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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Upcoming Events
March 28, 2024
calendar_today Mar 28, 2024 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Thu
28

Join FSB on the last Thursday bi-monthly to network, share, learn and discuss the successes and experiences of being an ethnic minority business owner.

https://bizgateway.org.uk/events/fsb-ethnic-minority-led-business-networking/

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April 3, 2024
calendar_today Apr 03, 2024 | 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Wed
03

It’s time to put your knowledge into action! In this workshop, the FSB will help you transform theory into practice, equipping you with the tools you need to create robust action plans to take back to your business.

https://bizgateway.org.uk/events/marketing-and-brand-development/

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April 9, 2024
calendar_today Apr 09, 2024 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tue
09

Join us for a fireside chat and networking with two local founders who’ve done what we’ve all considered (even dreamt off) – to stop selling our limited time and start building and selling products to sell multiple times!

In order for you to get the most out of this event, we’ll also be organising a speed date/round table session where you can get practical advice and 1-to-1 help for your own needs.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-to-become-a-transformer-tickets-866230929027?utm_source=eventbrite&utm_medium=email&utm_content=follow_notification&utm_campaign=following_published_event&utm_term=How+to+Become+a+Transformer&aff=ebemoffollowpublishemail&utm_experiment=follow_template.B

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April 11, 2024
calendar_today Apr 11, 2024 | 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Thu
11

LBV's Business Scale Up event on 11 April 2024 will provide members and the wider Leicester and Leicestershire business community an opportunity to meet with senior representatives from Innovate UK and Barclays Eagle Lab and explore their scale up support offer to SMEs.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/business-scaleup-event-for-leicestershire-companies-with-growth-ambition-tickets-856976227967?aff=oddtdtcreator

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April 18, 2024
calendar_today Apr 18, 2024 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Thu
18

Elevate IQ: Business & Brains is a casual networking event where DMU combine a “pub quiz” and a keynote talk from a local business person who can share their entrepreneurial story with everyone. De Montfort University entrepreneurs and start-ups on the Crucible, plus local businesses will be attending to hear different stories and it gives local business leaders a chance to share their knowledge.



https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/elevate-iq-business-and-brains-quiz-networking-tickets-732691137917?aff=oddtdtcreator

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calendar_today Apr 18, 2024 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Thu
18

Coders Night is an exciting and informative evening dedicated to providing both beginner and experienced programmers with the tools to improve their coding skills. This event features a variety of activities designed to help you learn and grow, including networking opportunities, peer learning, and discussions with like-minded professionals.

https://www.linkedin.com/events/codersnight-leicester7152658531945443328/

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April 24, 2024
calendar_today Apr 24, 2024 | 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Wed
24

Join the Eagle Labs and De Montfort University Asian Founders Roadshow in Leicester, a dedicated event aimed at supporting and empowering Asian entrepreneurs on their journey to business growth. The exciting event brings together business founders for an evening filled with valuable insights, networking opportunities and practical knowledge.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/asian-founders-community-meet-tickets-858160179197?aff=oddtdtcreator&utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=sign+up+link&utm_campaign=asian+founders


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May 15, 2024
calendar_today May 15, 2024 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Wed
15

Elevate IQ: Business & Brains is a casual networking event where DMU combine a “pub quiz” and a keynote talk from a local business person who can share their entrepreneurial story with everyone. De Montfort University entrepreneurs and start-ups on the Crucible, plus local businesses will be attending to hear different stories and it gives local business leaders a chance to share their knowledge.



https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/elevate-iq-business-and-brains-quiz-networking-tickets-732691137917?aff=oddtdtcreator

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June 13, 2024
calendar_today Jun 13, 2024 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Thu
13

Elevate IQ: Business & Brains is a casual networking event where DMU combine a “pub quiz” and a keynote talk from a local business person who can share their entrepreneurial story with everyone. De Montfort University entrepreneurs and start-ups on the Crucible, plus local businesses will be attending to hear different stories and it gives local business leaders a chance to share their knowledge.



https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/elevate-iq-business-and-brains-quiz-networking-tickets-732691137917?aff=oddtdtcreator

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