A New Creative Hub for Enterprising Young Stokies
Our mission of empowering the new breed of business leaders grows further as we open our newest enterprise centre: Launch It Stoke-on-Trent.
In partnership with Stoke-on-Trent City Council and supported by local trustees, this hub is built for local young entrepreneurs, creatives, artists and makers aged 18-30 years old to develop start-up ideas, connect and get comprehensive business support.
With the goal of supporting 80 local young people annually, this development is an integral part of both Longton and the city’s regeneration; helping budding young talent develop and flourish through entrepreneurship.
Celebrating Stoke's Legacy of Creating
Located in Longton Townhall, Launch It Stoke-on-Trent celebrates the city's long history of craft, artistry, industry and innovation, and supports the young people keeping this important legacy and carving their own, to thrive. Discover what support is available in the hub!
AFFORDABLE WORKSPACE + COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT
Young entrepreneurs who sign up to our 2-year business incubation programme may avail of:
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Private studio office / makers workspaces at subsidised rates (from £100/month)
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Onsite support & 1 to 1 advice from a dedicated enterprise manager
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Skills training & personal development workshops
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Networking, funding & mentorship opportunities
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Peer to peer support community
Select units are available for local commercial business owners too.
VIBRANT CO-WORKING & COMMUNAL SPACES
The centre is also conducive to networking and connecting with like-minded young founders and local business owners.
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Flexible areas for hotdesking- at £10/month
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Cosy nooks and lounge areas for chats and entertaining guests
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Light, airy, high-ceiling floor with huge windows allowing natural light
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Fully equipped kitchenette
Built for Connecting & Growing
With two spacious floors connected to the 161 year-old Longton Victorian Market,
this business-ready hub welcomes members of the local community, partners, orgs and individuals who would
like to connect and support our work with young entrepreneurs. See more of the centre below.
Joining Launch It and setting up my business up in the hub is advantageously ideal for me to have my own space away from the distractions from my home life and be productively busy.
To be a part of a business community hub with like-minded young entrepreneurs at different ends of the scale from pre-starts to start-ups to award-winning young business owners who are a few years in and smashing it is amazing! We are constantly learning from each other and are likely to be able to fill any gaps of any lacking knowledge. The support we are getting from our enterprise manager is also invaluable.
- Liam Todd,
Founder, English Pharaohs
Launch It Kent alum
The Kickstart Scheme: Sponsorship Opportunities
You have the power to fuel the growth & transform the lives of our supported entrepreneurs at Launch It Stoke! Check out some sponsorship packages offering a unique opportunity to empower local talent and make a lasting difference on the future of business while boosting your CSR & community impact.
GOLD I £5000
Become a Patron
Boost a Launch It centre’s key start-up support programme as an exclusive partner.
Sole branding inclusion on a Launch It programme series/events for a year:
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Logos on workshop rooms
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Logos on event materials including invites, flyers, Eventbrite & presentations
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Logo on our website hub & supporters page
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Social media exposure via 4x co-branded pre & post event posts & video content
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1x social media programme recap reel
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2x feature on quarterly newsletter
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1x blog feature
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Mentions on WhatsApp & email messages
SILVER I £2000
Sponsor a Launch Iteer
Fund the most critical period of a young founder’s incubation journey, get them a full studio workspace &
power up their growth.
Help a Launch It-supported young founder get started. Your funding will enable them to:
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Get a studio workspace FREE of rent for their first 6 months at our hub
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Access day-to-day support by enterprise manager, skills workshops, 1:1 mentoring and other events
Plus, publicity perks over a 1-year period:
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Studio room door logo branding
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1x feature in our quarterly newsletter
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3x social media post/reels (partnership & case study update content)
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1x blog feature
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Logo on our website supporters page
BRONZE I £500
Sponsor a Launch Iteer
Fund the most critical period of a young founder’s incubation journey, get them a hotdesk workspace &
power up their growth.
Help a Launch It-supported young founder get started. Your funding will enable them to:
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Get a hotdesk space FREE of rent for their first 6 months at our hub
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Access day-to-day support by enterprise manager, skills workshops, 1:1 mentoring and other events
Plus, publicity perks over a 1-year period:
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Hotdesk space floor area logo branding on poster
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1x mention in our quarterly newsletter
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2x social media post/reels (partnership & case study update content)
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Logo on our website supporters page
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Supporting the Future of Enterprise in Stoke
We are grateful to the support of partners like LilaConnect who is providing providing full-fibre broadband for founders who will set up their businesses at Launch It Stoke-on-Trent.
“We know how essential a fast and reliable connection is to get ahead. Whether it’s accessing digital tools, collaborating effectively in real-time or managing transactions, your internet speed plays a vital role. We’re delighted to support increased productivity and growth for budding entrepreneurs!"
- Matt Ogden,
Sales & Marketing Director, LilaConnect
ALTERNATIVELY, ARRANGE TO VISIT US AT:
Launch It Stoke-on-Trent
Longton Townhall
Times Square, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent
ST3 1BZ
Entrance at the bottom of The Strand, across Wright Pies.