Leicester Startup Week is a week long celebration of start-ups across the city with events including: ideas workshops to help you find and test a business idea, expert panels with experienced business leaders sharing their tips for success and opportunities to meet investors and learn what it takes to get investment ready.
The third Leicester Startup Week commences on January 25th with a packed diary of events to help startups at all stages of their journey.
If you’re working on or have an idea for an innovative, potentially-scalable business and would like support and advice from other local entrepreneurs then sign-up to some of the events listed below.
Are you intrigued by the potential of artificial intelligence for your business? Have you heard of ChatGPT and want to know how it can help streamline your operations and improve your marketing? This one-day action planning workshop is designed to introduce you to the powerful world of ChatGPT. This workshop is a fantastic opportunity for business owners and marketing managers at SMEs to understand and adopt AI in their business strategy.
https://bizgateway.org.uk/events/utilising-chatgpt-for-your-business/
Read MoreThis practical workshop demystifies the funding landscape for early-stage and growing businesses. We’ll explore the full spectrum of funding options — from grants and debt to equity investment — and look honestly at the pros and cons of each, so you can make informed decisions that fit your business and your ambitions.
https://bizgateway.org.uk/events/funding-your-business-exploring-finance-options-for-growth/ Read MoreAre you a business owner who secretly worries you’re not experienced enough, credible enough, or ready enough—despite all you’ve achieved? You’re not alone. Imposter Syndrome affects thousands of entrepreneurs and quietly limits revenue, visibility, and growth.
https://bizgateway.org.uk/events/lead-like-a-ceo-overcoming-imposter-syndrome-in-business/ Read MoreMomentum Valley’s Female Founder Live on 5 March 2026, as part of International Women’s Day 2026, is a crucial day of engagement and connectivity for founders seeking to connect with funders and business growth expertise.
Loghborough University's annual Women in Enterprise Conference will take place on Saturday 7th March 2026. There will be keynote speakers, workshops and opportunities to network. Sign up to the event here!
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Join the British Business Bank, Innovate UK and Forging Ahead for three panel sessions.
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
Read MoreThis event brings together businesses, academics, and policymakers to address the challenges of today’s rapidly changing economy. In recent years, technological innovation, responsible productivity, and sustainable growth have become essential for long-term success. The program includes a keynote address and an interactive panel session focused on practical strategies for real-world impact.
https://bggrowthhubevents.evolutive.co.uk/event/details/3699003/The-Growth-Forum-Shaping-Tomorrow-Through-Innovation-
Most startups don't fail because they couldn't build it. They fail because they built something beautiful that nobody wanted.
This is a guide to the decisions that actually matter in your first 30 days. We compress hard-won lessons from failed startups into five short hours. Experience it and take action.
What You'll Learn:
• Why 70% of your time coding is procrastination
• The 5 types of MVPs (4 require zero code)
• The "half, then half again" rule for scope
• Why deployment frequency predicts startup success
• You are the bottleneck, act like it
Walk In With an Idea. Walk Out With a decision-making framework for the chaos ahead
Register here