Built in Derby Autumn Social
Join us for our Autumn Built in Derby Social! We’re bringing together Derby's entrepreneurs, students and professionals for an evening of re
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Where Derby's builders come together
Monthly meetups, workshops and more for Derby's founders, developers and creatives. Come build something together.
a tech scene open to everyone
Founders & Startups
Connect with Derby's emerging startup scene and find your people.
Students
Tap into Derby's engineering and digital talent pipeline.
Tech Pros & Creators
Meet the people quietly building great things in Derby.
Mentors & Sponsors
Help shape the next chapter of Derby's tech story.
19 November 2026 · Canopy, Leicester
HER Pitch
HER PitchTechEM's pitch competition for the East Midlands' most promising female founders. Five finalists pitch live for an exclusive business growth package — plus a rapid-fire open mic for everyone else with an idea.
- Date
- Thu 19 Nov, 18:00–21:00
- Cost
- Free
Applications close 14 September.
A TechEM event for founders across the East Midlands.
What's coming up
Built in Derby hosts meetups, networking events and workshops to help founders connect, share knowledge and grow.
What’s been happening
Speak at an event
We’re always looking for speakers across tech, startups and creativity in Derby.
If you’re interested in speaking at a future event, register your interest and we’ll be in touch.
OUR MISSION
Put Derby on the map as a place where ambitious people build, connect and create and prove the talent was always here.
OUR VISION
Make Derby a city where founders choose to stay, investors take notice, and the next generation of builders calls home.
OUR PARTNERS
From hosting events to sharing expertise our partners help create the connections and opportunities that allow startups to thrive.
