Creative & Digital in Leicester & Leicestershire

Leicester & Leicestershire is a thriving hub for creative and digital businesses.

Home to more than 3,000 businesses, the sector benefits from a rich creative heritage, a strong digital ecosystem and a pipeline of skilled graduates from the region’s three universities.

Fast Facts

15,600 creative
jobs in Leicester

30,000 people in creative occupations

3,000+ creative and digital businesses

Strong clusters in design & digital

£8.7m Innovate UK & UKRI funding

£4bn annual sector turnover

Why Leicester & Leicestershire?

The region has a nationally recognised design and fashion cluster, building on a long-standing heritage in textiles, manufacturing and innovation

Leicester & Leicestershire is home to a diverse and fast-growing creative and digital sector, spanning design, digital content, marketing, advertising, software development, film, television and music.

Talent is a key strength, With three universities producing skilled graduates across a wide range of creative and digital disciplines

Businesses benefit from a collaborative ecosystem of creative agencies, technology companies, freelancers and start-ups, supported by a vibrant cultural scene and a strong entrepreneurial spirit.

top 5 uk cities for new start up businesses

Leading architectural practice RG+P REcently chose Canopy as its Leicester base, reinforcing the city’s reputation as a destination for creative businesses.

“we’re excited to make this our new home in Leicester, where we have operated for 45 years”

Key Developments & Sector Leaders

One of the UK’s leading music licensing companies, PPL PRS selected Leicester as the location for its national headquarters, citing the region’s skilled talent pool and excellent connectivity as key factors in its decision.

Looking to grow your creative or digital business?

With over 50 years of combined experience, the Invest in Leicester team helps businesses identify opportunities, connect with key partners and access the support they need to succeed. Whether you’re looking for creative workspace, digital talent, collaboration opportunities or a location to scale your business, our team can provide tailored guidance, introductions and local expertise to help you move forward with confidence.

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