Starting a business
When starting a business we realise there are many hurdles to overcome. Here at 51Âþ» Leicester (51Âþ») we can help you.
The Innovation Centre is a working space, providing a platform for business start-ups, entrepreneurs, students, graduates and academics, to shape their business and innovative ideas.
As a start-up business, residents can rent a work space at The Innovation Centre and will be provided with a wide range of business expertise, and advice. Business residents will also benefit from direct links with our academics, our student community, long standing industry partnerships, and facilitated business support.
Feel free to pop in and visit our co-working space, which is open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, and provides a platform for individuals looking to develop their business ideas.
Business support
Anybody can sign up to become an Innovation Centre Member (ICM) and benefit from being part of a professional community.
We hold drop-in surgeries for our members to attend and receive FREE business support.
We also support 51Âþ» students and graduates at The Innovation Centre by providing a space for them to explore business ideas in our professional environment.
If you are a student, graduate or alumni of the university, you can also access start-up business support from our DMU Enterprise Team.
Contact us:
T: +44 (0)116 207 8455
E: businessservices@dmu.ac.uk
@51Âþ»workspace