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🎬 Join Us for an Inspiring Evening at the LUinc. Tech and Skills Builder Series! Get ready for an evening of innovation, storytelling, and connection as we host a special screening of the award-winning documentary, General Magic. 🌟 On 4th December 2024, we’re bringing you an exclusive screening—the fascinating story of the brilliant minds behind the first smartphone. This legendary innovation start-up shaped the future of technology and inspired countless breakthroughs. Where? LUinc. Space @ the Careers and Enterprise Hub  14 Market Place, Loughborough, LE11 3EA When? 4th December | 5:15 PM – 8:00 PM Why Attend? This isn’t just a movie night—it’s a chance to: Network with like-minded founders, entrepreneurs, and innovators. Gain inspiration and insights from one of the most pivotal stories in tech history. Enjoy the light bites, samosas, and popcorn while mingling in our welcoming LUinc. space. The LUinc. Tech and Skills Builder Series is all about helping startups, founders, and innovators gain the skills, knowledge, and resources to turn their ideas into thriving businesses. 🎟️ Don’t miss this! Mark your calendar and join us. Booking link here https://lnkd.in/ez5VU7kb #Entrepreneurship #Networking #GeneralMagic #Startups #TechLeadership Rajinder Bhuhi 🍀Andres Urena Pete Hitchings Bhavna Patel Olamide Johnson Alex Taylor

Spotlight on Local Talent at the Loughborough KickStart Market! The second Loughborough KickStart Market by Charnwood Borough Council on Sunday, 20th October was a resounding success! Dedicated traders were out on an early Sunday morning making sure all goods were covered and dry… to receive customers equally dedicated. Hosted at Loughborough Marketplace, this fantastic event brought together 46 traders across 53 stalls, showcasing a vibrant mix of products, services, and creative talents. 🎉 Highlights from the Day: • An amazing turnout of founders and startups from Loughborough University LUinc. Incubator Members from the Accelerator Programme, alongside our incredible partners at Loughborough College, Charnwood Borough Council, and the Careers and Enterprise Hub. • From handcrafted jewellery and sand sculptures to science education initiatives and food innovations, the market was brimming with creativity and entrepreneurial spirit. Shoutout to Our Founders and Traders: • Shradha Sanal | Akidat: Empowering women through beautiful, handcrafted jewellery. • Naomi Sweetness Howard | Science Education: Sparking curiosity and inspiring young minds. • Annie O'Brian | Sand Sculpting at Loughborough Beach: Turning sand into art. • Tom Nelson | Turnip Point: Fighting food waste by transforming surplus food into affordable meals. 📣 A special thank you to John Hatfield for organising and pushing this initiative forward to support growth of traders and future of this initiative. It’s exciting to see how markets across the UK are looking to learn from the success of Loughborough KickStart Market! This event truly showcased the incredible talent and entrepreneurial energy in our local community. Here’s to many more KickStart Markets in the future—helping budding entrepreneurs bring their ideas to life! 💬 What was your favourite stall or product from the day? Let us know in the comments! Rajinder Bhuhi 🍀 Pete Hitchings Laura Shepherd MCIPS Alka. Prinja Christopher Grace Liz McCusker Lorraine Farley Bhavna Patel Olamide Johnson Alex Taylor Andres Urena

As part of our launch of Women In Enterprise here is a profile of one of empowering and inspiring female entrepreneurs: Vera Nti Join the Loughborough Enterprise Network’s Women in Enterprise Network (WIE) Forum to stay connected with a vibrant community of entrepreneurial women! By signing up, you’ll receive exclusive updates and invites to our inspiring events, including our annual Women in Enterprise Conference. Be part of a supportive network, gain insights, and explore new opportunities to drive your business journey forward. This introduction is designed to be warm and inviting, encouraging sign-ups for the valuable benefits offered! Head over to the LEN what's on page to sign up! https://lnkd.in/d4AGH_K4

We’re thrilled to launch the Women in Enterprise Forum! 🎉 Join the Loughborough Enterprise Network’s Women in Enterprise Network mailing list and connect with a vibrant community of entrepreneurial women. Sign up for exclusive updates, resources, and invites to inspiring events, including our annual Women in Enterprise Conference! Be part of a supportive network, gain valuable insights, and explore new opportunities to drive your business journey forward. 💼✨ Please follow the QR code link to sign up! To celebrate, we’ll be sharing profiles of 4 incredible women in enterprise—stay tuned for inspiration and insights! #GEW2024 #WomenInEnterprise #LboroEnterprise #Entrepreneurship 💪🌍 Loughborough University Loughborough University Science and Enterprise Park Loughborough Business School Loughborough Students' Union Loughborough Students' Sport Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering, Loughborough University Loughborough School of Design and Creative Arts

🚀 Unlock the Power of Ideas at Ventureversity Live! 🚀 Space Park Leicester to host Ventureversity Live on 27th November, where groundbreaking academic research meets entrepreneurial expertise, driving innovation and business impact. 🌟 At this exclusive event, you’ll have the chance to: 🔑 Witness 11 pioneering projects that are turning academic brilliance into real-world ventures 🤝 Network with influential business leaders, entrepreneurs, and mentors 🎓 Discover how the University of Leicester is bridging the gap between research and enterprise 🌍 Explore how you can be part of Leicester’s vibrant ecosystem and take your ideas to the next level Whether you’re an academic, entrepreneur, or business leader, this is the perfect opportunity to see how collaboration and innovation are shaping the future. Tickets are limited—don't miss out! Secure your spot today and join us in unleashing the potential of academic research to change the world. https://lnkd.in/eF8Dc8Sv.. 🎟️ #Ventureversity #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #AcademicResearch #LeicesterBusiness #Networking #UniversityOfLeicester #Commercialisation Monalie BandulasenaAnjuu Trevedi MBEWilliam WellsSam Larke Leicester Startups VentureVersity

A week today as part of our action packed Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) we have two events for students/grads and early founders: 14.00 – 14.45 (MS Teams remote session) Graduate Success Stories: Inside the G Team Academy Entrepreneurial Journey: Join us for an inspiring session with The G Team Academy. Discover firsthand the challenges, successes, and lessons learned as Gurupma and Adnan and transitioned from students to startup founders. This event is perfect for anyone curious about entrepreneurship, whether you're looking to start your own venture or simply interested in hearing real-life stories from young entrepreneurs. 18.30 - 20.30 (Start Up Lab - STEM building) Join us and meet Our Social Entrepreneurs in Residence as part of Global Entrepreneurship Week for this networking evening where we explore what a social enterprise is and why we should be social entrepreneurs. Keith Jeffrey has extensive experience in establishing and managing cultural and social ventures across the UK. He has led successful initiatives such as the founding of QUAD and Coventry University Social Enterprise with a proven track record of driving impact-driven enterprise and innovation. Paul Squires has a strong background in community and enterprise development, with expertise in business support, growth, and social innovation. He has worked with start-ups, social ventures, and charities across the UK, bringing strategic insight and coaching to empower social entrepreneurs at every stage.   Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/e5gs47Fb Any enquiries please contact LEN - LEN@lboro.ac.uk Loughborough University Loughborough University Science and Enterprise Park Pete Hitchings Loughborough Students' Union Loughborough Business School Loughborough School of Design and Creative Arts Loughborough Sport

Next week as part of Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) we are hosting our annual open house event in the Start Up Lab (STEM building) We invite you to find out more about how LEN can support you and your entrepreneurial journey, at our collaborative space for all future founders. Meet like-minded people and help us celebrate all that is enterprise at Loughborough. All that are interested in what LEN do and what we have to offer are welcome to attend! For any enquiries please email - LEN@lboro.ac.uk Loughborough University Loughborough University Science and Enterprise Park Pete Hitchings Loughborough Students' Union Loughborough Business School Loughborough School of Design and Creative Arts Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering, Loughborough University Loughborough Sport

Wednesday 20th November 17:30 LATi Ltd Data Science & AI where we have @Dr. Mike Pound from University of Nottingham and Dr Firat Batmaz from Loughborough University. #LATiSessions event in partnership with the Careers and Enterprise Hub! We are super pleased to be hosting the guests and the team at the Careers and Enterprise Hub in Loughborough! Rajinder Bhuhi 🍀Pete Hitchings Nick Gostick Monalie Bandulasena Andres Urena Alex Taylor Olamide Johnson Bhavna Patel

Join Us for the Tech & Skills Builder Series – November Session! 📅 Date: Thursday, 14 November 2024 🕒 Time: 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM 📍 Location: Careers and Enterprise Hub, 14 Market Place, Loughborough, LE11 3EA Don’t miss out on this month’s Tech & Skills Builder Series, where we’ll dive into content creation with a focus on podcasting and video/audio production! This event is ideal for entrepreneurs, freelancers, and business owners eager to level up their digital presence and content strategy. 🎙️ November Focus: This session, led by Andres Urena, Founder of Everydesign, will cover: -Hands-on demo of podcasting, audio, video equipment. -Practical techniques for creating engaging video and audio content. -Tips on recording, editing, and publishing high-quality content. Agenda Highlights: 11:30 AM – Registration & Welcome 11:45 AM – Podcasting Demo & Content Creation Workshop 1:15 PM – Q&A and Networking 1:45 PM – Wrap-Up & Networking 🔗 Register Now! https://lnkd.in/gy5tV2FP Spaces are limited, so secure your spot for this free event. This is a fantastic opportunity to boost your skills, creativity, and connect with the local business community. Helping you build skills, spark creativity, and drive innovation together! Rajinder Bhuhi 🍀 Pete Hitchings Alex Taylor Olamide Johnson Bhavna Patel Nick Gostick Monalie Bandulasena Roshna Mistry Emma Bishop Amanda Berry Sophie Flight Tara St Clair Dale Barrass

Book your place - OMG! I'm starting a business but don't know where to begin... Thursday, 7th November 202410:00 AM — 12:00 PM | In the format of 'Question Time', there will be a panel of people comprised of business experts and new business start ups - all familiar with starting new businesses or helping those to do so. Fiona Bruce will be Lucy Womack, The Sir Thomas White Loan Charity Chair. Introduction and questions of the panel with Q&A from the audience... Sarah Hope #funding #startuphelp Rajinder Bhuhi 🍀 Pete Hitchings Alex Taylor Bhavna Patel Andres Urena Olamide Johnson