Launch It

From London to Scotland, Kent, and most recently, Stoke-on-Trent, Launch It’s journey continues to grow but our mission remains the same: empowering young people to build successful futures through entrepreneurship.🙌🏽🚀 . Over the past 25 years, we’ve supported 12,000+ young people to start and grow successful businesses. Across the UK, we’ve transformed empty and underused buildings into vibrant, affordable workspaces where ideas turn into reality. . Through our two-year incubation programme, young entrepreneurs gain practical training, mentoring, expert advice, funding access, peer support and the space to grow at their own pace, all within a supportive community.✨ . Because for many, the barriers are real; lack of affordable workspace, unemployment, low confidence, lack of funding and limited networks. We exist to help remove these barriers and create opportunity where it’s needed most. . Here’s to the next generation of founders & the next chapter of impact! 💯 . 🌐 If you want to join forces with us & make a lasting difference in the lives of young people, go to launchit.org.uk/partnerships or email [email protected] now! . . . #launchit #youthenterprisesupport #socialimpact

Our latest Launch It Labs programme wrapped at Launch It Neasden culminating with an energy-packed 2-day bootcamp and an incredible pitch final that London young entrepreneurs absolutely smashed! Watch this reel for highlights.👀🚀 . Huge congratulations again to all the winners and participants! Hear some of them share their journeys and what’s next after securing grant funding: 🏆 Richard Kelly, Fortuna 🎨 Teni Ogunmokun, Lael’s Brush 🎂 Shaiya Pitt, Shye Bakes . Thru initiatives like Launch It Labs, we strive to provide young people from underserved backgrounds the boost, confidence and community to turn their ideas into something powerful.💯 . With the right support, they get to dream bigger, push harder and see what’s possible. We can’t wait to run the next edition in 2026 and hopefully bring it to even more parts of the UK! . A massive thank you again to our brilliant workshop speakers, pitch judges, staff and The Gosling Foundation for making this programme possible! 💛 . 🚀 Stay tuned for updates on the 2026 programme and don’t forget to support the amazing businesses tagged in this post! . 📩 Join the waitlist: launchit.org.uk/launch-it-labs . 🤝 Interested in partnering to run initiatives like this? Go to launchit.org.uk/partnerships now! . . . #launchitlabs #youthenterprise #startupsupport

Recently, we celebrated our 25th anniversary by bringing together entrepreneurs we’ve supported over the past 25 years for a day of learning, collaboration, and celebration through two events: Young Founders Connect and the 25th Anniversary Celebration. 🚀 . Watch this video featuring Mickela Hall-Ramsay (HR Sports Academy) and Kitty Tang (KHTM Creates), two remarkable entrepreneurs we’ve had the privilege to support, as they share, alongside our CEO, Pat Shelley, how Launch It has helped young entrepreneurs like them to start up, grow, create, and thrive.💛 . A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has supported us over the past 25 years and contributed to our anniversary fundraising efforts, which together raised over £16,000. These funds will go directly towards helping more young people start their businesses and build successful futures. We couldn’t have done it without your constant support! . 🌐 Interested in collaborating with us on youth enterprise support initiatives or programmes? Go to launchit.org.uk/partnerships or email [email protected] now! . . . #youthenterprisesupport #ukbusiness #smallbusinessuk

If you’re building a business, side hustle or just trying to make young founder life work, personal finance isn’t “nice to have”, it’s part of staying in the game! 💪🚀 . Join our next Launch It Founder Finance Academy Masterclass with our amazing partners at The Money Charity: Personal Finance: Saving & Investing! No fluff. Just the money skills most people wish they learned way earlier.💯 . In this Financial Wellbeing Workshop, you will learn how to: ✅ Build financial resilience ✅ Make your money go further ✅ Understand saving vs investing ✅ Navigate pensions & financial advice ✅ Access free & trusted support . The session will be led by Sian Haynes of The Money Charity, an organisation helping people from all walks of life take control of their finances, become financially capable and achieve financial wellbeing. . Whether you’re just starting out or looking to level up, this session will give you the tools to boost your financial confidence! . 🎟️ SIGN UP TODAY: launchit.org.uk/founderfinance . . . #StartUpSupport #FinancialWellbeing #MoneyConfidence

Huge appreciation for Launch It Stoke-on-Trent, our first Midlands enterprise hub that just keeps growing.🚀 . This success is driven by the dedication of our incredible enterprise manager, Gemma Bourne, our trustees, the partners who champion and support our work, and most importantly, the young people whose business dreams light up the space and inspire us every single day.💛 . From running our core incubation programme to back-to-back workshops & events to creating a welcoming hub for the wider community, this space proudly carries forward Stoke-on-Trent’s rich spirit of creativity, ambition, and opportunity.💯 . We’re excited to keep supporting even more young founders in the years to come. If you or someone you know would like to get involved or support our work or become part of our incubation programme, visit launchit.org.uk/stoke-on-trent or email [email protected] . . . #stokeontrentbusiness #socialimpact #community

Popping by Angel Yard to spotlight Sumayah Richards, one of the newest supported founders and the creative force behind sportswear-streetwear brand Sumofia.👏 . After taking part in Launch It Labs, Sumayah secured 3rd place and a grant to help grow her business, a well-deserved recognition of her dedication and talent.✨ . She’s been working closely with our enterprise manager to refine her line and prepare for market, with exciting opportunities ahead to collaborate with our volunteer mentors. . In her words: “Taking part in Launch It Labs helped me build my business skills and winning makes me feel like my hard work has paid off. This funding will help me invest in equipment to support my packaging and other needs. To other young people, don’t be afraid to start, and don’t let anyone tell you you can’t.”💛💯 . We’re proud to support your journey, Sumayah! This is just the beginning! Follow @sumofia to know more.🚀 . . . #londondesigners #supportyoungartists #startupsupport

Watch as Maja, a supported artist at Launch It Kent, as she opens up about what it really means to be self-employed at a young age balancing independence, uncertainty and the constant drive to keep building.💛 . She also shares some of her goals and dreams for her business, Maja.Art.🎨🖌️ . Stories like Maja’s reflect why support matters early. At Launch It Kent, we’re committed to walking alongside young entrepreneurs and creatives as they shape their paths, offering the guidance, space and encouragement needed to turn potential into progress. . And in places like Isle of Sheppey, where emerging talent is full of promise but opportunities can be harder to access, that support becomes even more vital. Strengthening those pathways is part of building a more connected, inclusive creative economy.💯 . 👉🏽 Maja’s journey is still unfolding but it already shows what happens when determination meets the right environment to grow. Support her by following @_m4ja.art on IG! . 🌐 More about how you can start & grow a business with our expert support at launchit.org.uk/sheerness . . . #supportyoungartists #kentartists #startupsupport

Our dose of motivation today comes straight from famous actress turned founder of The Honest Company, Jessica Alba! 💎 . Integrity isn’t optional. Lead with your values, make decisions that reflect them and watch trust grow in ways no profit can buy. What are the values your start-up have that you are proud to uphold? ✨ . . . #entrepreneurlife #startuptips #inspirational

Behind every successful founder is someone who believes in them.💛 . In 2025, Launch It enterprise managers dedicated 692 hours to supporting the young entrepreneurs in our 2-year incubation programme. . From problem-solving tough challenges to offering advice, encouragement or simply being a sounding board, they are the go-to people these founders rely on.✨ . These hours represent more than support; they represent trust, guidance and the deep bonds formed along the journey of turning ideas into real businesses. Their dedication helps ensure the young people we work with have the best possible chance to succeed.💯 . 🚀 Find out more about our work & impact, and how you can support us at launchit.org.uk now . . . #socialimpact #businesssupport #youthenterprisesupport

This is what happens when young talent meets the right opportunity at the right time.🚀 . Meet Franklin Oladipo, 5th place winner of the Launch It Labs pitch final & founder of Bionic AI, an early-stage venture exploring how artificial intelligence can be applied to real-world challenges and future innovation. 🤖✨ . Franklin took part in the Launch It Labs Stoke-on-Trent 2-day bootcamp and pitch final, stepping into an intensive environment designed to stretch thinking, build confidence and turn ideas into viable ventures. Throughout the programme, he showed strong curiosity, focus and a willingness to experiment with ambitious ideas.💡 . He shared that what made the difference was not just the pitch process itself, but the structured access to expert mentors and workshop speakers who worked closely with participants like him to refine thinking and strengthen their entrepreneurial foundations. 🙌🏽 . Franklin’s journey highlights that innovation doesn’t only come from experience; it comes from access. When young people are given the right tools, networks and encouragement, they can begin building solutions far earlier than most imagine. . Launch It Labs is built on this belief, creating spaces where potential is unlocked through hands-on learning, expert guidance and real-world exposure.✨ . 👀 Watch this reel to hear more about Franklin’s experience & go to launchit.org.uk/partnerships if you want to help us support the next generation of UK founders! . . . #youthentrepreneurship #futurefounders #socialimpact

Throwing it back to a sunny day at Angel Yard last March for Day 1 of the Enfield, London UKSPF Launch It Labs programme.☀️ . So many hopeful faces at the start of their journeys! It’s been amazing to see ideas grow into real ventures. Proud of everyone who’s started and those still pushing forward. Keep going and don’t let anything stop you.💯 . 🚀 If you’d like to support future programmes and initiatives to empower the next generation of founders, visit launchit.org.uk/partnerships or email [email protected] now! . . . #startupsupport #socialimpact #ukbusiness

Today's tip comes from Bumble CEO & founder, Whitney Wolfe Herd: 🐝 . Whitney knows growth lives outside your comfort zone. Embrace uncertainty, take bold leaps and trust that the challenges you face now are shaping the founder you’re becoming. ✨ . What's one moment of uncertainty that you overcome & led you to greater things? Share in the comments! 💭 . . . #businesstips #startupadvice #inspirational