Collective Teams

When: Every Wednesdays throughout the term, 2 - 4pm

Where: Start-up Studio, Ella Armitage Building

All are welcome, particularly those interested in meeting other people with a similar passion. It will be especially beneficial for those who want to explore a solving a problem and developing an idea with others.

Vision

The Emerge Collectives are for budding founders and businesses focussed on transforming our world and the lives of people around us.

The Emerge Collectives are where community and business collide.  Sharpening each other's skills, thinking and business solutions.  It’s all about the whole, being greater than the sum of its parts, advancing together.  As the African proverb says, ‘if you want to fast, go alone, if you want to far, go together’

As a member of one or multiple Collectives, you will be valued amongst the Emerge community. You will belong alongside other founders, engaging, supporting and developing ideas of your own and those of others in the Collective.   

Our collectives

You are welcome to join one or multiple Collectives:

• Sheffield Creative

  • Potential areas of focus might be: media & culture, entertainment, artistic, music, graphic design

  • Whether your are a freelancer of registered company, your welcome

• Health and Wellbeing

  • Potential areas of focus might be: improving physical and mental health, aging populations, and preventative care, personalized medicine, wellness products and services

  • This will likely have a strong overlap with the Data Science and Digital Transformation Collective

• Data Science and Digital Transformation

  • Potential areas of focus might be: artificial intelligence, blockchain, cybersecurity, e-health, fintech, education

• Sustainability and Circular Economies

  • Potential areas of focus might be: recycling technologies, renewable energy solutions, sustainable fashion, food waste reduction.  Ideas that focus on conserving resources, developing innovative business models and circular economy principles