The UKSPF-supported Launch It Labs start-up support programme culminated in an exciting pitch final, where emerging entrepreneurs presented their business ideas to a panel of judges for the chance to secure funding.

Launch It Labs Stoke-on-Trent is bringing a fully funded start-up support programme to young entrepreneurs in Stoke this April 2026, offering expert mentoring, a business bootcamp and the chance to win a share of £3,000 in grant funding.

New makers’ workshops have opened at Launch It Kent Masters House in Sheerness, marking a major milestone in the Sheerness Revival and offering young creatives aged 18–30 the chance to start and grow a business through Launch It’s two-year incubation programme.