Our programmes
Explore TEAM SY programmes
These programmes filled a critical gap in the South Yorkshire startup ecosystem by supporting entrepreneurs to scale their businesses and secure investment. You can read more about their areas of focus below.

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Transform SY
Pre-Accelerator
The people accelerator. Transform SY concentrated on entrepreneurial mindset and behaviours to help participants become an excellent entrepreneur and accelerate their business growth.

Cooper Project
Pre-Accelerator
6-month incubator residency based at Sheffield Technology Parks. The programme was designed to help South Yorkshire-based tech and tech-enabled startups test an idea and develop it into a viable business.

IoT Engine
Pre-Accelerator
For startups developing IoT products or services. 1:1 mentoring, hands-on validation and proof-of-concept support to use sensors and data. Workshops, expert sessions, IoT events and more. Based at Barnsley DMC 02’s well equipped Maker Lab.

OneTech SY
Pre-Accelerator
Bootstrapping school for local entrepreneurs looking to scale their business.

Blue Lake VC
Accelerator
A bespoke accelerator programme focused on helping business-2-business and software startups led by immigrant founders. Supported ambitious businesses to become investor ready and scale globally.

P4SY
Accelerator
Precision Medicine Accelerator aimed at HealthTech and MedTech startups in the region who wanted to build their network and scale, and any international companies looking for a soft landing in the UK.

Unrest
Accelerator
Mission driven accelerator focused on strong brand and tech for good in consumer-facing startup businesses looking to scale globally. Emphasis on founder resilience and community.

IndieLab Games
Accelerator
Games Developer Accelerator and a Games Tech Accelerator for those who are supporting the games sector, creating middleware and developing their own IP.

Decarbonise SY
Accelerator
An equity-free programme for startups and scaleups with market-ready IoT technologies that enable net zero buildings, cities and supply chains, optimise industrial operations or bolster the connectivity and resiliency of IoT networks.

JUMP
Accelerator
A two month long sports technology accelerator designed to provide key business skills, expertise and industry connections to technical founders of early stage startups creating products and services designed to help improve sporting performance, reduce the risk of injury and/or increase the participation in and enjoyment of sport and activity

Post Urban Ventures
Venture Builder
AI and Deep Tech venture builder that built the next generation of highly disruptive companies, working closely with technologists and knowledge exchange enablers at Sheffield universities.

AI Academy
Support Programme
A programme led by AI experts designed to introduce artificial intelligence to your business, both technically and strategically.

Get Funding Fit
Funding Readiness
Intensive 2 day funding bootcamp to prepare you for equity fundraising.

South Yorks Angel Hub
Funding Readiness
1:1 investment readiness mentoring and advice, angel network development and investor matchmaking.

Entrepreneur Support @ TUoS
Support Programme
Entrepreneur Engagement Manager and Mentor in Residence which provided 1:1 advice and support for student startups and academic spinouts.

supporting women entrepreneurs
Support Programme
A programme created to meet the particular needs of women tech entrepreneurs.

GovTech Academy
Support Programme
Training and mentoring programme for start-ups bringing innovation to government by selling to the public sector