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A glimpse from the Pitch Night held at Tooting Works in June 2025 On Pitch Night, the culmination of our first Incubator Plus cohort, 11 young entrepreneurs took the stage to present their ventures to an audience of peers, partners, and supporters. It was more than just a chance to win seed funding, it was a celebration of how far they’ve come in just 12 weeks. This evening marked the official close of the first cohort of our Incubator Plus 2025, a programme delivered in part

Incubator Plus Programme first cohort introductory session At Business Launchpad, we believe in more than just big ideas. We believe in the people behind them.  That belief came to life through our Incubator Plus Programme: a six-month journey that supported young entrepreneurs from across London, empowering them to grow their businesses, build employability skills, and take meaningful steps toward their futures.  From January to June 2025, participants aged 18 to 30 joined u

Career Connect 2025 Event Career Connect Fest 2025 wasn’t just a day of activities – it was a powerful moment of impact.    Held at Tooting Works on 18th June, the event welcomed 37 attendees, with over half coming from the local boroughs of Wandsworth and Merton. Through panel talks, workshops, and one-to-one support, young people took real steps forward in their career journeys – and the outcomes speak for themselves.    Real Connections, Real Results   This year’s event cr

Incubator Plus Programme 2025 Launch Event Business Launchpad (BLP) has been selected as a new partner in Impetus's Connect Fund, securing an investment of £100,000 per annum for the next two years . Out of 255 applications, BLP was chosen as one of the two most promising organisations to join the Connect Fund, a testament to our commitment, impact, and ability to drive real change for young people. Why Business Launchpad? A Mission That Matters At the heart of this funding i