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
Network to “help more women get rich” to launch in Leicester in 2026
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Launch: ‘World’s first’ platform for reselling children’s luxury clothing
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Two new AI courses available to Leicester founders
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Upcoming Events
January 28, 2026
Wed
28


The 51% Club’s Leicester Launch: Ambition, Innovation & the Art of Scaling

It’s time for the East Midlands to join the female-powered movement that is The 51% Club! After successfully launching in the West Midlands and London, we’re thrilled to be launching our latest local hub in Leicester.



Our Leicester Launch: Ambition, Innovation, and the Art of Scaling (Leicester) – The 51 Percent Club

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February 10, 2026
calendar_today Feb 10, 2026 | 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Tue
10


Get ready to celebrate the freelancers and entrepreneurs at the DMU during the annual awards. Join DMY at the 2025/26 Freelancing & Entrepreneurship Awards from DMU Made, supported by The Sir Thomas White Loan Charity.

At this very special event, DMU will be celebrating entrepreneurial students and graduates. Expect special guests, the final of this year's Pitch2Win competition, and complimentary food and drink.

DMU Freelancing and Entrepreneurship Awards Tickets, Tue 10 Feb 2026 at 17:00 | Eventbrite

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