Welcome to the South Yorkshire Incubator & Accelerator Network (SIAN)
SIAN is a region-wide network of incubators, accelerator programmes, investors and local authorities seeking to work closely to make South Yorkshire an accessible, thriving economy.
Our members include globally renowned accelerator programmes with deep industry relations. We’re also proud to have locally-founded incubators amongst our membership.
The purpose of SIAN is to increase collaboration and engagement between business support programmes in South Yorkshire. Collectively, our mission is to create and empower a thriving startup entrepreneurial ecosystem across South Yorkshire.
‘No Wrong Door’
Our members have committed to a single principle: that wherever someone accesses support there is No Wrong Door.
This means members will make sure entrepreneurs and businesses are connected to the most appropriate people, programmes and investment opportunities, even if that is outside of the members’ own workstream.

SIAN Delivery Team

Laura Bennett
Super Connector, TEAMSY

Darren Chouings
Incubation Manager, SHU iLAB

Tom Wolfenden
CEO Sheffield Technology Parks

Mike Stephens
CEO Entrepreneurial Spark

Sarah Lister
SIAN Operational Support