Promoting and enabling regional growth is a key priority for Capital Enterprise. By taking an ecosystem approach, we work with key stakeholders in a region to help create the optimum conditions for technology startups to thrive. We work to build connections between existing players, identify gaps in startup provision and work to attract and retain high quality programmes that complement the needs of the region.

TEAM SY, delivered in partnership with Barnsley Council and funded by the ERDF, is our flagship ecosystem development programme. In total, TEAM SY has seen over 5,000 hours of support delivered across 18 distinct programmes to nearly 300 startups from South Yorkshire.

Over that period, South Yorkshire saw an 18% increase in startup formation. Data from Beauhurst show that startup investment increased by more than 42% in 2022 compared to the previous year.