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.
Join inCharnwood for a fantastic event at Charnwood Campus where they will be celebrating and connecting businesses in the area. There will be guest speakers, information on business support and plenty of networking opportunities, with lunch also provided. It will celebrate the success of entrepreneurs and businesses who have received support through the Council’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) Loughborough Emerging Startup Accelerator and Scale Up programme.
https://bizgateway.org.uk/events/celebrating-connecting-business-incharnwood/
Read MoreAccelerate Action for gender equality - International Women’s Day 2025 at the University of Leicester School of Business.
“At the current rate of progress, it will take until 2158, which is roughly five generations from now, to reach full gender parity, according to data from the World Economic Forum.”
Join us for a morning of inspiring guest speakers and the opportunity to come together and celebrate success in the Midlands region. This event will also provide time to network and collaborate with like-minded entrepreneurs and business leaders.
When: Friday 7th March 9.30am-11.30am
Where: University of Leicester School of Business, Brookfield, 266 London Road, Leicester, LE2 1RQ
Registration: Email laura.petch@hsbc.com
🧁 9.30-10.00am Networking and Refreshments
👩👩👧👧10.00-11.00am Welcome and Guest Speakers
👭🏻11.00-11.30am Networking
Free to attend including free on-site parking.
Loughborough University’s Women in Enterprise Conference is back on Saturday, 8th March 2025—a powerful way to celebrate International Women’s Day.
This event is designed for entrepreneurs, founders, business leaders, and anyone passionate about working together with women in business and startups. It’s a day filled with inspiration, learning, and meaningful connections.
What to expect:
Keynote Talks:
Celebrating Success: Women in Innovation creating impact through business
The Digital Frontier: Empowering Women in Tech and Innovation
The Future of Leadership: Why Diversity is the New Competitive Edge
Panel Discussion:
The Funding Gap: Strategies to Secure Investment as a Female Founder
Whether you're looking for practical insights, funding advice, or a network of like-minded professionals, this event will equip and inspire you.
📍 Loughborough University | West Park Teaching Hub
🕤 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Secure your free place today. https://lnkd.in/eXS_SvS5
Part three of a four-part intensive introduction to business financing strategies that can empower your ambitions.
This event series provides an intensive introduction into funding business expansion and development. Hear from people from both sides of the deal. Real talk, real experiences, and real opportunities to level-up your finance game.
13 Mar, 10am - 2pm Alternative Finance Exploration
In-depth look at crowdfunding opportunities.
Regulatory landscape, platform selection, and strategies.
Exploration and discussion of emerging financing mechanisms.
Expert-led guidance on alternative funding approaches.
Register here- Finding Money for your Business in 2025: Crowd and Alternative Funding Tickets, Thu 13 Mar 2025 at 10:00 | Eventbrite
Unlock the Power of AR & VR for Business Innovation!
Join LUinc for the March session of the Tech & Skills Builder Series, designed to equip entrepreneurs, startups, and innovators with the tools and insights to bring their ideas to life. This session will focus on AR & VR technologies and how they can transform product development, education, and real-world applications.
Join the University of Leicester for this new and exciting business support event in collaboration with HSBC, Sales Geek and the University of Leicester School of Business.
Hosted at the University of Leicester School of Business, join this bi-monthly Business, Innovation and Growth Networking Breakfast for a breakfast roll, tea/coffee and discussion with members of the local business community.
Leicester Startups is excited to be going 'On Tour' visiting different workspaces around the city and county each month.
Come along anytime between 9am-5pm to work, network with like-minded entrepreneurs, hear talks from more experienced founders and get a chance to talk through your business challenges.
Register here
Use your members discount code to make it free
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Register here - Finding Money for your Business in 2025: Networking Mixer Tickets, Thu 27 Mar 2025 at 18:00 | Eventbrite
Leicester Startups is excited to be going 'On Tour' visiting different workspaces around the city and county each month.
Come along anytime between 9am-5pm to work, network with like-minded entrepreneurs, hear talks from more experienced founders and get a chance to talk through your business challenges.
Register here
Use your members discount code to make it free
Read MoreLeicester Startups is excited to be going 'On Tour' visiting different workspaces around the city and county each month.
Come along anytime between 9am-5pm to work, network with like-minded entrepreneurs, hear talks from more experienced founders and get a chance to talk through your business challenges.
Register here
Use your members discount code to make it free
Read MoreLeicester Startups is excited to be going 'On Tour' visiting different workspaces around the city and county each month.
Come along anytime between 9am-5pm to work, network with like-minded entrepreneurs, hear talks from more experienced founders and get a chance to talk through your business challenges.
Register here
Use your members discount code to make it free
Read MoreLeicester Startups is excited to be going 'On Tour' visiting different workspaces around the city and county each month.
Come along anytime between 9am-5pm to work, network with like-minded entrepreneurs, hear talks from more experienced founders and get a chance to talk through your business challenges.
Register here
Use your members discount code to make it free
Read MoreLeicester Startups is excited to be going 'On Tour' visiting different workspaces around the city and county each month.
Come along anytime between 9am-5pm to work, network with like-minded entrepreneurs, hear talks from more experienced founders and get a chance to talk through your business challenges.
Register here
Use your members discount code to make it free
Read MoreLeicester Startups is excited to be going 'On Tour' visiting different workspaces around the city and county each month.
Come along anytime between 9am-5pm to work, network with like-minded entrepreneurs, hear talks from more experienced founders and get a chance to talk through your business challenges.
Register here
Use your members discount code to make it free
Read MoreLeicester Startups is excited to be going 'On Tour' visiting different workspaces around the city and county each month.
Come along anytime between 9am-5pm to work, network with like-minded entrepreneurs, hear talks from more experienced founders and get a chance to talk through your business challenges.
Register here
Use your members discount code to make it free
Read MoreLeicester Startups is excited to be going 'On Tour' visiting different workspaces around the city and county each month.
Come along anytime between 9am-5pm to work, network with like-minded entrepreneurs, hear talks from more experienced founders and get a chance to talk through your business challenges.
Register here
Use your members discount code to make it free
Read MoreLeicester Startups is excited to be going 'On Tour' visiting different workspaces around the city and county each month.
Come along anytime between 9am-5pm to work, network with like-minded entrepreneurs, hear talks from more experienced founders and get a chance to talk through your business challenges.
Register here
Use your members discount code to make it free
Read MoreLeicester Startups is excited to be going 'On Tour' visiting different workspaces around the city and county each month.
Come along anytime between 9am-5pm to work, network with like-minded entrepreneurs, hear talks from more experienced founders and get a chance to talk through your business challenges.
Register here
Use your members discount code to make it free
Read MoreLeicester Startups is excited to be going 'On Tour' visiting different workspaces around the city and county each month.
Come along anytime between 9am-5pm to work, network with like-minded entrepreneurs, hear talks from more experienced founders and get a chance to talk through your business challenges.
Register here
Use your members discount code to make it free
Read More