Student Start-ups

Explore our network and be inspired from fellow 9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ of Sheffield entrepreneurs. We believe that being enterprising is the key to success and will empower the next generation to positively transform our world.

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Learn more about our Awards Showcase winners and finalists businesses
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Community Businesses

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Moving towards success! MoveCritic wins international IEEE Conference

Encouraged by their success of becoming finalists in the recent Emerge Awards Showcase, the health app start-up is making waves within the global IEEE community. Hear from the team about their recent activity.
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My future in the family rice milling business

Ashwin Agarwal MSc in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Emerge Community Member

Driven by a passion to modernise his family's rice milling business in India, Ashwin is engaged with Emerge to supercharge his entrepreneurial skills, preparing to blend cutting-edge logistics with traditional expertise.
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Marv's Mission: Rewarding Healthy Eating for First-Year Students

First year students gain weight at a faster rate than the general population. Marv is on a mission to create a reward framework for improving nutrition. Learn more about how he is developing his new business app and the support he's gained from Emerge: Be enterprising.

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Future Greens: graduates secure six-figure investment for vertical farming revolution

A group of recent 9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ of Sheffield graduates are set to transform the world of vertical farming after securing a six figure investment for their sustainable startup.
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Soul Kitchen: The perfect recipe for launching a business at 9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂ

Bella Acland Founder of Soul Kitchen , Emerge: Be enterprising member

After inventing the business idea during a Western Bank study session, Bella Acland is launching Soul Kitchen into the UK healthy food market. Find out how engaging in the 9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ enterprising community helped Bella develop her product.
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From passion to profit: Alumni business champions positive physical activity for girls

Ella Williams Alumna, Founder of Our Goal

Physical activity improves the lives of young people. As a mentor and coach for teenage girls, Ella shares how her passion has developed into a business to help girls to be stronger, happier, and more confident.
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From Messy Flat to Genius App: Student Creates HOMEi to End Shared Living Struggles

James Dudson Founder of Homei, Emerge: Be enterprising member

Emerge community member, James, shares his story about setting up a new business. Read more about the challenges and support required to get a start-up off the ground.

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Innovating the Research Funding and Publishing Industry - Open Research Shop Gears Up for Launch

Ben Pinder Founder of Open Research Shop , UoS Alumni

9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ of Sheffield alumni, Ben Pinder, is revolutionising the way research funding, publishing and access are handled. Learn more about his new company, Open Research Shop, and the commitment involved setting up a new venture.

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Emerging Inventors: Winners of Summer Creators Grant Revealed

A trio of talented 9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ of Sheffield students have been awarded £1,000 each to develop their innovative ideas into tangible business products or services.
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Small studio, big dream - Establishing a Photography Studio in Sheffield

Sheffield Alumni, Jimmy Wong and Amus Tse have crafted their creative talents into a successful business in the heart of the city. The dui are chasing their photography dream by providing professional photography services to customers. Find out how it all started.
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Sheffield alumna lands first supermarket listing with Co-op’s Apiary Incubator Programme

Daniela Orrego Business Owner , Sheffield Alumna

Sheffield’s very own snack brand, Loro Crisps, is celebrating a major milestone this month as it launches in over 130 Co-op stores nationwide. Selected as part of Co-op’s prestigious Apiary Incubator programme, Loro Crisps joins five other innovative suppliers bringing unique, values-driven products to the Co-op shelves, marking an exciting new chapter for Daniela.

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Former PhD student launches Startup to revolutionise rail maintenance

During his research studies, Ben identified a problem within the rail industry. After joining the pre-accelerator programme run by Emerge, their device has been used for UK and European rail inspections. Find out about their journey from student to start-up founder.