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

Shaping the future of Sheffield City Region’s economy.

Robotics

Supporting SME growth

We're working alongside Sheffield Hallam University to deliver Sheffield Innovation Programme, with upcoming workshops available providing regional SMEs access to academic expertise, facilities and resources that support and develop business growth.

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University of Sheffield and Ceramisys research partnership

Regional partnership success

Find out how businesses in the Sheffield City Region are benefitting from developing long-standing collaborations with the University of Sheffield.

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The MD Club

The future of manufacturing

View a summary of our latest Managing Directors' Club event, held at Factory 2050, where we heard from Alan Norbury (Siemens) about the future of manufacturing.

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Sheffield Innovation Programme
Local business collaborations
Managing Directors' Club
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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.

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Royce

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>
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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> Sheffield Innovation Programme> Science and Innovation Board> HEFCE Catalyst Fund>
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Contact Us

Get in touch with the Economic Development Team within Research and Innovation Services.
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For Business

See the ways you can work with us to help drive forward your research and development needs.
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Collaborating with local SME JRI Orthopaedics
Collaborating with local SME JRI Orthopaedics
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Partnering with the University of Sheffield
Partnering with the University of Sheffield
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Sheffield Unviersities' Managing Directors' Club
Sheffield Unviersities' Managing Directors' Club
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The Rise of Innovation Districts
The Rise of Innovation Districts
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The Sir Henry Royce Institute
The Sir Henry Royce Institute
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Collaborating with local SME Metalysis
Collaborating with local SME Metalysis
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Sheffield Robotics
Sheffield Robotics
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