Business Launchpad·Programmes·Incubator+ Programme

12-week launchpad

Got an idea?
Let's build
something real.

Incubator+ is a fully funded 12-week programme for 18–30 year olds who are ready to launch and test their business ideas. A space to build confidence and take meaningful steps towards bringing your refined idea to life.

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Cost
£0 — fully funded
Duration
12 weeks · 4-5 hrs/wk
Ages
18–30 · London-based
Funders
Walcot Foundation · Impetus · Shapeways.io
12
Weeks programme
1:1
Coaching · tailored
2
Locations · Tooting + Brixton
8
Digital tools mastered
£0
Cash prize at Demo Day
About the programme

What you can expect.

Whether your idea is product-based, digital, or a creative hustle, this is your space to test, develop, and launch it — plus the chance to pitch for a cash prize.

  • A mix of online and in-person workshops held in Tooting and Brixton
  • 1:1 coaching sessions tailored to you and your business idea
  • A supportive community of young entrepreneurs exploring and testing their ideas
  • Weekly sessions covering key business topics like marketing, finance, and pitching
  • Support creating a pitch deck and boosting your presentation skills
  • Digital skills training sessions, e.g. building your own website
  • The opportunity to pitch your business idea to win a cash prize
What you'll learn

Not spreadsheets.
Real-world skills.

Nine topics that turn an idea into something real. From mindset to marketing to making your offer make sense.

01

Think like a founder

Build the mindset to lead your business

02

Marketing that works

Learn to attract attention and grow a waitlist and customers

03

Pitching

Craft your story and learn how to deliver it with confidence

04

Finding your people

Understand who your customer is and what they need

05

Validating your idea

Test it, tweak it, and try again

06

Digital tools

Use what's out there to help you build smarter, not harder

07

Shaping your offer

Get clear on what you're selling and why it matters

08

Business Finances

Build simple budgets, price with purpose, and explore funding

09

Employability skills

Whether you launch or pivot, you'll leave more confident

Digital skills · earn from tech

Eight tools.
Two outcomes.

Learn powerful digital tools that help you run your own business — and turn them into freelance services you can offer. Make money while building your business, or kickstart a career in tech.

WordPress
Sourceful
Figma
Google Drive
Canva
Trello
Placeit
Stripe

You'll gain practical digital skills to grow your own business and learn how to use those same skills to secure freelance work and earn extra income. Whether you're freelancing to fund your start-up, build your portfolio, or launch a career in tech — we'll help you move forward with confidence and clarity.

What you'll walk away with

Eight tangible wins.

This isn't just a programme — it's a launchpad. Over 12 weeks you'll gain the tools, mindset, and support to turn your idea into something real.

  • A validated business idea
  • A pitch deck to share with funders, partners, or clients
  • Confidence and clarity in your business voice
  • A supportive community of entrepreneurs
  • Access to co-working space at Tooting Works
  • Employability support tailored to entrepreneurs
  • Invites to exclusive networking events
  • The opportunity to mentor and inspire future cohorts.

Sessions in
Tooting and
Brixton, with
co-working after.

You'll spend time at Tooting Works — the BLP-owned business centre that funds every free programme we run — plus partner sessions in Brixton. Co-working access stays open after you graduate.

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Three steps.
One launchpad.

Step 1. Apply online — it's short and simple.
Step 2. We'll invite you for a discovery chat with a member of our team.
Step 3. If it's a match, you're in — and we start the next cohort.