Services for Business
Workspaces at the University of Leicester
We welcome the local community, public and partners to use the campus facilities to meet and work.
Open access locations to meet and work
The University of Leicester has open access to several locations across its campus for the public and business partners to use. These offer an informal workplace environment to meet and collaborate that has nearby refreshments, facilities and WiFi.
- Library Café | David Wilson Library
- Attenborough Cafe | Attenborough Arts Centre
- ULSB Hub | Brookfield House entry via Main Reception
- The Square | Percy Gee Building
Visitor WiFi
Eduroam WiFi can also be used by visitors to the University if your home institution provides it.
When you visit our campus your mobile phone or laptop should connect automatically if you have previously setup eduroam at your home institution. You may need to enter your username and password provided by your home institution.
By connecting to eduroam WiFi visitors agree to be bound by the Janet Acceptable Use Policy, the Janet Security Policy, the eduroam (UK) Policy, the eduroam(UK) Data Protection Schedule, the University information security policies and those of your home institution.
If this is not possible, visitors can use visitor WiFi provided by Sky WiFi
- On your laptop, tablet of phone connect to _The Cloud network
- A web browser should open to allow you to register or login (if you have already registered with The Cloud). If a web browser does not appear, open your preferred web browser and navigate to any web page. The Cloud landing page should open as above.
If you need help connecting, visit the Sky WiFi help pages or contact Sky Wifi directly.
Getting to the University
Since 2010, we have operated a multiple-campus travel plan to encourage more sustainable travel choices by our staff, students and visitors. Find out more about getting to the University.
Workspace for student and graduate entrepreneurs
The University provides students and graduates with access to office facilities with the aim to support them in testing, launching and growing a start-up business by developing ideas into commercially viable products or services. These spaces are offered free of charge for a limited period to students and graduates who demonstrate viable potential to develop and build a start-up business. The options are:
Co-working
- Hot desk with access to kitchen facilities.
- Free for initial 12-month duration with renewal options.
- Subject to availability with current spaces being Brookfield, Salisbury Road and Space Park Leicester.
Private office
- Dedicated office furnished with desks and chairs.
- Access to kitchen facilities and breakout areas when available.
- Free for initial 24-month duration with extension option.
- Subject to availability.
If you are interested in finding out more and accessing the space, send us an email at [email protected].
Student and graduate start-up businesses accessing workspace
- Start-Up Workspace Information for Users (PDF download)
- Benefits and support package for student and graduate start-up businesses (PDF download)
Current members of the Growth Academy (A-Z)
| Business name | Business details |
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AcePhysio |
Immanuel Sani, studying Medicine AcePhysio is an online education platform that enables both qualified and student physiotherapists to assess and enhance their knowledge on anatomy, physiology, pathology, and treatment modalities across all of the main physiotherapy specialties and beyond. We empower students and professionals through innovative tools such as the spaced-learning question bank, condition crib sheets, webinars, e-books and expert-led online courses. Our mission is to improve knowledge retention and elevate patient care. |
 Aciya |
Muusa Ahmed, studying Business Management Aciya was inspired by a gap year I spent travelling in Brazil, where I discovered açaí and quickly became a regular customer. I was impressed by how popular it was across the country and how it combined great taste with strong nutritional value. When I returned to Leicester, I realised there were very few places offering authentic açaí, which inspired me to start Aciya. Alongside this, I have spent time studying matcha, leading me to include high-quality matcha drinks on the menu. Aciya offers food and drinks that are both tasty and rich in nutritional value, bringing something distinctive to Leicester’s food and drink scene. |
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ApnaKey |
Harsh Patel, BSc Physics with Space Science Graduate, 2021 ApnaKey allows customers to book events and activities all within one revolutionary social app. Across sports, parties and entertainment there is no need to jump between different platforms to search for what is happening and checking availability. Businesses can make use of this by uploading their activities onto the platform and increasing reach and awareness to the ApnaKey community. Visit the Apnakey website |
| Athleticode | Caleb Blackwell, studying Biological Sciences |
| Beauty VA | Temi Cole, studying Finance |
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Ember |
Akanksha Valiveti (studying Medicine) and Umaima Bondre (studying AI for Business Intelligence) Ember is a digital health companion designed to help individuals with endometriosis understand, monitor and communicate their symptoms. The platform enables users to record symptoms and their impact on work, education, relationships and daily life through a structured daily log. It transforms this into clear visual insights, helping users recognise patterns and prepare for consultations. Educational resources, personalised safety-netting advice and consultation summaries empower users to understand their condition, while secure report sharing lets them communicate their symptom history with healthcare professionals. Ultimately, Ember aims to ensure no one has to struggle to explain — or be believed about — their symptoms. |
| Insight.AI | Emelda Igwe, studying computer science |
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Launchpad AI |
Anuj Ashar, Aerospace Engineering Graduate, 2022 Launchpad AI supports high-growth start-ups wanting to build globally scalable websites and mobile apps through artificial intelligence. The company’s groundbreaking technology reduces average development times from five months to two weeks and makes cutting-edge innovation accessible to non-technical founders. |
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Logispace |
Mohammed Siddiqui, studying a PhD in engineering Logispace is developing a reusable re-entry capsule platform enabling Microgravity-as-a-Service for research and in-space manufacturing. The platform provides a controlled environment to support and host advanced experiments across biotech, pharmaceuticals and materials science. By combining rapid sample return with short mission turnaround times, Logispace unlocks faster iteration and greater commercial value from microgravity. Focused on democratising access to space, the company is establishing a scalable, UK-based sovereign capability for re-entry and orbital logistics, enabling organisations to leverage space to accelerate innovation and create high-value outcomes on Earth." Visit the Logispace website |
| MIVO |
Tamilore Adekoya, studying Economics MIVO is a personalised walking route app designed to make every walk feel new. Users set their available time or step goal, and MIVO generates a fresh, tailored route — so you never have to repeat the same walk twice. Built for people who want to stay active without the monotony, MIVO combines smart route generation with a clean, intuitive experience. Whether you're exploring your neighbourhood or discovering new areas, MIVO turns everyday walking into something to look forward to. Currently in beta, MIVO is designed for anyone looking to build a sustainable, enjoyable movement habit. |
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OSCE Toolbox |
Leya Luhar, studying Medicine with intercalated Healthcare Management OSCE Toolbox empowers pharmacy students with high-quality, evidence-based OSCE preparation tools designed to build confidence, competence, and career readiness. Through interactive, scenario-based learning, OSCE Toolbox bridges the gap between academic studies and real-world clinical practice, ensuring students are well-prepared at every stage of their journey. |
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Pallas Athena Consulting Limited |
Jo O’Neill, MBA (2018), BA Ancient History (2021), MA Museum Studies (2025) A fractional Finance Director with a background in simplifying complex numbers and building finance functions that support real business decisions. I’m a Chartered Accountant with over 25 years’ experience and I’ve worked with companies of all sizes but focus mainly now on start-ups to £10m turnover businesses. I specialise in helping business owners get that understanding of how their business is really doing. I offer a cost-effective solution to accessing high level finance support without the full-time cost commitment and can be there as and when a business owner needs that sounding board on big decisions. Visit the Pallas Athena Consulting website |
| RECLO8 | Orlando Williams, studying Engineering |
| Roshelia | Shailesh Shinde, Engineering Graduate, 2017 |
| Second Life Systems | Charlie Hayden, studying Business Management |
| Uncooked | Abdullah Mansuri, Business Economics Graduate, 2023 |
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Wursky AI |
Rahul Modha, studying Biological Sciences Wurksy AI is a patent pending university-focused AI compliance platform designed to support transparent and responsible AI use in higher education. It provides students with a secure, policy-aligned AI environment while generating a structured “AI Index” that logs prompts, responses, and usage patterns. This gives universities a clear audit trail, reduces academic misconduct risk, and supports emerging guidance around AI transparency. |
| TBC | Abi Hawkins, Ethan Whitby, Robert McElory, studying Physics |
