SHEFFIELD TECHNOLOGY PARKS
Located at the gateway to Sheffield city centre and just minutes from the train station, Sheffield Technology Parks is an inclusive hub for ambitious tech entrepreneurs driving innovation in biotech, quantum, food tech and sustainability.
With a strong emphasis on diversity and collaboration, Sheffield Technology Parks offers the space, support, connections and community needed to accelerate innovation.
Who’s Here ⬇
Evolutor
Founded in 2022, University of Sheffield spinout Evolutor is transforming industrial biotechnology through AI-driven microbial evolution. Their platform enables microbes to convert waste materials, such as used tires, into high-value chemicals and materials. Backed by SFC Capital and Deeptech Labs, Evolutor raised £315,000 in seed funding in 2024.
renewfood
ReNewFood is a leader in the future of food innovation, pioneering precision fermentation to create protein-based ingredients for plant-based foods. A spinout from the University of Sheffield, their technology enhances taste and sustainability in alternative proteins. Backed by Big Idea Ventures and Deeptech Labs, the firm secured circa £300,000 in accelerator funding.
AEGIQ
Aegiq is developing quantum photonics hardware for communications. It also develops a photonics platform that entangles quantum computing nodes, and enables quantum resource distribution. A spinout from the University of Sheffield, Aegiq has raised over £3.5M in seed and grant funding from investors including HTGF, Quantum Exponential and Innovate UK. Their work places Sheffield at the forefront of next-generation computing and cybersecurity.
DEEP BLUE BIOTECH
Founded in 2023, Deep Blue Biotech uses synthetic biology and cyanobacteria to produce sustainable chemicals from CO₂. Their platform enables the production of high-value compounds like hyaluronic acid with minimal environmental impact. As the first resident of Sheffield Tech Parks’ shared lab, the company exemplifies the city’s commitment to innovation.
Dr Maksym Sich, CEO of Aegiq
“It’s a great space when you’re starting out, with plenty of support. we’re close to the train station. It has a good community and the quality of the building itself is good to maintain the labs for us. It’s the perfect place to jump-start what you’re doing.”
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