iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Callout for game studios, indies, industry professionals and educators local to Barnsley! 🚨 Get into Games is a one day free event imed at 12-21 year olds, interested in a career in the games sector with talks, workshops, stalls and more. See industry callout below. Event details: buff.ly/7E0MmxJ

100

TECH SY @techsy.bsky.social · 5h

On 20th October, the Open Doors Innovation Festival brings a free programme of events and experiences to the city alongside the Northern Tech Summit, giving everyone the chance to explore Sheffield’s innovation community. Come and explore. 💡 Find out more: buff.ly/kTTqkk3 #SheffEvents #Sheffield

Open Doors Festival 20 October Sheffield

000

TECH SY @techsy.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

📣 Mastered, the UK training provider that helps growing businesses upskill their teams, is supporting the Northern Tech Summit 2026. 🎉 Mastered works with founders, C-suite, operations directors and HR leads, helping ambitious companies build the skills their growth depends on. 🎟️ buff.ly/VPJMuS5

Mastered partner of the Northern Tech Summit

000

TECH SY @techsy.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

We're delighted to announce Northern Arc Partners as one of our Northern Tech Summit sponsors! 🎉 Their Founder Damian Mohammed will be chairing an expert panel at the summit exploring "How does the UK leverage Northern Research?" Get your ticket to the summit here: buff.ly/iKRIoiI

Northern Arc partners of the Northern Tech Summit

000

TECH SY @techsy.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Invitations for the next Yorkshire Regional Defence & Security Cluster members-only event have now gone out. These members-only events are designed to provide practical opportunities, useful connections and direct access to organisations across the defence ecosystem. buff.ly/wMmARcr

Yorkshire Regional Defence & Security Cluster (YRDSC)

000

TECH SY @techsy.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

The countdown to the DMC's next Fuel Your Network event is on! 🔥 Head to the DMC in Barnsley on Tues 29th Sept for another session of meeting new people, making connections and building relationships across our local business community over coffee and breakfast.

000

TECH SY @techsy.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

On Thu 24 Sept we're bringing tech and business leaders together in Sheffield for Equal Ambition: Equal Opportunity with the Digital Forge CIC. Join us for an important conversation about equal access to the funding, networks and opportunities needed to build and scale. buff.ly/UiCFLLn #SheffEvents

Equal Ambition: Equal Opportunity event Sheffield speakers

000

TECH SY @techsy.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

The Foundry returns at Equal Ambition. Equal Opportunity. Four founders with three minutes each, including three of our FoundHERy cohort. 🙌 Elaine Galston - Bettii Ltd Sirinda Bhandal - Simply Connect Gabrielė Barteškaitė - Future Greens Nicola Towse - Risqly Join us in Sheffield: buff.ly/UiCFLLn

000

TECH SY @techsy.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

The launch of Barclays Eagle Labs South Yorkshire, delivered in partnership with Sheffield Technology Parks, is on the 8th Oct with limited tickets left. Join founders, investors, partners, universities and organisations to celebrate South Yorkshire’s thriving innovation ecosystem. buff.ly/1AnhpDt

000

TECH SY @techsy.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

This Thursday, we're bringing together founders, investors, business leaders and ecosystem champions in Sheffield for Equal Ambition. Equal Opportunity with the Digital Forge CIC. Join us for an evening of discussion about access to opportunity and growth in tech. buff.ly/UiCFLLn

Equal Ambition. Equal Opportunity. speakers

000

TECH SY @techsy.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

📈 How do we unlock more investment for Northern founders? Hear from investment leaders including Northern Gritstone, Sovereign AI, British Business Bank, Hypha Private Equity and the National Wealth Fund at our Raising the North panel in one month at the Northern Tech Summit. 🎟️ buff.ly/B1L1Dw8

Raising the North investment panel Northern Tech Summit 2026

000

TECH SY @techsy.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Reach Studios held their Future Ready Digital: North event today in Sheffield, bringing experts from global digital leaders Google, Dotdigital, Semrush, Trustpilot and Corkboard Concepts to talk about visibility and growth strategy for e-commerce in an AI-first world.

Reach Digital Ready North event in Sheffield

000

TECH SY @techsy.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

On 24 September, we're bringing together leaders, founders, investors and changemakers for The Digital Forge CIC x TECH SY: Equal Ambition. Equal Opportunity. We're delighted to welcome Helen Milner OBE for a fireside conversation with David Richards MBE. 🎟️ Book your place: luma.com/olw40k15

Helen Milner at Equal Ambition. Equal Opportunity

000

TECH SY @techsy.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

📢 Sheffield Innovation Spine is the official fringe partner of TECH SY's Northern Tech Summit with events in Sheffield 20th-22nd October, including an Open Doors Innovation festival, guided tours and a social run live from the Spine. Learn more about the Spine fringe events: buff.ly/13mH63q

Northern Tech Summit fringe - live from the Spine in Sheffield

000

TECH SY @techsy.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

South Yorkshire at Leeds Digital Festival 2026: Venture Community x Leeds Digital StartUp Showcase 23 Sep Pressure-test your US expansion plans with experts including TECH SY/TUBR 23 Sep Outgrown Business Growth Workshop by Trove 24 Sep The Vibe Coding Debate with The Curve 30 Sep 🎟️ buff.ly/h5AVEKM

000

TECH SY @techsy.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Our keynote speaker for Equal Ambition. Equal Opportunity. with The Digital Forge CIC next Thursday is Zandra Moore MBE, Founder & CEO of Zygens, a tech entrepreneur, investor and advisor with more than 25 years' experience across data, SaaS, analytics and AI. 🎟️ buff.ly/0dktRPg

010

TECH SY @techsy.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Want to learn AI or start a business? Apply to the fully-funded Self Made in 60 Days accelerator for 18–30s in South Yorkshire. 📅 5 Oct–4 Dec 🌐 Mostly online + 3 in-person days 🕒 Applications close 30 Sept - reviewed as received 🔗 buff.ly/vlIzibP #SouthYorkshire #Startups #Freelancer #Founder

Founder or Freelancer Self Made Programme

161

TECH SY @techsy.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

🤖 Ignite AI is a 10-week programme designed to help founders, freelancers and business owners understand and apply AI in practical ways. Barnsley Cohort (funded by Tech Town) 📅 Starts 15 September 🔗 buff.ly/IdKKoTZ Rotherham Cohort (funded by Quickline) 📅 Starts 21 September 🔗 buff.ly/CeSMa3v

000

TECH SY @techsy.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

🤝 We're delighted to welcome Shakespeare Martineau as a partner sponsor of the Northern Tech Summit 2026. Shakespeare Martineau are one of Sheffield's leading law firms, with expertise in tech and digital law at any stage of growth. Join us at the Northern Tech Summit in October: buff.ly/XEj1w7W

Shakespeare Martineau official partner of the Northern Tech Summit

000

TECH SY @techsy.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

🚀 Equal Ambition. Equal Opportunity. We're excited to be partnering with The Digital Forge CIC on this event about fairer access to our tech economy. 📅 24 September 📍 Cutlers' Hall, Sheffield Join us as we explore how to give more founders the chance to succeed. buff.ly/p2xRPwb #SheffEvents

000

TECH SY @techsy.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

🚀 We're delighted to welcome Ana Avaliani, Director of Enterprise & Place at the Royal Academy of Engineering, as a speaker at the Northern Tech Summit on Day Two. Ana will deliver a talk on the topic Collaborate to Compete: What the North's Innovation Ecosystem Must Do Next. 🎟️ buff.ly/NyNCWSn

Ana Avaliani, Director of Enterprise & Place, Royal Academy of Engineering

000

TECH SY @techsy.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

⏰ Last chance for £10 Northern Tech Summit tickets! Join us for two days at Sheffield's Crucible, bringing together founders, investors, ecosystem leaders and innovators from across the North. Prices increase tomorrow at 6pm. buff.ly/NyNCWSn #TechSummit #NorthernTech #Innovation #Startups

000

TECH SY @techsy.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

If you're curious about how AI could save time or help you grow your business without needing to be a tech expert, eBay, Xero and BT Group are teaming up with Barnsley Council for a free event during AI Upskilling Week. Fri 11th Sept 10am-2pm at the DMC Register your free place: buff.ly/UtvFGiy

000

TECH SY @techsy.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

We're officially launching the TECH SY Women in Tech & Investment Taskforce. Work is already underway through initiatives including The FoundHERy and our Angel Academy with Lifted Ventures, now we're launching the wider Taskforce and the long-term commitment behind it. Read more: buff.ly/L6O0v88

000

TECH SY @techsy.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Venture.Community are holding their Summer Social & BBQ on Thu 27th August. They're bringing their community together in Neepsend and raising £5,000 for Weston Park Cancer Charity. buff.ly/Z5KEuGa

000

TECH SY @techsy.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

South Yorkshire Mayor Oliver Coppard said: "Two years ago, at the South Yorkshire Tech Summit, we made the case that if the North is going to compete globally, we need to collaborate more closely across our regions. The Northern Tech Summit is about turning our ambition into action." buff.ly/MKGI61q

Northern Tech Summit quote by Mayor Oliver Coppard

000

TECH SY @techsy.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Our next keynote speaker for Northern Tech Summit 2026 is Tom Adeyoola, Executive Chair of Innovate UK. 🚀 Tom will share insights from his own entrepreneurial journey and opportunities for founders, innovators and tech ecosystems across the North. More speakers coming soon! 🎟️ buff.ly/bK0UwUA

000

TECH SY @techsy.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Startup Social is back on Thursday 30 July, 6–8pm at the Hideaway Bar in Sheffield. Expect lightning pitches, drinks and a room full of people building things. buff.ly/5zCZAcr

010

TECH SY @techsy.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

How can Northern ecosystems better support tech startups to start, scale and succeed? On 21 October, we're bringing together ecosystem leaders from Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield and Newcastle to discuss what's working across the North right now and how we can collaborate. 🎟️ buff.ly/bK0UwUA

000

TECH SY @techsy.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

The Social Enterprise Growth Accelerator (SEGA) is back! Applications are now open for a new cohort of social enterprises and aspiring changemakers. If you have an idea or organisation that makes a difference, join to get free, tailored support. buff.ly/BlkoPhR

SEGA Social Enterprise Growth Accelerator

000

TECH SY @techsy.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Andy Burnham has emphasised his pro-business credentials in his first speech as Labour leader, with a range of business voices outlining what they hope for from a government led by the incoming Prime Minister. Rotherham's Advanced Manufacturing Park is mentioned as a success story. buff.ly/K4KzntU

“I will be a pro-business leader of the Labour Party” - Andy Burnham

000

TECH SY @techsy.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Registrations are open for the South Yorkshire Research and Innovation Expo on 7th October in Rotherham & Sheffield. This two-day event brings together research, innovation and lived experience to drive health equity and inclusive economic growth across the region. buff.ly/yw5UAV1

South Yorkshire Research & Innovation Expo 2026

010

TECH SY @techsy.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Over the past few weeks, the FoundHERy cohort has been getting to work. 🔥 They represent an incredible breadth of innovation across the region, including healthtech, quantum sensing, robotics, biotechnology, SaaS and community tech. Find out more about the FoundHERy cohort: buff.ly/6vvhTUv

The TECH SY FoundHERy cohort and colleagues at London Tech Week

000

TECH SY @techsy.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

The newest Royal Academy of Engineering's Enterprise Hub is based at the UKSE Innovation Centre in Sheffield. Sheffield was selected due to its innovation ecosystem, growing base of SMEs and scale-ups, and its close collaboration between industry and academia. buff.ly/qOvtrvt

000

TECH SY @techsy.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Barnsley's Optimise Cyber Solutions has secured an Innovate UK TechLocal training award. This fully funded initiative will support businesses to upskill their workforce in Cyber and AI, and create new tech-focused roles. Limited places available, express interest soon: 🌐 www.optimisecyber.com

Funded Cyber and AI Upskilling for Business

000

TECH SY @techsy.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Work has started on the creation of a new business zone in Rotherham. Steelos Business Park will be developed by Henry Boot Construction Ltd in partnership with Magna Science Adventure Centre, with direct links to the tram-train network and in future, the Gateway Station. buff.ly/83Kju4L

Work begins on business zone at prominent South Yorkshire site

000

TECH SY @techsy.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Athena Festival by Lifted Ventures is the largest female founder festival outside of London, bringing together female founders, investors, entrepreneurs and ecosystem leaders for a day of inspiration and connection in Leeds on 7th October. Save the date! buff.ly/wt8cLPH

000

TECH SY @techsy.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Great to see South Yorkshire out in force at #Climb26 last week. Founders, investors, partners and ecosystem leaders sharing ideas, making connections and championing tech across Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield. Next stop: #NorthernTechSummit. 🚀 buff.ly/7SSrZIv

000

TECH SY @techsy.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

South Yorkshire has some key propositions and sites for investors to support says the region’s mayor. Oliver Coppard highlighted Doncaster Sheffield Airport and its Gateway East logistics site, junction 36 of the M1 at Barnsley and the town centre and The Seam in Barnsley too. buff.ly/1nMtA1G

South Yorkshire opens the London Stock Exchange

000

TECH SY @techsy.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

📍 Climb26 | 2pm today - Northern Tech: A Great Opportunity panel If you're at Climb26 this afternoon, join us for a conversation about how the North can work together to unlock greater growth, investment and opportunity for tech businesses. Come and say hello to the TECH SY team if you're here. 🧡

000

TECH SY @techsy.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

South Yorkshire Black Tech Expo are back at Sheffield Tech Parks on 30th June with practical training session on AI, and also on 21st July with a Business Leaders Masterclass event. Free to attend and designed for entrepreneurs, founders, and business leaders. buff.ly/YvihDpS #SheffEvents #SYBTE

000

TECH SY @techsy.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

📢 Early bird tickets for the Northern Tech Summit are now on sale and we're excited to reveal our first speaker! Yoram Wijngaarde, Founder and CEO of Dealroom, will join us in Sheffield this 21-22 October to discuss how Northern tech ecosystems can unlock global growth. Learn more: buff.ly/lO6mgrL

010

TECH SY @techsy.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

If you're attending Climb26, join us for this conversation on how Northern ecosystems can work more effectively together to support founders, attract investment and compete globally. Northern Tech: A Great Opportunity 📍 Stage 4 🗓 Wednesday 1 July 🕑 14:00 Full Climb26 agenda: buff.ly/xKX4sVt

000

TECH SY @techsy.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Women in Tech & Investment roundtable at #Climb26 📍 Climb Studio 2 | 🗓 1 July | 🕐 12:15 In South Yorkshire, only 18% of tech roles are held by women, and 10% of investment goes to female-founded companies. Join other founders, investors and leaders - book via the Climb app. buff.ly/UzlXidk

000

TECH SY @techsy.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

We’ll be hosting a roundtable on defence and security tech at Climb26 next week, and we’re keen to hear from people in other regions working in this sector. 📍 Climb Studio 2 🗓 Thursday 2 July 🕜 13:30–14:15 Book now in the Climb26 app: buff.ly/qnNwcyl#Defe...

000

TECH SY @techsy.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Data from Dealroom and the Royal Academy of Engineering’s Spotlight on Spinouts 2026 highlights the strength of the UK’s university spinout ecosystem beyond the Golden Triangle. The University of Sheffield ranks 9th in the UK for spinout value creation since 2010. Read the report: buff.ly/ZErlsTl

UK spinout activity is becoming increasingly distributed

000

TECH SY @techsy.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

A new report from the Northern Powerhouse Partnership (NPP) has examined Rotherham’s economic transformation over the past two decade. The report finds that Rotherham has recorded the fastest productivity growth of any major town in the North since 2004, driven by the AMP. buff.ly/jW8VPoW

000

TECH SY @techsy.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Innovation Network South Yorkshire returns to the award-winning Cambridge Street Collective in Sheffield for their much-anticipated summer social. Join them on 16 July from 5-8pm for an evening of networking and stimulating conversation, a quiz, drinks and canapés. buff.ly/kMJuZ6i

010

TECH SY @techsy.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

In less than two weeks, TECH SY is back at the Climb26 festival of business growth in Leeds. We’ll be exhibiting on 1–2 July, along with leaders and startups from South Yorkshire. 🔥 Climb brings together founders, investors and ambitious businesses. 🎟️ Find out more about Climb26: buff.ly/6fk93wD

000

TECH SY @techsy.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Applatch Kids has been named Education & Training Startup of the Year 2026 at the UK StartUp Awards for the North East, Yorkshire and the Humber. Their goal is to help millions of children build healthier learning habits and improve their educational outcomes. Congrats to the Applatch team!

Award winners at the StartUp Awards 2026

010