What’s On
The Business Hubs are the focal point of start-up activity in Rotherham.
RiDO deliver Rotherham’s start-up programme from the Business Hubs, providing one-to-one support and a range of workshops for businesses in the area. Workshops include a 3-module start-up course and a range of specialist sessions on key topics for early stage businesses.
There’s also a range of workshops for more established businesses and you can find out about other business related events.
In the news
Century 2 opens for business
6th December 2023
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Century II Business Centre heading towards completion
20th March 2023
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Century Two – coming soon
2nd December 2022
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Ground broken on new Rotherham business incubation hub
8th July 2022
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Launchpad support helps Beerpig unlock crackling year of growth
16th June 2022
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Century 2 opens for business
6th December 2023
Century II Business Centre heading towards completion
20th March 2023
Century Two – coming soon
2nd December 2022
Ground broken on new Rotherham business incubation hub
8th July 2022
Events & Workshops
Create with canva
13th Jan 2025, 04:00pm — 07:00pm
Fusion Business Centre, Magna Way, Rotherham , S60 1FE
Join us to explore tips, tricks and best practices that will improve your designs and unleash your inner designer.
Procurement Act 2023
14th Jan 2025, 10:00am — 10:45am
Online
Procurement Act 2023 - An overview of Frameworks, Dynamic Markets & Competitive Flexible Procedure
Marketing Masterclass Clinic: Get Ready for 2025
16th Jan 2025, 01:00pm — 04:00pm
Fusion Business Centre, Magna Way, Rotherham , S60 1FE
Do you want to learn the latest marketing industry trends to stay ahead of the competition?
Your 2025 Vision – Sales and Goal Setting
21st Jan 2025, 10:00am — 12:00pm
Online via zoom
In this dynamic and interactive workshop, you'll gain the tools, strategies, and mindset needed to envision your success in 2025 and take actionable steps to make it a reality.
Social Value for Procurement & Commissioners
22nd Jan 2025, 09:30am — 10:15am
Online
We'll take a look at how social value can be contract managed and measured using social measurement as well as financial.
How to build your 12 month marketing plan using AI
23rd Jan 2025, 10:00am — 02:00pm
Century 2 Business Centre, Dearne Lane, Wath-Upon-Dearne, Rotherham, S63 5DP
Learn how to use AI for brainstorming campaign themes, planning content series, and scheduling posts across multiple channels
Marketing and Branding
27th Jan 2025, 04:00pm — 07:00pm
Fusion Business Centre, Magna Way, Rotherham, S60 1FE
This introductory workshop will help you to get to grips with the marketing and promotion of your business.
Navigating the Procurement Act 2023 – RMBC Suppliers & Local Providers
30th Jan 2025, 10:00am — 10:45am
Online
Join us for a webinar on the new regulations, tailored for suppliers to Rotherham Council & the Rotherham local business & voluntary sector
Carbon Net Zero for Public Sector organisations – Scope 3
6th Feb 2025, 10:00am — 10:45am
Online
FREE training event for Small/Medium Enterprise and Third Sector organisations.
NSPCC Free safeguarding apprentices webinar
12th Feb 2025, 02:00pm — 03:30pm
Online
Book your place on this free session and protect young people in the workplace
Navigating Public Sector Competitions – Standard Selection Questionnaire
3rd Mar 2025, 12:30pm — 01:00pm
Online
FREE training event for Small/Medium Enterprise and Third Sector organisations.
Navigating Public Sector Competitions – Answering Quality Questions
10th Mar 2025, 12:30pm — 01:00pm
Online
FREE training event for Small/Medium Enterprise and Third Sector organisations.
ROTHERHAM APPRENTICESHIP ‘LIVE’ 2025
12th Mar 2025, 04:00pm — 07:30pm
AESSEAL New York Stadium, Rotherham, S60 1AH
Are you an employer looking to promote and attract new talent to your business?
Procurement Act 2023 Progress Review
13th Mar 2025, 09:30am — 10:15am
Online
FREE training event for Small/Medium Enterprise and Third Sector organisations.
Navigating Public Sector Competitions – Legals (Terms and Conditions)
17th Mar 2025, 12:30pm — 01:00pm
Online
FREE training event for Small/Medium Enterprise and Third Sector organisations.
Navigating Public Sector Competitions – Feedback Process
24th Mar 2025, 12:30pm — 01:00pm
Online
FREE training event for Small/Medium Enterprise and Third Sector organisations.
Partnerships & collaborative working for growth
10th Apr 2025, 10:00am — 10:45am
Online
FREE training event for Small/Medium Enterprise and Third Sector organisations.
Social Value for Providers
22nd Apr 2025, 10:00am — 10:45am
Online
FREE training event for Small/Medium Enterprise and Third Sector organisations.
Bid Skills Workshop
8th May 2025, 09:30am — 12:00pm
Online
A deeper dive with practical work along examples of a typical public sector procurement.
Supplier Diversity – Accessibility & Inclusivity
22nd May 2025, 10:00am — 10:45am
Online
Supplier diversity. What is it and how do we achieve it? How can we as buying organisations be truly open for business?
Credibility and Accreditations
5th Jun 2025, 10:00am — 10:45am
Online
Exploring what basic credibility means from a public sector competition perspective and how to get it.
Carbon Net Zero for Public Sector – Scope 3
19th Jun 2025, 10:00am — 10:45am
Online
This webinar will give you practical overview of the Go4Growth Carbon Net Zero programme for public sector and their providers.