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
Two November events aim to find new investors for local startups
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“Unprecedented” response to Leicester startup following Dragon’s Den success
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Details announced of first ever East Mids Tech Week
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Upcoming Events
November 18, 2025
calendar_today Nov 18, 2025 | 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
place Howes Percival Leicester Solicitors
Tue
18


Showcasing a range of exciting S/EIS investment opportunities in companies from across the Midlands.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/angel-investment-pitching-event-tickets-1838521600599?aff=oddtdtcreator

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November 28, 2025
calendar_today Nov 28, 2025 | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
place DMU Innovation Centre
Fri
28

Join us for a day of co-working at the DMU's Innovation Centre. Come along anytime between 9am-5pm to work, and network with like-minded entrepreneurs.

Guest speaker announcemnt coming soon

Register here: https://NovOn-Tour.eventbrite.co.uk

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December 12, 2025
calendar_today Dec 12, 2025 | 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm
place Space Park Leicester
Fri
12

Reserve your space at our 'in-person' Demo Day (at our new home Canopy), which concludes the 8th Leicester Startups Accelerator!

We've supported 10 local startups through a high-tempo programme of mentorship, networking and peer-support, and this is your opportunity to hear about their businesses and watch them pitch to a panel of expert investors.

We're very grateful for the support from the Sir Thomas White Charity and the British Business Bank, who've helped make this accelerator possible.

Register here

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