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The Cooper Project

Sheffield's specialist tech incubator for ambitious pre-seed startups

The Cooper Project supports pre-start and early-stage tech startups with a six-month residency based  in our collaborative and supportive co-working space.

You'll join a diverse community of founders and growing businesses, with access to tailored support, expert guidance and valuable connections. Whether you're validating your idea or getting investor-ready, we’ll help you take the next step with confidence.

You get:

  • Tailored support in creating personal development and business plans

  • £1000 credit towards our services including co-working, spaces and meeting rooms

  • Access to Tech Scale-up Advisors to help you grow your business

  • A community of over 50 like-minded entrepreneurs under one roof

  • Access to events, workshops, and socials

  • 1:1 guidance with our Incubator Manager

  • Weekly stand-up sessions with your cohort to share challenges, developments, and achievements.

We ask that you:

  • Demonstrate ongoing progress towards agreed milestones 

  • Play an active role in our community

  • Attend weekly stand-up sessions on Thursdays

  • Engage with our support

  • Present your progress at the Cooper showcase event and at the end of your 6-month program

  • Work at Sheffield Technology Parks at least two days per week.

Interested?

You can apply for the Cooper Project by filling in a short applcation form here. If you have questions and would like to speak to us first, just get in touch by sending us an email: hello@shefftechparks.com. 

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If you’d like to have a free 15 minute chat about our services and how we could work with you, feel free to book a slot in the calendar by clicking bellow.



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What's next?

By being part of the Cooper Project, you'll join a community unlike any other in Sheffield which works hard, collaborates and supports each other. 

If you're ready to apply, select 'Application Form' from the Start-up drop down menu at the top of this page – or if you want to discuss first, contact us through ‘Find out more’ (left).