# Event Details - **Event Name**: Free Money & Support - Grants, Accelerators & Other Opportunities for Tech - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 29 Sep, 2026 at 09:30 am – Tue, 29 Sep, 2026 at 12:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: The TechForge Accelerator from Business Sheffield comprises of 5 in-person workshop sessions designed to support technology-centred startupsAbout this EventWhat support is available to help you grow your tech startup, and where should you start?The TechForge Accelerator from Business Sheffield is a series of five in-person workshops designed to support technology-centred startups, particularly those involving software.The accelerator is best suited to early-stage founders. You might have an idea you're exploring, be developing a prototype or Minimum Viable Product (MVP), or have already started trading.You can attend one or more workshops in the TechForge Accelerator series depending on your needs. Each workshop lasts just over two hours, with an opportunity to network at the end.What is this TechForge Accelerator workshop about?The second session in the TechForge Accelerator introduces the different types of financial and non-financial support that could help as you grow your tech startup.You'll explore accelerators and incubators, mentoring, networking and grants, including the benefits of different types of support and how to make the most of them.The session will also provide a quick tour of various grants that you might be eligible for.What will I learn?During the workshop, you'll explore:Financial and non-financial startup supportGet an introduction to different forms of support that could help as your technology business grows.Accelerators and incubatorsExplore the benefits of startup accelerators and incubators and how to make the most of the support they provide.Business mentoringUnderstand the role mentoring can play in supporting you as you develop your business.NetworkingExplore the benefits of networking and how to make the most of networking opportunities.Grants for startupsGet a quick tour of various grants that you might be eligible for as you develop your business.Who is the TechForge Accelerator for?The TechForge Accelerator is best suited to founders of early-stage, technology-centred startups, particularly those involving software.You might be:Exploring a technology or software business ideaWorking on a prototypeDeveloping a Minimum Viable Product (MVP)Already doing some initial tradingDo I need to attend all five workshops?No. The TechForge Accelerator includes five in-person workshop sessions, but you can book one or more workshops depending on your needs.Who will deliver the workshop?The session will be led by one of Business Sheffield's highly experienced Tech Scale-Up Advisors.Date: Thursday 29 Sep 2026Time: 9:30am-12:30pmVenue: Electric WorksAgendaArrival and Networking - 9:30am - 10amSession - 10am - 11:15amBreak: 11:15am - 11:30amSession: 11:30am - 12:30pm - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sheffield-city-centre/free-money-and-support-grants-accelerators-and-other-opportunities-for-tech/100001997965495581 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Workshops, Business - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 3 hours - Location: Electric Works - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Sheffield City Centre - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Electric Works - **lat**: 53.3799187 - **long**: -1.4628897 - **full address**: Electric Works, 3 Concourse Way, Sheffield City Centre, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Free Money & Support - Grants, Accelerators & Other Opportunities for Tech - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/acc57277eb26039f4bf2337b928a6b6bc301d816d57f44539acda69558fd6b92-rimg-w1200-h600-dc282828-gmir.jpg?v=1787112556 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Free Money & Support - Grants, Accelerators & Other Opportunities for Tech being held? - **A:** Free Money & Support - Grants, Accelerators & Other Opportunities for Tech takes place on Tue, 29 Sep, 2026 at 09:30 am to Tue, 29 Sep, 2026 at 12:30 pm at Electric Works, 3 Concourse Way, Sheffield City Centre, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Free Money & Support - Grants, Accelerators & Other Opportunities for Tech? - **A:** Free Money & Support - Grants, Accelerators & Other Opportunities for Tech is organized by Business Sheffield. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Free Money & Support - Grants, Accelerators & Other Opportunities for Tech is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Sheffield City Centre, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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