Emerge Awards Showcase

Sponsored by Santander Universities, the Awards Showcase is an annual event to reward the work of entrepreneurs from across the University of Sheffield community. If you are a student, staff member or recent alumni, apply for your chance to win funding and mentorship to start your business.

2025

Investing in student and graduate start-ups

Awards Showcase 2025

2024

Award process and details

Are you bubbling with brilliant business ideas? Find out more about the application process and the benefits of the award.

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Unearthing hidden entrepreneurial talent at first Awards Showcase

The University of Sheffield’s Emerge: Be enterprising team successfully hosted its first Awards Showcase on 30 April, marking a milestone in its mission to capture student entrepreneurship talent across campus.

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Meet our finalists

We were delighted to receive a high number of outstanding applications for our first Awards Showcase. Out of over 70 applications, the Emerge team selected 16 businesses to pitch their idea to a panel of judges.