Sheffield Innovation Programme

Supporting Regional Business Growth

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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, all provided at zero cost to the business.

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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

“Working with SHU has opened up a whole new dimension to my business, enabling me to hugely expand my reach by tapping into the online market. Their digital expertise has brought to life my theoretical running technique model in a way that provides insightful and meaningful feedback to clients. It was a pleasure working with their impressive and friendly team.”
Becky LyneDirector at TrYumph In Life CIC

“"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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29th March 2022 in News

Sheffield Innovation Programme collaborates with local world leading foundry

Sheffield-based SME, Castings Technology International (Cti) Limited, is the world’s leading provider of production, innovation, technology, expertise, and services to the cast metals sector together with its global supply chain. In autumn 2021, Cti hosted Sheffield Hallam University’s Dr Quanshun Luo and Antony Davies to initiate and explore how the Sheffield Innovation Programme could be used to support Cti…

18th February 2022 in News

Next-generation drone delivery technology gets a lift

Academics and postgraduates from the University of Sheffield have helped start-up AV8OR to develop the next generation of drones that will deliver everything from parcels to medicines and carry out... Read More