It is acknowledged globally that innovation and knowledge based activity is a key component in any successful city region economy.
Sheffield has a long and successful history of being a city where innovation has been, and continues to be, at the heart of economic success.
The same city where materials such as stainless steel were invented is now seeing development of technology in sectors as diverse as sustainable energy, sport, high speed manufacturing, e-learning, nano and micro technology and digital content.
Sheffield is a vibrant centre of innovation, with key driving forces coming from two Universities and private sector accelerators. These institutions and companies play a major role in the development and commercialisation of knowledge and technology in the Sheffield city region.