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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.

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 membership

From the very beginning, Nexus has been a catalyst for ground-breaking innovation, creating an environment where start-ups, scale-ups, and industry leaders converge to shape the future. Contact us

Our people

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Gareth
Scargill

Nexus Director

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Nathan
Berry

Head of Collaboration and Healthtech Lead

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Dennis
Dokter

Data and Insights Manager & Smart Cities Lead

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Rowan
Grant

Community Manager

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Ana
Tiganescu

Community Manager

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Mike
Pretorius

Facilities and Accounts Manager

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Natalie
Ward

Senior Operations Manager

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Barry
Singleton

Engagement Manager

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Megan
McElroy

Senior Marketing & Strategic Events Manager

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John
Snalam

Events and Hospitality Manager

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Amanda
Graham

Enterprise Manager & Accelerator Programmes Representative

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