Got a tech idea you want to explore, or have you just started building something?

Tech Tuesdays is a free, community-led coworking day for aspiring and very early-stage technology founders in Sheffield, delivered in partnership with Business Sheffield.

Come along to work on your idea in a supportive environment, meet other people at a similar stage and have an informal one-to-one conversation with us about where you are now and what support could help you take the next step.

What happens at Tech Tuesdays?

Tech Tuesdays runs as an open coworking day from 9am to 5pm. You can drop in at any point and stay for as long as is useful to you.

During the day, you will be able to:

Work on your technology business idea or early-stage venture

Meet and connect with other aspiring and early-stage founders

Have a short one-to-one conversation with Business Sheffield

Discuss your current stage, challenges and possible next steps

Find out about relevant business support available across Sheffield

Tea and coffee will be provided. Please bring your own lunch.

Who is Tech Tuesdays for?

Tech Tuesdays is designed for aspiring and very early-stage technology founders who are not yet ready, or are unable, to commit to a more intensive incubator or accelerator programme.

It may be suitable if you are:

Exploring a technology business idea

Defining the problem you want to solve

Speaking to potential customers and testing demand

Developing a Minimum Viable Product (MVP)

Recruiting your first beta testers

Building a business alongside work, caring responsibilities or other commitments

You do not need to have formally started a business or be trading already.

Eligibility

To attend, you must live in Sheffield or have a technology business registered in Sheffield.

Do I need to attend the full day?

No. This is a flexible coworking day and you can drop in at any point between 9am and 5pm. You are welcome to stay for as much of the day as suits you.

Who will run the session?

The day will be hosted by Nicola Towse, co-founder of Risqly, in partnership with Business Sheffield. Nicola will hold short, informal one-to-one conversations with attendees throughout the day. Representatives from local business support organisations may also join the session.

Date and venue

Date: Tuesday 24 November 2026

Time: 9am to 5pm

Venue: Sheffield Technology Parks S1 2NS

Description supplied by the event organiser.