Leicester Future Entrepreneurs
De Montfort University's student and graduate enterprise team have partnered with BID Leicester (the city centre Business Improvement District) for a brand-new business support programme with a difference - and it’s completely free of charge.
Leicester Future Entrepreneurs is a free programme, in which students and graduates from the local universities and colleges, as well as members of the public are invited to participate.
Those accepted on to the programme will learn business basics as well as practical skills such as networking, how to create a website and how to integrate with Leicester's thriving business community.
The programme isn't just for those looking to start or grow a business, it's also for anyone who is currently employed in a role in which they would like to be able to apply entrepreneurial skills, such as risk-taking, creative thinking or strategic planning.
The programme will be delivered by DMUworks Enterprise & Entrepreneurship, supported by local mentors and trainers, with sessions taking place across the city, encouraging participants to make use of local co-working spaces and enterprise hubs such as LCB Depot. A practical course is promised too, so we’ll be out of the classroom and in and around Leicester completing practical tasks and visiting relevant organisations.
A Leicester Future Entrepreneurs conference is planned to take place this June. Participants of the programme will be invited to come together with the local business community to discuss the future of entrepreneurship in Leicester.
Simon Baines from De Montfort University said "we are thrilled to be partnering with BID on this unique entrepreneurship programme. In a time when there are many business support programmes on offer, we wanted to offer something different, so participants of Leicester Future Entrepreneurs will hear from fresh talent and will benefit from an original schedule of workshops taking place in some of Leicester's best venues".
"This is a very practical programme, so don't expect endless powerpoint presentations and do expect to have a great time and lots of fun".
"We can't wait to get started and bring fresh, entrepreneurial talent to the forefront of Leicester's business community".
Simon Jenner from BID said: "As a Business Improvement District we are proud of the creativity and ingenuity of entrepreneurs in the city and it is fantastic to see that Leicester is increasingly recognised as one of the best places to start a business. This project will provide timely learning and support to people starting new businesses so that they can become the success stories of the future and can grow to occupy property and employ people locally".
If you would like any more information before you apply, please email enterprise@dmu.ac.uk
Find out more about BID Leicester, here.
Leicester Future Entrepreneurs begins on Thursday 17 March 2022 with the first workshop taking place at between 11am - 2pm. Sessions then continue monthly, with 1-2-1 support and additional coworking sessions taking place in addition. Please familiarise yourself with the schedule before applying, to ensure you will be able to commit to the workshops.
Programme Dates
Thursday 17th March 2022
Thursday 14th April 2022
Thursday 5th May 2022
Thursday 9th June 2022: Firebug, Leicester: (Thursday 9 June 2022), 10:30am – 12:30pm will be held at Firebug, 1 Millstone Ln, Leicester LE1 5JN. As the venue doesn’t officially open until noon, access is via the garden and the entrance is on Pocklingtons Walk. A member of the team will be there to direct you. Tea, coffee and soft drinks will also be provided.
Thursday 30 June 2022: Online
Thursday 14th July 2022: Online
Thursday 11th August 2022: Online
Thursday 8th September 2022 - location tbc
Thursday 6th October 2022 - location tbc
November 2022 (Exact date TBC with DMU) - location tbc
All dates are subject to change. Locations for the workshops will vary. All workshops will take place in Leicester City Centre.
Apply now for Leicester Future BAME Entrepreneurs
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Apply now for Leicester Future BAME Entrepreneurs 〰️
Our brand new online programme Leicester Future BAME Entrepreneurs is recruiting now. This special programme will take place in July and is open to students and graduates living in Leicester or Leicestershire.