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…

Our Partners
Latest News
New AI and technology community ‘The Build Room’ to launch in Leicester
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Leicester founder amongst finalists at HER Pitch
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Leicester founder launches tool to track AI recommendations
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Upcoming Events
November 18, 2026
calendar_today Nov 18, 2026 | 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Wed
18

​The Build Room is bringing an AI mobile app hackathon to Leicester, powered by Bilt.me and supported by Leicester Startups, with De Montfort University as academic partner, food and drinks sponsored by H2K Solutions Ltd, and a video challenge supported by Fotor.

https://luma.com/elqavxbw

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November 19, 2026
calendar_today Nov 19, 2026 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Thu
19


An inspiring evening of live startup pitches, networking and celebrating the next generation of female founders in East Midlands

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/her-pitch-2026-womens-pitch-competition-tickets-1995662832253?aff=oddtdtcreator

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November 25, 2026
calendar_today Nov 25, 2026 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Wed
25

B.I.G stands for Business, Innovation and Growth, and is the focus of a bi-monthly business networking event at the University of Leicester School of Business.

Find out more and register to attend or contact ulsb.business@le.ac.uk

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December 9, 2026
calendar_today Dec 09, 2026 | 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Wed
09

Reserve your space at our in-person Demo Day, which concludes the 9th Leicester Startups Accelerator! Stay on afterwards for our Christmas social with food and drink provided.

We've supported 9 local startups through a high-tempo programme of mentorship, networking and peer-support, and this is your opportunity to watch them pitch to a panel of expert investors.


Register here 

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January 27, 2027
calendar_today Jan 27, 2027 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Wed
27

B.I.G stands for Business, Innovation and Growth, and is the focus of a bi-monthly business networking event at the University of Leicester School of Business.

Find out more and register to attend or contact ulsb.business@le.ac.uk

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