Sheffield Digital is an independent organisation and does not receive any public funding.
We are able to do our work thanks to the support of our founders and our amazing community of individual and company members.
We also recognise that a vibrant digital economy requires the support of organisations not directly involved in digital activity and that many of these organisations in the city share our objectives. These are our Partners and Sponsors – you can read more about them below.
If you would like to know more about becoming an Ecosystem Partner or an Associate Sponsor, you can download the information sheet or simply get in touch.
Ecosystem Partners
It’s got a growing reputation as a city where digital and creative businesses can start up, grow and thrive on a national and international scale. And now Sheffield is set to underline the importance of its digital sector even further, with Sheffield City Council joining Sheffield Digital.
The Barnsley Digital Media Centre (DMC) is an award-winning hub for digital, creative and innovative businesses in the heart of Barnsley. Sheffield Digital is collaborating with the DMC to advance its campaign to spread digital learning and support business innovation across the Sheffield City Region.
Sheffield Hallam University has supported Sheffield Digital since our foundation in 2015, and was a Founder member of the organisation. We have worked together on a huge range of initiatives and Hallam has been instrumental in helping to shape our work and direction through its seat on our Board.
Sheffield Technology Parks (STP) is the inclusive home for tech entrepreneurs. A not-for-profit organisation, STP provides managed office and lab space plus co-working and meeting facilities in central Sheffield, combined with specialist business incubation, support and community.
As one of the largest learning providers in the city, The Sheffield College is a vital part of the skills supply chain. We have access to an outstanding talent pool of 16,000 young people and adults who enroll each year, studying up to, and including degree level courses. Now we are refreshing and expanding our digital offer.
Associate Sponsors
Shorts are a progressive and growing firm of accountants and business advisers based in Sheffield and Chesterfield. Keen users of the latest technology themselves, Shorts specialise in advising digital businesses, looking after a number of prominent companies in the region. They also help with tax incentives designed to encourage companies to innovate.
Shakespeare Martineau offers a ‘full lifecycle’ legal service, dedicated to ensuring tech businesses in Sheffield thrive. The team has specific expertise in technology law, including IP, the protection of data, and the governance of large-scale IT projects. In addition, their Corporate specialists are well placed to advise on raising investment, acquisitions, disposals and exits.
If your organisation would like to explore collaborative opportunities with us, please get in touch.