If you run a business in Sheffield, there’s a funding opportunity you might not be aware of but it could make a real difference to your operations. The Sheffield Business Productivity and Digitisation Grant Scheme has been supporting local businesses for years, helping them streamline processes, adopt new technology, and ultimately grow.

What Is the Grant Scheme?

The scheme offers two types of grants:

• Productivity Grant – between £2,500 and £10,000 to improve efficiency in your operations.
• Digital Innovation Grant – between £2,500 and £5,000 to adopt new digital tools or systems.

Both grants are match-funded, meaning the council covers 50% of the project cost, while the business contributes the rest. Funding can go towards equipment, software, or consultancy services designed to enhance business productivity.

Why It Matters

Over 200 Sheffield businesses have already benefited from the scheme, creating new jobs and implementing innovative processes. Whether it’s automating manual tasks, introducing CRM systems, or improving eCommerce capabilities, the grant helps businesses invest in technology that can deliver tangible results.

Technology in Action

Investing in technology doesn’t just make your business more efficient—it opens up new opportunities. Examples of how businesses can use this funding include:

• Developing or improving eCommerce platforms.
• Installing or upgrading ERP or CRM systems.
• Automating repetitive processes to save time and reduce errors.
• Using data analytics to make smarter, faster decisions.

Even relatively small investments can have a big impact, especially when combined with expert advice from the council’s Productivity Advisors.

A Local Success Story

Take Triple Point Brewery, for example. With the grant, they installed an additional fermentation vessel, boosting production by 16% and creating a new full-time role. This is the kind of growth and innovation the scheme can help achieve showing that the right technology investment can transform a business.

How to Apply

Getting started is straightforward:

1. Reach out to Business Sheffield – contact businesssheffield@sheffield.gov.uk or call 0114 273 4567.
2. Consult with a Productivity Advisor – they’ll help identify areas where your business could benefit most.
3. Submit your application – with guidance, your proposal can be tailored to maximise the grant’s potential.

Don’t Miss Out

The scheme is available until October 2025, and funding is allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. If you’ve been considering an investment in technology or operational improvements, now’s the time to act.