Yorkshire (Rotherham)

In one day get clear on your funding options, get ready with credible plans, and get funded through pre‑matched 1‑2‑1 meetings with real decision‑makers, covering commercial finance, equity investment, grant support and more.

FUEL Yorkshire is powered by UMi with the support of our national partners including Department for Business and Trade, NatWest Accelerator, Purbeck Guarantee Insurance, and CO4CH, helping businesses access the right expertise and funding to go further.

Secure your place

Grab your Early Bird ticket for £25 +VAT - Ends 8 May (Standard £45 + VAT).

Why attend

FUEL brings the funding ecosystem together including banks, investors, community funds, angels and grant support, so you can cut through the noise and move from insight to action in a single day.

What’s on (agenda)

• 09:15 – 09:30 · Welcome and introductions

• 09:45 – 10:15 · Demystify and understand the types of available funding

• 11:15 – 11:45 · Plan your cashflow and future finances

• 11:15 – 11:45 · Access funding and support locally

• 11:15 – 11:45 · Pitching 101

• 12:30 – 13:15 · Investor Outreach & Campaign Execution

• 12:30 – 13:15 · Founder and Investor panel

• 12:30 – 13:15 · Identify your top funding risks

• 14:15 – 15:00 · Investor Outreach & Campaign Execution

• 14:15 – 15:00 · Founder and Investor panel

• 14:15 – 15:00 · Identify your top funding risks

• 15:30 – 16:15 · Pitching 101

• 15:30 – 16:15 · Access funding and support locally

• 15:30 – 16:15 · Plan your cashflow and future finances

• 16:15 – 16:45 · Official Close and Action Planning

Venue, travel & access

Venue: AESSEAL New York Stadium, New York Way, Rotherham, S60 1FJ. A modern multi‑use stadium close to Rotherham town centre, offering flexible event and conference space with strong road and public transport.

Car: The stadium is easily reached from major routes including the M1, A630 and A629. From the south, exit the M1 at Junction 33 for the A630 into Rotherham; from the north, exit at Junction 35 for the A629. On‑site parking is available, with an official stadium car park providing around 300 spaces, along with additional nearby public parking.

Rail/tram: Rotherham Central Station is around a ten‑minute walk from the stadium via Central Road, The Statutes, Main Street and New York Way. The route includes a series of pedestrian crossings and generally easy gradients. The nearest light rail stop is Parkgate on the South Yorkshire Supertram network, approximately a twenty‑five‑minute walk

Bus: Several bus routes serve the town centre and stop within a short walk of the stadium. Nearby stops include Corporation Street/Market Street (three minutes), Moorgate Street/Ship Hill (five minutes), and Main Street/The Statutes (six minutes). Services operating on these corridors include X3, 73, 95 and multiple connecting routes across Rotherham and Sheffield.

From the nearest airport: The closest major airport is Doncaster Sheffield Airport (subject to status), with travel typically via road or connecting train services into Rotherham or Sheffield.

Accessibility: The stadium provides wheelchair access and accessible facilities. If you have specific requirements, please contact us in advance so we can make arrangements.

Good to know for delegates

• 1‑2‑1 matching: We’ll use your registration details to match you to the most relevant lenders and advisors.

• What to bring: A brief outline of your funding need, and if you have recent management accounts, a simple cash‑flow view, and (if relevant) a short deck, bring them to aid your conversations. If you don't have these things, don't worry, the agenda sessions will help you develop them.

• Wi‑Fi & mobile: Complimentary venue Wi‑Fi; coverage is good across the event spaces.