | Climb UK

Climb thrives on diversity. If you don't tick the usual boxes, that’s even better.

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TECH SY @techsy.bsky.social · 15d

🚀 South Yorkshire Tech Investment Q3 Insights

This summer, fundraising in South Yorkshire's startups reached £17 million, doubling Q2 and matching Q1 levels, showing strong signs of growth with investment for 2025 now at £46m overall. Read the full story on our blog 💡 buff.ly/xc4d8Y8

Dealroom VC funding rounds by quarter in South Yorkshire startups

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TECH SY @techsy.bsky.social · 16d

CSH, a specialist in clever cooling systems, is seeing a huge surge in its business thanks to the AI boom. CSH recently found the perfect partners in UK Export Finance (UKEF) and Dynamic Funding to help them take their Sheffield-built technology to the world.

How Is Sheffield's CSH Cooling Down The Global AI Boom? - Welcome to Yorkshire

Data centres are the brains behind everything from your favourite streaming service to the artificial intelligence that’s changing the world.

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TECH SY @techsy.bsky.social · 16d

Sheffield Digital is excited to pilot 'Pathways off the Plateau' as part of the Regional Tech Booster initiative, funded by DSIT. This six-month project will help up to 24 South Yorkshire tech businesses facing growth hurdles. Send expressions of interest by November. #TechGrowth buff.ly/GtFLnou

Sheffield Digital secures funding to boost business growth

We will deliver tailored growth support to companies that have plateaued in their growth.

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TECH SY @techsy.bsky.social · 17d

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

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