Open Tech Calendar

Showcasing some of South Yorkshires finest up and coming startups, alongside inspiring talks with experts within the region.

With all the work and energy that has been going into South Yorkshire recently, this is the perfect opportunity to bring it all together for one big event, with a room of investors, funds, sector specialists and entrepreneurs.

The South Yorkshire ecosystem is rapidly growing, with the help of various associations, programmes and influential people making things happen. To date, this has only been shown in small snippet events around the region. We want to bring it altogether under one roof and showcase how exciting and how much potential there is in South Yorkshire, both for startups, investors and sector specialists, who are looking for innovation to drive their sector forward.

For anyone who is involved in the startup ecosystem, this is a must attend event, so don't miss out!

Agenda:

4.30pm to 5.15pm - Arrival - Drinks and Nibbles

5.15pm - Introduction to the South Yorkshire Investor Lounge, the South Yorkshire Angel Hub and the current SY Investment Landscape

5.30pm - Introduction to TeamSY and the current Startup Ecosystem.

5.40pm - From the beginning to buyout - Hear from one of Sheffield's Success Stories

6.00pm - 5 of the finest South Yorkshire Start-ups Pitching for Investment - 5 mins pitch each

6.30pm - Break

6.40pm - Expert panel discussion: Regional activity and development to aid the growth of the startup and funding ecosystem

7.10pm - 5 of the finest South Yorkshire Start-ups Pitching for Investment - 5 mins pitch each

7.40pm - Dinner, Drinks and Networking

About TEAM SY

TEAM SY is a £4.6m ERDF part-funded project delivered by Capital Enterprise alongside delivery partner Barnsley Council that will directly support high-value digital and tech businesses to collectively raise over £20m in private investment and significantly increase the number of high value jobs in South Yorkshire.

About NorthInvest

NorthInvest is a not-for-profit investment organisation specialising in angel investment in tech and digital start-ups across Tech For Good, Digital Media, Cyber, FinTech and MedTech. NorthInvest is backed by the Northern Powerhouse and facilitates connections and investment between tech and digital startups and angel investors, as well as offering free coaching and mentorship opportunities to entrepreneurs and Non-Executive Director opportunities to investors