What we do

Leicester Startups is a community for existing & aspiring entrepreneurs. We organise and promote mentoring, talks, advice, collaboration and workspace offerings with a “give first” ethos. Find out more…

We’re able to do this thanks to the very generous startup community and partner organisations. For 2025, we’re being sponsored by The British Business Bank and The Sir Thomas White Loan Charity. Find out more about these and our other partners below…

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Latest News
Startups in Oadby and Wigston set to benefit from a new fully-funded growth programme.
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Leicester founder launches digital agency alongside AI startup
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Loughborough graduate scoops Innovation Award
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Upcoming Events
May 27, 2026
calendar_today May 27, 2026 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Wed
27



Join Leicester's "most friendly" Networking event ~ run by Creatives for Creatives!

Creative Coffee Leicester - May 27th Networking Tickets, Wednesday, May 27  •  10 AM - 12 PM | Eventbrite

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June 5, 2026
calendar_today Jun 05, 2026 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Fri
05

Learn about the art of validating your assumptions so you only build what the market actually wants.

Customer Discovery is the process of questioning core business assumptions by interviewing real target customers before building a product.

https://ValidatingAssumptions.eventbrite.co.uk

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calendar_today Jun 05, 2026 | 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Fri
05

This event will bring together Crucible members, local businesses and the wider enterprise community for a chance to connect, hear from emerging start-ups and learn more about the support available for businesses in Leicester.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/networking-showcase-celebrating-emerging-entrepreneurs-tickets-1988907344407

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