Community Impact
Measured in people,not just events
We separate verified programme figures from ambition. Everything on this page comes from our latest published Capacity Building Programme update and is date-stamped so it can be updated without creating conflicting totals.
- Registered candidates
- 101Registered candidates
- Participants trained
- 46Participants trained
- Specialist programmes delivered
- 5Specialist programmes delivered
- Programme delivery reported
- 72%Programme delivery reported
Latest verified programme update, September 2026
Verified figures
The Capacity Building Programme so far
These are the latest publicly reported figures for the SYBTE Capacity Building Programme. They cover registrations, training delivery and programme completion at the time of the update.
Where the training landed
Five specialist programmes across four areas
Delivery has concentrated on the capabilities that open the most doors in the regional economy — security, AI, enterprise and leadership.
Cyber Security
Fundamentals, GDPR, data protection, risk and compliance.
Artificial Intelligence
Applied AI tooling and responsible adoption.
Entrepreneurship
Starting, funding and growing a business.
Business Leadership
Leadership capability and professional development.
Our impact narrative
Routes from learningto continued support
Our impact is not measured by events alone. SYBTE is building routes from learning to continued support — helping participants develop practical skills, confidence, networks and access to resources that can support careers, businesses and community innovation.
That is why every programme connects into the digital platform, the mentoring network and the regional community rather than ending at the door.
Powered by community
Skills, confidence and networks that outlast the workshop.
What we measure
The measures we are building towards
As delivery matures we are moving from attendance counting to outcome tracking. These are the measures we are putting in place across programmes, mentoring and business support.
- People registered and trained
- Programme completion
- Skills confidence before and after training
- Mentoring connections
- Founder and business support
- Employment or career progression
- Businesses launched or scaled
- Funding readiness and investment outcomes
- Student participation
- Partner organisations engaged
- Volunteer contribution
- Geographic reach across all four boroughs
Geographic reach
Reaching all four boroughs
Sheffield is our delivery base, and extending consistent reach into Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham is an explicit goal of the 2027 phase of our roadmap.
Sheffield
Our delivery base, home to Sheffield Technology Parks and both regional universities.
Barnsley
Growing digital campus activity and an important route into new technology careers.
Doncaster
Strong logistics, enterprise and community networks with rising digital demand.
Rotherham
Advanced manufacturing and innovation strengths we help connect to diverse talent.
Data accuracy
Where our figures come from
We distinguish public evidence from proposed copy, and we attribute regional data to its original source rather than presenting it as SYBTE-owned.
South Yorkshire Black Tech Expo — LinkedIn organisation page
Mission, programmes and public impact information.
SYBTE Capacity Building Programme impact update
Latest searchable programme metrics.
TECH SY
South Yorkshire technology ecosystem context and July 2026 ecosystem value of £3.7bn.
South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority
Regional geography and identification of digital and tech as a growth cluster.
Get involved
Help us grow the evidence
Every registration, mentoring conversation and business supported adds to the regional picture. Join a programme, share your story or partner with us on delivery.