Barnsley StartUp MeetUp

Have you ever worried that you might be building something nobody wants? It’s the biggest fear for any founder!

The good news is that proving your concept doesn’t have to cost the earth or take months of development time.

We invite you to the next Barnsley StartUp MeetUp on Thursday, 12th February 2026, where we will be exploring “Zero to Hero: Modern Prototyping with AI”.

We are delighted to host Vitor Correa from Binary Forge Solutions, who will guide us through the specific AI tools and techniques you can employ right now. Whether you are at the “napkin stage” or looking to pivot, Vitor will show you how to validate your assumptions effectively before you invest your hard-earned savings.

Event Details:

• Date: Thursday 12th Feb 2026
• Time: 15:00 – 17:00
• Venue: DMC 01, County Way, Barnsley (Accessible & Wheelchair friendly)

The Schedule:

• 15:00: Arrival & Settling in
• 15:30: Session: Modern Prototyping with AI
• 16:00: Networking

Bonus: Need a place to work beforehand? All attendees have free access to the DMC 02 co-working space for the entire day. Come early, get some work done, and finish the day with some great learning and networking.

Refreshments are on us!

Tickets are free, but they always go fast. Grab yours here: https://barnsleystartupmeetup.eventbrite.co.uk.

A Quick Note on Parking: The Lower Courthouse Campus / Lower SEAM car park will be closed due to local regeneration. Please plan to allow extra time to get parked up if you are driving. You can find a list of alternative car parks here: https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/services/roads-travel-and-parking/parking/car-parks-and-on-street-parking/“