Awards Showcase Launch Event and Speed Networking

We're opening applications for our 2026 Awards Showcase! 

Are you a student or recent graduate bubbling with brilliant business ideas? This is your chance to shine! We're searching for a diverse range of ground breaking proposals across a range of categories. 

This is your golden opportunity to gain recognition for your entrepreneurial spirit and leave your mark on the University community. 

Event details

Join us as we launch our 2026 Awards Showcase. Find out how to apply and meet previous winners for a networking social.

We will be joined by a panel of previous showcase winners to share their struggles and successes of setting up a business. 

Learn about our 2026 prizes and be inspired by fellow entrepreneurs from across the University. 

The aims of the annual event are to:

• Recognise and celebrate entrepreneurial based activity across the university

• Accelerate future growth of projects/start-ups by awarding financial support

• Incentivise students to develop ideas and launch ventures throughout their time at the university

• Drive a culture and behaviour change towards a more enterprising, innovative, challenge-led community

All are welcome, whether you are interested in applying for the showcase or not. 

£14,000 Awarded to University of Sheffield's Most Promising Student Start-ups

Sheffield's entrepreneurial future is bright. Last week, the Emerge Awards Showcase spotlighted the University's brightest entrepreneurial minds. Which of these promising initiatives will achieve significant industry impact?

19 May 2025