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 new AI courses available to Leicester founders
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Leicestershire businesses amongst best student and graduate startups
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Vacancy: Senior Design Engineer at Loughborough AI startup
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Upcoming Events
December 18, 2025
calendar_today Dec 18, 2025 | 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Thu
18

Business owners, decision makers and ambitious networkers, from all industries and businesses, converge to connect at The Gresham.

The Gresham Network (TGN) - Business Gateway Growth Hub

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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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