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Soul Kitchen: The perfect recipe for launching a business at University

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 University enterprising community helped Bella develop her product.
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Future Greens: graduates secure six-figure investment for vertical farming revolution

A group of recent University 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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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

University 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.

Awards Showcase 2024

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