AMRC Start-up transforms bold ideas into breakthrough innovations. Through its first-year programme, AMRC Ferretworks: Start-up, founders can take early concepts and shape them into scalable, investable businesses.
Designed for early-stage entrepreneurs, AMRC Ferretworks:Start-up is powered by the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) and delivered in partnership with Royal Academy of Engineering’s Regional Talent Engines (Yorkshire), Sheffield Technology Parks’ Cooper Project and the University of Sheffield’s Commercialisation Journey. By joining forces, we are are not only spreading the word but also bringing more diverse, ambitious talent into the fold.
How does it work?
Working side-by-side with world-class engineering teams, founders will refine their ideas, prototype, test and gain vital exposure to investors and partners. Every step of the programme is designed to help turn early promise into investable potenti
Why does it matter?
AMRC Ferretworks:Start-up is a novel programme that stimulates innovation and supports business creation by facilitating access to the unique capabilities of AMRC. It provides support to entrepreneurs on an established commercialisation support programme. This support will help to accelerate the formation of innovative start-ups and spin-outs, to ultimately help them grow and create high value jobs in the South Yorkshire region.