Launch It Labs Lands in Stoke-on-Trent

Fully Funded Start-Up Support & Pitch Competition for Young Entrepreneurs launching this April

Stoke’s young entrepreneurs, this is your moment!

For the first time ever beyond London, Launch It Labs is landing in Stoke-on-Trent this April 2026, bringing fully funded, high-impact start-up support to ambitious young founders ready to turn ideas into thriving ventures.

If you’ve been building quietly, waiting for the right opportunity to level up, this is it!

Start up, skill up & pitch for funding at Launch It Labs!

WHAT IS LAUNCH IT LABS STOKE-ON-TRENT?

Launch It has been empowering young entrepreneurs across London for years and now it’s bringing its proven start-up support programme to Stoke-on-Trent for the very first time.

Launch It Labs Stoke-on-Trent is a fully funded business support programme designed specifically for early-stage founders who want to turn ideas into action.

This is more than just another workshop. It’s a practical, high-impact experience built to help you gain real skills, real confidence and real momentum.

WHAT YOU'LL GET IN THE PROGRAMME

✅ Expert Business Advice

Get hands-on support from experienced professionals who understand what it takes to launch and grow a venture. Your journey starts with a Zoom welcome & info session to know more about the programme on 20th Apr.

✅ 2-Day Intensive Business Bootcamp & Pitch Day I 23–24 April 2026

📍 In-person at Launch It Stoke-on-Trent

Dive into practical sessions covering core business fundamentals then pitch your idea for the chance to win funding.

At the end of day 2 of the bootcamp, you can pitch your venture for the opportunity to secure part of a £3,000 grant pot to invest directly into your start-up.

Some of the supported young founders at Launch It Stoke-on-Trent with our enterprise manager, Gemma Bourne & guest speaker, Jenna Goodwin.

✅ A Community of Ambitious Young Founders

Connect with like-minded entrepreneurs in Stoke who are serious about building something meaningful.

✅ Tailored Micro-Mentoring

After the bootcamp, you can access personalised support from specialist mentors to help tackle your specific business challenges.

WHY THIS MATTERS FOR STOKE-ON-TRENT

This marks a major milestone: the first time Launch It has delivered its flagship Labs programme outside London.

By bringing fully funded start-up support to Stoke-on-Trent, we’re opening up new opportunities for local young founders to:

• Develop essential business skills

• Build strong networks

• Access mentoring and funding

• Gain confidence to scale their ideas

  
  

We believe Stoke’s next generation of entrepreneurs are ready to step up, stand out and scale up.

WHO SHOULD APPLY?

This programme is ideal if you:

• Are a young entrepreneur based in Stoke-on-Trent

• Have an early-stage business or strong idea

• Want structured support to level up

• Are ready to commit to an intensive, in-person bootcamp

  
  

Whether you’re refining your first concept or preparing to launch, Launch It Labs Stoke-on-Trent is designed to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.

HOW TO APPLY?

Ready to kickstart and grow your start-up? Apply now and secure your place on Launch It Labs Stoke-on-Trent at https://www.launchit.org.uk/launchitlabs-stoke

Spaces are limited, and demand is expected to be high so don’t miss out. Spread the word. Share with a young founder in Stoke. This could be the opportunity that changes their business journey.🚀

Find out more about start-up support opportunities or get involved with supporting the next generation of business founders in Stoke-on-Trent! Visit www.launchit.org.uk/stoke-on-trent or follow us on Instagram and/or LinkedIn. You can also watch this reel for a little virtual tour!

You can also email gemma@launchit.org.uk for a chat or arrange a visit at the hub.