Kirsty Smitten, 28, Sheffield, awarded for founding spin-out company making first new class of antibiotics in over 35 years
The Economic Recovery Fund (ERF) ran between February 2021 and April 2025. It was a unique, innovative grant fund that aims to support local economic recovery in local high streets by empowering local groups of businesses to implement changes themselves.
Just as we were (and still are) a trailblazer in industry and modern manufacturing, shaping how the world makes products, Sheffield is now also doing the same in the world of health tech - especially for young people.
A new centre that will lead research, innovation and commercial testing of sustainable aviation fuels - the first of its kind in Europe - is to be built by the University of Sheffield.
Summer 2025 is looking like a busy one for Sheffield, with major music festivals, sporting events, vibrant outdoor markets and family entertainment.
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