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 2023, we’re being sponsored by The Sir Thomas White Loan Charity, which provides interest-free loans for new startup founders and existing businesses needing investment. Find out more about these and our other partners below…

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Latest News
💡 VentureVersity spotlight: Dr Christof Leicht of INDAF
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New sparkling cacao fruit juice launches in Leicester after “many, many mistakes”
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Leicester food and drink startup launches podcast exploring “broken food system”
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Upcoming Events
July 31, 2024
calendar_today Jul 31, 2024 | 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Wed
31

Discover the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence and Large-Language Models in business operations. Aimed at professionals across multiple industries, this session will explore using AI to enhance data analysis, streamline processes, and foster innovation.



https://bizgateway.org.uk/events/harnessing-ai-for-business-practical-applications-and-legal-insights/

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August 6, 2024
calendar_today Aug 06, 2024 | 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Tue
06

Discover the secrets to marketing success on a shoestring budget!

We all know that effective marketing is the key to attracting and retaining customers. But with limited resources, it can feel overwhelming to create a winning strategy. That’s where our 90-minute “Champagne Marketing on a Lemonade Budget webinar” comes in.

https://bizgateway.org.uk/events/east-midlands-chamber-champagne-marketing-on-a-lemonade-budget/

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August 8, 2024
calendar_today Aug 08, 2024 | 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Thu
08

LUinc. Tech and Skills Builder Series are sessions designed to nurture innovators by equipping them with the skills, knowledge, and resources they need to turn their ideas into successful products/services and businesses.



https://platform.startium.co.uk/event/d50d3d98-bf39-402f-bd8e-24452ff6be97

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August 20, 2024
calendar_today Aug 20, 2024 | 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Tue
20

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Large Language Models (LLMs) are changing how marketing works. This free 90-minute webinar offers a beginner-friendly look at Marketing AI, with a focus on ChatGPT and other AI tools that are making waves in the industry. We’ll cover the basics of AI and LLMs, touching on well-known examples like ChatGPT (OpenAI), Claude (Anthropic), Copilot (Microsoft), and Gemini (Google). You’ll get a glimpse of what Generative AI can do for video, audio, and image creation, and we’ll introduce some AI-powered marketing tools that are gaining popularity.


https://bizgateway.org.uk/events/east-midlands-chamber-introduction-to-marketing-ai-chatgpt/

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September 11, 2024
calendar_today Sep 11, 2024 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Wed
11

Join the LLEP for an insightful 1.5-hour online workshop designed specifically for business owners and professionals in the creative industry. This session will explore the transformative potential of AI across various creative sectors, including advertising and marketing, crafts design, film, TV, video, photography, publishing, and music, performing, and visual arts. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of AI, its opportunities, and practical applications within their businesses.



https://bizgateway.org.uk/events/using-ai-in-the-creative-industry/

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