Description
Sheffield has never had more innovation, investment or entrepreneurial ambition… but can we turn that momentum into globally successful businesses?
With new innovation spaces, record university spinouts and a growing startup community, South Yorkshire has the foundations. The challenge now is attracting investment, retaining talent and creating an ecosystem capable of producing companies that compete on the world stage.
Join unLTD Business for a lively panel discussion exploring what happens next.
We'll ask whether Sheffield is finally ready to become one of the UK's leading innovation cities and what still needs to change to get there.
We'll discuss:
• How can Sheffield compete with other major UK cities to attract and retain tech businesses.
• Why ambitious founders choose to build businesses here.
• Raising investment in a more challenging market.
• Keeping talent in South Yorkshire.
• The role of universities, innovation hubs like Pennine 5 and the Innovation Spine.
• What businesses really need to scale internationally.
• Is Sheffield selling itself well enough?
Expect honest opinions, practical insight and plenty of debate from founders, investors and innovation leaders shaping the region's future.
Hosted by Phil Turner, the panel will include:
Tom Wolfenden - Sheffield Technology Parks / Innovation Spine
Tim Craggs - Exciting Instruments
Gary Neville - Startup Social Founder
Parking available on site.
