Scarborough launches new push for health tenants at Sheffield park

Scarborough Group International has formed a strategic partnership with Sheffield Technology Parks to draw innovators in the sports, health and wellbeing sectors to Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park. The pair say they will provide a “supportive environment” for companies working to address some of society’s biggest health and wellbeing issues. The initial focus will be on building a business community at Landing Pad, SGI’s dedicated incubation centre for spin-outs, start-ups and scale-ups. Inspired by the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park is aimed at bringing together expertise from academia, elite sports, the NHS and the public and private sectors to improve public health. Tenants include the English Institute of Sport Sheffield, iceSheffield, Canon Medical Arena, LivingCare Medical Diagnostic Centre, Sheffield Hallam University’s Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre and National Centre of Excellence for Food Engineering, and UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park. “This collaboration marks a pivotal moment for the continued development of Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park as we move forward with our ambitious plans to expand the commercial space offerings available and enrich the experience of those choosing to work here,” said Ian Sanderson, estates and development consultant at SGI. “Partnering with Sheffield Technology Parks allows us to tap into South Yorkshire’s thriving tech ecosystem, elevating support for our business community and helping to facilitate the ground-breaking research and innovation in sports, health and wellbeing taking place at Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park.” STP chief executive Tom Wolfenden added: “We have been able to make real progress over the past years in creating an ecosystem where digital technology companies can thrive. Now I’m excited to focus on the sports, health and wellbeing industries – an already exciting scene in Sheffield – and create mutual benefit for all parties as we build an even stronger reputation in this area of innovation.”