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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.

What is Nexus?

Nexus brings together the brightest minds from business, technology and academia.

Our community of high growth businesses is located across the globe but has its physical base in a state-of-the-art innovation hub on the University of Leeds campus.

Businesses can engage with Nexus in a variety of ways, from becoming a member of our community to basing your operations in our high-quality office and lab space. 

Discover Nexus membership

Dr Martin Stow, Nexus Director stood in a casual pose in front of a wall in the Nexus building. The wall reads where ideas come together.

“Nexus has changed the way in which universities and industry work together.

We’re delivering new standards of working and have supported our members to innovate, scale and push boundaries.”

Dr Martin Stow, Pro-Vice Chancellor: Business Engagement and Enterprise

Read Martin's blog

How we support our members

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Nexus member businesses have access to support from our expert team. They work with members to help them make the connections they need to make their businesses grow.

Here are some of the ways we can help take your business to the next level:

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Join our community to access the knowledge, people and workspace your business needs to thrive.

Join our community