Networking Event: Spotlight on Business Support in Leicestershire

Spotlight on Business Support in Leicestershire

Join us for the next installment of the Startup Connections Networking Series, a dynamic event designed to connect participants from DMU’s Crucible business incubation programme with the wider Leicester business community.

This June, we’re shining a spotlight on the range of business support available across Leicester and Leicestershire, making it the perfect opportunity for local SMEs to explore the tools, resources, and partnerships that can help move their business forward.

What to expect:

• A Market Stall Networking Session, where SMEs can visit the stands of local business support providers
• Short pitches from support organisations highlighting what they offer
• Mini-presentations from members of our Crucible programme, showcasing their exciting new venture

Agenda:

• 12:00-1.00pm- Arrival, networking, lunch and refreshments, attendees to vist the support provider stands
• 1.00pm-1.40pm- Welcome and support provider pitches
• 1.40pm-2.20pm- Crucible picthes
• 2.20pm-3.00pm- Networking and close

Speakers and contributors include:

• De Montfort Univeristy
• University of Leicester
• Greener Future
• First Enterprise - Enterprise Loans
• Leicester & Leicestershire Business and Skills Partnership
• Federation of Small Businesses (FSB)
• LCB Depot
• Sir Thomas White Charity
• Innovate UK
• Many more to be announced

Who should attend?

• Startups and early-stage businesses
• Local entrepreneurs and business owners
• Professionals looking to connect with or support the startup ecosystem

This event is brought to you by The Crucible, De Montfort University’s business incubation programme, which offers mentoring, training, funding, and other essential resources for early-stage entrepreneurs.