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Turn Your Ideas Into Action: Join the Launch It Stoke Start-Up Smarts Masterclass Series
The Start-Up Smarts Masterclass Series is a free, in-person business training programme for young entrepreneurs aged 18–30 in Stoke-on-Trent happening from October 2025 to March 2026. Hosted at Launch It Stoke, the series covers key topics like marketing, AI, cybersecurity, funding, and networking, all led by industry experts. It's the perfect opportunity to gain practical skills, connect with other founders, and access ongoing business support locally.

Ed Montalban
Oct 62 min read


Backing the Next Generation: Business & Policy Leaders Unite for Launch It’s 25-Year Milestone
Launch It celebrates its 25th year of supporting young entrepreneurs in the UK backed by a stellar line up of business leaders, policymakers and trailblazers at its 25th anniversary celebration event.

Ed Montalban
Sep 82 min read


Launch It Welcomes New Ambassador: BBC Dragon Richard Farleigh
Launch It welcomes former BBC Dragon, entrepreneur and investor Richard Farleigh as an ambassador. Richard will support our mission to empower underserved young founders across the UK, bringing his experience and passion for entrepreneurship to help inspire the next generation of business leaders.

Ed Montalban
Sep 42 min read


Launch It Kent Makers' Workshops Rising Soon
Discover affordable makers workshops, studio and commercial spaces for creatives and entrepreneurs on the Isle of Sheppey. Launch It Kent offers subsidised units, expert start-up support, and a thriving community for makers, artists, and innovators.
Contributed by Swale Borough Council
Jul 302 min read


Launch It Kicks Off 25th Year Anniversary Celebrations!
Launch It is celebrating 25 years of empowering young people to thrive in entrepreneurship. Support our campaign by donating to our Launch It 25K for 25 Crowdfunder and joining our movement online.

Ed Montalban
Jul 152 min read


Empowering Young Founders: Launch It Stoke-on-Trent Now Officially Open
Launch It Stoke-on-Trent enterprise centre is now open in Longton Townhall, ready to support aspiring & growing young founders, creatives and makers in the city.

Ed Montalban
May 14 min read


UKSPF-Supported Launch It Labs reaches Powerful Pitch Final
UKSPF-supported start-up support programme Launch It Labs culminates in pitch final giving away almost £10K in business grants.

Ed Montalban
Mar 63 min read


Why Start Your Own Business: Lessons from My Wife's Fudge Shop Life
Launch It CEO, Pat Shelley, shares some business advice learned from his wife's venture into entrepreneurship.

Pat Shelley
Jul 29, 20243 min read


Launch It receives grant from Peter Harrison Foundation
Launch It Kent has been awarded a generous grant from the Peter Harrison Foundation, supporting its work with young founders in Sheerness.

Ed Montalban
Jul 24, 20242 min read


Dundee Launch Iteer, Sandra Junele, vying for YBI Awards
Vote for Sandra Junele to win $10,000 at the Youth Business International Global Young Entrepreneur of the Year Awards.

Ed Montalban
Jul 12, 20242 min read


Real Deals Partnership & A Toast to Some Recent Funders
Launch It has been named Real Deals' official charity partners for 2024.

Ed Montalban
Jul 12, 20242 min read


Launch It x Taylor Woodrow hold First Pitching Competition at Angel Yard
Celebrating the very first business pitching competition for young founders at Angel Yard, The Pitch Off.

Ed Montalban
Jul 4, 20242 min read


Launch It Kent holds first Community Open House
Young entrepreneurs and small business owners who are now operating and getting support at the new enterprise centre welcome the...

Ed Montalban
Apr 8, 20242 min read


Fairlie Curved: Fabulously Taking Over the (Fuller Bust Fashion) World
As a youth enterprise support charity, Launch It had always strived to make sure the young founders in our two-year incubation programme...

Ed Montalban
Mar 27, 20248 min read


Next Generation Buckinghamshire: Applications Now Open
The Next Generation Programme is back and this time, we're heading to Buckinghamshire! If you're a Buckinghamshire-based young...

Ed Montalban
Jan 22, 20241 min read


Introducing Launch It Kent Masters House
By Swale Borough Council (Official Press Release) Photos added in by Launch It. Eighteen to 30-year-olds on the Isle of Sheppey can get...
Contributed by Swale Borough Council
Jul 28, 20233 min read


NEASDEN: “NOWHERE PLACE” TRANSFORMING TO “NOW HERE TOWN”
Launch It joins hands with Brent Council in regeneration efforts with newest enterprise centre. “A characterless suburb”, “the loneliest...

Ed Montalban
May 18, 20234 min read


Launching the Birmingham Next Generation programme
What do 50 entrepreneurs, 12 weeks of intensive enterprise training, and a meet-up in Café Artum amount to? The kick-off event of the...
Iveta Pudilova
Dec 14, 20223 min read


Next Generation Birmingham - Open for Applications!!
Launch It are pleased to announce that their flagship Next Generation programme is open for applications again! The programme is designed...
Laura Symmons
Sep 27, 20221 min read


Next Generation Programme to culminate in exciting pitch finale at Next Generation Festival
by Jacob Kirkham, Business Advisor, Next Generation programme The Next Generation project, delivered by Launch It and Enterprise Nation,...
Jacob Kirkham
May 23, 20222 min read
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