Castlegate Festival

Future Talent

From apprentice right through to post graduate, the fact that two world-class Universities are based right here in the centre of the city means you're right in the mix with some of the best brains. 

Our 12th century heritage

The Castle site is situated at the confluence of the River Don and Sheaf, and is but a short distance from Manor Lodge - which was a vast green space and prime deer hunting area for many centuries.

Steve Carroll - Growth Advisor

Meet Steve. One of our growth advisors. Steve knows that business owners are great salespeople, engineers, technologists etc. but that they don’t necessarily have experience in running a business. He’s here to help.

Jane Gregory, sales advisor

Jane has worked with local business from start-ups to multi £m turnover concerns for the last 15 years, giving practical, no nonsense advice, training and guidance.

Andy Sorsby, growth advisor

Known for his pragmatic and practical advice Andy worked with hundreds of businesses during the pandemic to help with immediate cash flow issues and is now helping businesses to look at productivity, performance and digital challenges. He provides expert support on those tricky grant funding applications too.

Forest Dogs

For many, the isolation and loneliness created by successive national and local lockdowns was alleviated by the pitter-patter of puppy paws, but as dog owners faced the prospect of returning to the workplace, a canine loving entrepreneur turned his passion for pooches into pounds after calling on help from Launchpad. 

Look Up, it's The Neon Pack!

Augmented reality brilliance along the top of Sheffield Hallam University's Owen Building, in the centre of Sheffield.

Look Up, it's Hankong!

Augmented reality brilliance on the rooftop of the Graves Gallery and Central Library in Sheffield city centre.

Look Up, Together!

Augmented reality brilliance on top of this Grade II listed building in the Heart of the City in Sheffield.