Choose the Launchpad that best suits you:

There’s no right or wrong answer, we’ll make sure you end up on the best programme for you.

You only need to apply once, and if you’re unsure, please pick the first one.

New Founder Launchpad

No matter who you are, if you’re an aspiring business founder, Pizza Hut and Hatch Enterprise want to help your business have the strongest possible start.

Tuesday nights plus either weekend or daytime session options

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Impact Launchpad

If you want your new business to be an environmentally focused or social impact business, Hatch and UBS want to help you change the world.

 Tuesday nights

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Female Founder Launchpad

If you’re a female founder, Hatch wants to help you start your business right. BlackRock’s Women’s Initiative Network also wants to work closely with you.

Tuesday nights plus Thursday nights

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Please note: Our team always works to make sure you’re part of the cohort that would be most beneficial to you. So we may discuss joining another Launchpad with you after you apply. Places on our Launchpads are subject to availability.

About Our Launchpads:

Hatch’s Launchpads are for entrepreneurs who have a business idea or have very recently launched their business and would like support with their first steps in entrepreneurship.

This programme is for early-stage entrepreneurs who want to increase their business skills and confidence in order to take the next steps in their business journey.

By joining a Hatch programme, you’ll be part of a close-knit group of other entrepreneurs, and will connect with skilled mentors who are experienced at  launching businesses. Hatch’s Launchpads are for entrepreneurs who have a business idea or have very recently launched their business and would like support with their first steps in entrepreneurship.

Founders who complete the programme will also be eligible to apply for up to £1k in grant funding, which is then competitively assessed by Groundwork, an independent partner with expertise in grant giving.