At Business Launchpad, we're here to help young entrepreneurs aged 18 to 30 in London turn their ideas, passions, and skills into real opportunities.
Whether you're shaping a half-formed idea or scaling something real, there's a Launchpad route for you. Pick the one that fits where you're at — they're all free, all London-based, all designed to ship founders.
Big ideas in just 30 minutes. Each 30-minute session delivers bite-sized learning and downloadable resources.
Have an idea. Build the mindset to make it real. Over two phases, you'll pressure-test your idea, develop a business mindset, and leave with a clear, honest plan for your next 12 months.
Not sure if self-employment is for you? Start here. A free 6-week programme for 18–30s in London who are curious about working for themselves but aren't ready to commit. No business idea required.
Personalised career coaching to help young professionals achieve success and growth — for those entering the job market or exploring self-employment paths.
For too long, the shape of a young person's future has been dictated by the family or postcode they were born into. At Business Launchpad, we fundamentally reject that limitation.
The receipts. Six real businesses launched by founders who walked through our doors with an idea and walked out with a company. Read their stories, then write yours.
A beloved spot in Tooting offering a vibrant, welcoming space for everyone to enjoy vegan food. Kuba turned a passion project into reality with the BLP incubator's space, guidance and network.
From online magazine to friendship app for women. 8,000+ community members, collaborations with BOXPARK, Gymshark and Glamour, and £10,000 in grant funding raised — built on the foundation BLP provided.
On a mission to shatter stereotypes and redefine how Black and Brown people are portrayed in media — stories "by us, about us." BLP's incubator turned LAMBB from a dream into a thriving production company.
From a university experiment to a thriving hair tools and accessories brand. Named one of OK Magazine's Best British Brands for Black Haircare 2023 — with BLP support expanding her product line and reach.
Founded in 2024, Griot Kitchen isn't just another food business — it's a home for culture, heritage and the food stories usually passed down by memory, not recipe books. BLP saw the vision before anyone else.
A springboard for young people into the digital world. Founded by an early BLP alumnus, Shapeways.io equips aspiring talent with the technical and professional skills to thrive in today's job market.
No fees, ever. A free online application, a match to the right programme, a cohort to build with, and a London community that stays open for life.
A short online form. No pitch deck, no business plan required — just you, your idea (even if it's still half-formed), and the route you're curious about.
We'll come back to you with the programme that actually fits where you're at. Launchpad Live, Business Lab, Pathways, Career Connect — they're each built for a different starting line.
Sessions on Tooting High Street, 1:1 coaching, founder mentors, and the kind of community that turns up. You'll never feel like you're doing this alone.
Demo Day, prize funding for the strongest ideas, and the alumni door that stays open for life — including grants and mentoring after you graduate.
We own and run Tooting Works — a business centre on Bickersteth Road that directs 100% of its profits to Business Launchpad. Every desk rented, every event hosted, every meeting room booked pours back into the free programmes you'll join. No sponsors to dance for. No strings on you.
It's a circular model: a charity since 1988, with Tooting Works the engine that has kept BLP independent and Londoner-funded.
Field notes, founder dispatches and downloadable guides for young entrepreneurs in London.
Impact report highlighting collaboration between Business Launchpad and Tooting Works — 372 young entrepreneurs supported, 70+ new ventures, 70+ tenants at Tooting Works, 100% of TW profits reinvested into free programmes, and 95% participant satisfaction.
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Recap of Career Connect Fest 2025 held 18 June at Tooting Works, attended by 37 young people. Panel talks, workshops, mock interviews and a Business Showcase resulted in 100% of attendees reporting increased career confidence and a desire to stay connected with Business Launchpad. Supported by the Wimbledon Foundation.
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Overview of trending sectors including AI, sustainability, e-commerce, digital health & wellness and personal branding for young founders in 2026, plus how Business Launchpad supports young Londoners.
Read on the blog →Public funders, foundations and local partners whose support makes our free programmes possible.
A free application form. No fees, ever. For young Londoners aged 18–30 with a business to build or a career to launch.
Or call us: 020 8516 7700 · Mon–Fri · 09:00–17:30