About Us
Nexus is a vibrant community for innovators and entrepreneurs. We help turn your big ideas into reality, whether that’s developing a new product or growing a successful business.
Nurturing innovation through communities and collaboration
We are the collaboration and innovation hub of the University of Leeds.
We help innovators make the right connections and provide access to research, talent and facilities across the University and beyond.
Our expert team bridge the gap between business and academia, helping businesses access the knowledge, people and workspace they need to thrive. Find out how we help our members to thrive.
Businesses can become a member of our community to basing your operations in our Grade-A office, labs and co-working space.
Benefits of membershipCommunity
OVER 120 HIGH-GROWTH MEMBER COMPANIES
Skills impact
94 GRADUATE JOBS CREATED
Skills impact
181 STUDENT PLACEMENTS FACILITATED
Investment
£98.7 MILLION PRIVATE INVESTMENT SECURED BY OUR MEMBERS
Collaboration
£27 MILLION COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH INCOME SECURED BY OUR MEMBERS
Our people
Chelsea
Boothroyd
Head of Strategic Partnerships and Fintech Lead
