We're working in partnership to drive innovation, productivity and growth across the region.

Shaping the future of Sheffield City Region’s economy.

Driving Innovation with McLaren

Supercar manufacturer McLaren Automotive open £50m innovation and manufacturing facility next to the University of Sheffield's Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre.

McLaren facility >

Boeing opens its first European production facility in Sheffield

Boeing chose Sheffield based on its longstanding relationship with the University of Sheffield's AMRC and its partnership opportunities, skilled workforce and investment in research, training and development.

Boeing Sheffield>

Three world-leading advanced engineering research centres open

Northern Powerhouse Minister Jake Berry MP and Mayor of the Sheffield City Region Dan Jarvis MP open the University's new research centres boosting the region’s reputation as a hub for advanced engineering and industrial digital technologies.

Research centres>

McLaren facility

Boeing Sheffield

Engineering Research Centres

Enhancing the economy

Our translational research centres, led by industry, are bridging the gap between industry needs and academic research in order to boost the region’s economy.

Translational research centre overview> Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre> Our world-leading advanced engineering centres>

Collaborating with external partners

We have various ways to build partnerships, encourage collaboration and provide support to businesses across the Sheffield City Region.

Ways to work with us> Regional partnerships> Managing Directors' club>

Working in partnership

We're working in partnership with organisations across the region to tackle some of today's biggest challenges and integrate innovation into policy design.

Sheffield City Region Local Enterprise Partnership> Science and Innovation Board> Our role as an anchor institution>