AMRC FerretWorks

AMRC FerretWorks: Start up, is being co-funded by the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) and the University of Sheffield. It will support entrepreneurs with the tools, resources and expert guidance needed to help founders develop their product and build scalable, sustainable businesses.  

The programme focuses on assisting early-stage companies with strong potential in one or more of the AMRC’s supported sectors, including; aerospace, energy, defence, automotive, construction, medical and healthcare, space, food and drink, agri-tech and rail. These are not only areas of national strategic importance but in many cases are areas of strength for the regions the AMRC operates in. 

The programme has backing from three key commercialisation partners which form the entry points to the program: the Royal Academy of Engineering’s Regional Talent Engine (Yorkshire), Sheffield Technology Parks’ Cooper Project and the University of Sheffield’s own Commercialisation Journey. Each partner will identify promising candidates from their respective programmes and nominate them to participate in AMRC FerretWorks: Startup. 

Participants will be awarded project support worth up to £45,000 to co-develop their innovation with AMRC teams.

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