Sheffield Innovation Programme

Supporting Regional Business Growth

The Sheffield Innovation Programme continues to deliver regional support to the Sheffield City Region during the current COVID-19 crisis. While some support and facilities may be limited we are keen to explore opportunities to provide immediate support to businesses. Click below for more information or email sipenquiries@shu.ac.uk

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What is SIP?

Sheffield Innovation Programme is a regional initiative which aims to stimulate business growth and promote the development of long-term relationships with SMEs by providing access to a broad range of academic expertise and university facilities. The support is in the form of bespoke research and innovation based consultancy, workshops and other events.

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Our feedback so far

“The 'Internet of Things and Small Devices' workshop was well presented and informative. A great networking opportunity to meet colleagues interested in IoT. ”
Wayne CarrollSales Manager at AD Assemblies

“Without the University of Sheffield’s assistance and the facilities, accessed via the Sheffield Innovation Programme, we would not have been able to develop the product to the current position.”
Andrew HoltOwner and CEO of Catal International Ltd

“I got a real sense of the university's genuine passion for developing technology and for working collaboratively with ethics at the forefront. The knowledgeable and generous facilitators, together with the university's impressive infrastructure, will be sure to expedite and enhance your progress.”
Becky LyneDirector at Tryumph Health

“"There was a good varied subject matter with lots of time to ask questions and lots of useful information provided" - The Science of Brewing workshop”
Jules GrayCo-owner of Hop Hideout

“The project with Sheffield Hallam University provides important opportunities for us to co-operate with academic expertise.”
Mike AndrewsDirector, AI Materials

“Without the help and professional support of Sheffield Hallam University, we would never have got our product off the ground.”
Paul CannonOwner, Cannon Electrical Services

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Latest News

8th April 2020

Coronavirus impact: information for businesses

15th November 2019 in News

Successful business innovation project receives £1.8m funding boost

A successful project set up to support businesses across the region to innovate through collaboration with the city’s two universities has received £1.8m in further funding. The Sheffield Innovation Programme was set up in 2016 to support small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) from across the region to access academic expertise, facilities and resources at both Sheffield Hallam University…

9th April 2018 in Events, News

“Inspirational” & “a fantastic opportunity” – An evening with speakers from Siemens Plc & Tinsley Bridge Ltd

On Thursday 15th March 2018 at Cutlers’ Hall Sheffield, nearly 100 people from regional businesses and local university academics gathered to network and hear about digital transformation in the manufacturing sector. The Sheffield Innovation Programme hosted the event which saw Juergen Maier, CEO of Siemens Plc, and Mark Webber, Managing Director of Tinsley Bridge Ltd, share their experiences and knowledge on…