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Howes Percival partner Paula Dumbill
February 16, 2024
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Howes Percival: 'Innovation is important to our clients and so innovation is important to us'

Leicester-based business solicitors provide a range of services - with innovation firmly in mind
Innovation day at Holvis in Hinckley
February 16, 2024
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Students see innovation in action during packed day at Holovis

Sixth form and college students received a masterclass in developing design and proof concept
Lord-Lieutenant Mike Kapur at Leicestershire Innovation Festival
February 14, 2024
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Lord-Lieutenant encourages innovators to go for King's Award

Mike Kapur OBE described the benefits of receiving the Royal recognition
Andrew Stephenson CBE MP visited Charnwood Campus
February 7, 2024
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Health Minister visits Charnwood Campus for life sciences innovation event

Andrew Stephenson CBE MP joined more than 100 delegates considering innovation as a potential solution to health disparities and inequalities
De Montfort University sponsors Leicestershire Innovation Festival 2024
February 6, 2024
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De Montfort University: 'Innovation is at the heart of everything we do'

DMU collaborates with a host of partners to spread innovation - and is a longtime supporter of entrepreneurship
RBC Brewin Dolphin sponsors Leicestershire Innovation Festival 2024
February 6, 2024
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RBC Brewin Dolphin: 'We recognise that innovation drives progress'

The financial planning firm’s history shows the importance of maintaining a long-term perspective
Leicestershire Innovation Festival 2024 launch at Space Park Leicester
February 6, 2024
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Leicestershire Innovation Festival 2024 launches at Space Park Leicester

FSB National Chair Martin McTague OBE provides keynote at sold-out event to start the 6th annual festival
Leicestershire Innovation Festival launch in 2023
February 1, 2024
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Launch event sells out for Leicestershire Innovation Festival 2024

All places on the waiting list for returns for the event at Space Park Leicester have also now been booked
Cross Productions Jenny Cross is sponsoring Leicestershire Innovation Festival
January 31, 2024
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Cross Productions: 'Small change can add tremendous value'

In a fast-changing sector, innovation is essential for refreshing client messages
Professor Dan Parsons of Loughborough University
January 31, 2024
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Loughborough University: 'Innovation has the power to improve lives'

R&D has the power to shape the future, address global challenges, and safeguard livelihoods
William Wells of Leicester University
January 30, 2024
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University of Leicester: Building innovation communities

University recognises its role in creating innovative business and working to grow the economy
FSB national chair Martin McTague
January 30, 2024
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FSB National Chair to launch Leicestershire Innovation Festival

Martin McTague OBE will provide keynote during event at Space Park Leicester
MIRA Technology Park MD Tim Nathan discusses Leicestershire Innovation Festival
January 30, 2024
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MIRA Technology Park: 'Partnership is essential to achieving our mission'

LIF24 sponsor MIRA Technology Park on its progress in innovative vehicle technology
Emma Anderson of Innovation Festival sponsor Freeths
January 19, 2024
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Freeths: 'Encouraging people to work smarter - not harder'

LIF24 sponsor Freeths on introducing industry-leading approaches to increasing efficiency and addressing client needs
Exemplas director Martin Coats
January 17, 2024
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Exemplas: 'Why innovation matters to our business'

LIF24 sponsor Exemplas on how innovation runs through its business support programmes - and its own organisation
Leicestershire Innovation Awards 2024
January 5, 2024
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Leicestershire Innovation Awards 2024: Nomination deadline extended

Entrants now have until 18 February to nominate as event date is scheduled for 20 March
What is Innovative Leicestershire?
December 22, 2023
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What is Innovative Leicestershire? A 2-minute guide to what we do

Our vision, purpose, and activities in Leicester and Leicestershire - in three short stages
Leicestershire Innovation Awards 2023 was the biggest event to date
December 21, 2023
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10 reasons to enter the Leicestershire Innovation Awards 2024

From boosting your profile to building your network, LIA offers ways to develop your idea
Leicestershire Innovation Awards 2023
December 28, 2023
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Leicestershire Innovation Awards 2024: Introducing the 12 categories

Nominate yourself or others now across 10 of the 12 categories
Leicestershire Innovation Awards logo
November 8, 2023
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Nominations open for Leicestershire Innovation Awards 2024

Judges want to hear from organisations seeing a big impact from making small changes
Theme of sixth annual festival is ‘Small Change, Big Impact’
November 14, 2023
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First sponsors announced for Leicestershire Innovation Festival 2024

Business Gateway Growth Hub event promotes ways for SMEs to get involved

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Innovative Leicestershire team