# Event Details - **Event Name**: Startup Connections: Speed Business Networking Event - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 22 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Wed, 22 Apr, 2026 at 02:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Join us be a part of the vibrant community driving innovation and economic growth in the East Midlands.About this EventSpeed Networking is back by popular demand this April!We’re happy to announce the return of the Startup Connections: Networking Series for its second year.Designed to bring together between Crucible participants and the wider local business community, this engaging series provides a unique platform for emerging startups to meet industry leaders, potential mentors, and established businesses.Back by popular demand, our April edition will feature the exciting Speed Networking format; This fast-paced event gives participants the opportunity to meet a wide range of people in a short time - perfect for sparking new conversations, sharing ideas, and expanding your business network quickly and efficiently.Networking is one of the most powerful tools for business growth. It opens doors to new opportunities and partnerships, while helping entrepreneurs gain knowledge, visibility, and confidence within the local ecosystem. This event offers a valuable space to grow your professional circle.Hosted by De Montfort University, this event is part of the DMU Crucible programme, which offers mentoring, training, funding, and resources to help early-stage businesses thrive.Whether you’re a business leader, mentor, or entrepreneur, this is your chance to connect, collaborate, and be part of a vibrant community driving innovation and economic growth across the East Midlands.*Please note, the event finishes at 2pm, however, businesses are welcome to stay and co-work at The Innovation Centre throughout the day.Questions or want to learn more?📧 Email us at businessservices@dmu.ac.uk - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/leicester/startup-connections-speed-business-networking-event/100001983244974105 - **Event Categories**: business, workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 3 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fstartup-connections-speed-business-networking-event-tickets-1983244974105 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Leicester - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: De Montfort University, The Innovation Centre - **lat**: 52.63013489999999 - **long**: -1.1367972 - **full address**: De Montfort University, The Innovation Centre, 49 Oxford Street, Leicester, United Kingdom ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 10 - **organizer**: De Montfort University (https://allevents.in/org/de-montfort-university/18270553) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/3ba8368ab934d5df8f85df298ba15140339667a53e251420db47c8536c684a56-rimg-w1200-h600-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1771343073 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/58e0d44804ace0e8e2556caf9a8b376aa0c3e225b4923e3f1c434b7422b5c147-rimg-w400-h400-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1771343073 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? 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