Health & Life Sciences in Leicester & Leicestershire

Leicester & Leicestershire is one of the UK’s leading locations for health and life sciences.

Home to three globally recognised universities, one of the UK’s largest NHS Trusts and the UK’s first Life Sciences Opportunity Zone, the region offers businesses the expertise, infrastructure and partnerships needed to innovate and grow.

Fast Facts

18,000 Health Sciences Students Regionally

4,800 people employed across the sector

UK’s First Life Sciences Opportunity zone

£114m research investment secured

359 Health & Life Sciences Businesses

£692m Annual sector turnover

Why Leicester & Leicestershire?

Leicester & Leicestershire offers a unique combination of research, clinical, manufacturing and commercial capabilities

Businesses benefit from access to one of the UK’s largest NHS Trusts, a highly diverse patient population and internationally recognised expertise in areas including genetics, chronic disease prevention, sport and exercise science, rehabilitation, health data and artificial intelligence.

The region has a long history of medical innovation, from the invention of DNA fingerprinting at the University of Leicester to pioneering research taking place today

Innovation continues in the region at the Leicester Biomedical Research Centre, Leicester Precision Medicine Institute and National Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine, supported by more than 18,000 students studying health and life sciences subjects across the region’s three universities.

home to 4 science and technology parks

“The region offers a diverse, collaborative and fast-developing rehabilitation ecosystem… all within close vicinity of national & international transport hubs, making it an ideal location for high-potential investment.”

Datalink Electronics – Technical Director – Arash Ghadar

Key Developments

Strategic Partners

This sector is supported by a number of key strategic partners, including:

  • East Midlands Academic Health Science Network

    Helping healthcare innovators gain access to NHS markets, specialist expertise and national innovation programmes.

  • University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

    One of the UK’s most research-active NHS Trusts, supporting clinical trials, translational research and healthcare innovation.

“Leicester offers unrivalled local access to innovative and future-focused organisations. the university sector is continually inspiring the next generation. The city is a hub for ideas and collaboration”

Spirit Digital – Director of Growth & Operations – Nadine Miles

Looking to grow your health and life sciences business?

With over 50 years of combined experience, the Invest in Leicester team helps businesses identify opportunities, connect with research partners and access the facilities, talent and support they need to succeed. Whether you’re looking for specialist laboratory space, clinical partnerships, innovation support or opportunities to commercialise new technologies, our team can provide tailored guidance, introductions and local expertise to help you move forward with confidence.

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