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A high-performance environment designed for those who dream big

Falmouth Launchpad is a unique opportunity to accelerate your entrepreneurial journey.

Dedicated to driving the growth of Cornwall’s economy, Launchpad is a venture studio embedded within Falmouth University.

It gives entrepreneurial candidates an opportunity to work on building the companies of tomorrow supported by experienced coaches, Entrepreneurs in Residence and mentors to help create in-demand, cutting-edge investible companies for positive global impact.

Where are you in your entrepreneurial journey?  

Our services

Starting your business

We can help you get started, from mentoring and advice to our Startup Academy and events like Techstars Startup Weekend, with Launchpad you can test ideas and validate your market.

Speak to us about your business 

 

Scaling your business

Are you already trading and looking to grow your business? We have a number of support options available including financial, coaching, advice, and workspace.

Chat to our support team

 

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Explore our MSc in Entrepreneurship & Innovation Management

Become part of our thriving ecosystem of creators, innovators and leaders to gain the practical skills you need to become an entrepreneur. You'll be taught some of the most progressive methods in business by experienced professionals from diverse backgrounds.

Discover the course details
MSc Entrepreneurship students discussing their work
Wylder founder Kate Nicholls
Wylder founder Kate Launchpad

Entrepreneur Stories: Wylder

20 June 2023

Wylder is one of the newest start-ups to spin out of Launchpad, with a mantra to help people be insp...

Entrepreneur Stories: Wylder
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Spotlight on Launchpad Games

31 May 2023

The UK is a global leader in the creative industries with video games at the forefront of this growt...

Spotlight on Launchpad Games
Emily from Launchpad start-up KEVRI
Emily from Launchpad start-up KEVRI

KEVRI wins Times Higher Ed inaugural edtech competition

21 April 2023

Launchpad start-up KEVRI has won the Times Higher Education (THE) edtech start-up competition. KE...

KEVRI wins Times Higher Ed inaugural edtech competition
Greater Life founders Mike and George
Mike and George Launchpad founders

Start-up encouraging entrepreneurs over 50 to have their say

29 March 2023

A Launchpad start-up is calling all entrepreneurs over 50 to contribute to a new economic report hig...

Start-up encouraging entrepreneurs over 50 to have their say
Lauren and Masa from SpaceforU
SpaceforU team Launchpad

Entrepreneur stories: SpaceforU

23 March 2023

Lauren Packham and Masayuki Kishi joined Launchpad in September 2022. They are the founders of Space...

Entrepreneur stories: SpaceforU
Launchpad studio
Launchpad studio

Launchpad start-ups shortlisted for awards

10 March 2023

Two start-ups supported by Launchpad have been shortlisted for this year’s South West England Star...

Launchpad start-ups shortlisted for awards
Student Sam Phillips in Launchpad
Student Sam Phillips in Launchpad

Entrepreneur stories: Sam Phillips

07 March 2023

Second year Business & Digital Marketing student Sam Phillips was first introduced to Launchpad ...

Entrepreneur stories: Sam Phillips
Richard and Isobel from Nourysh
Launchpad start-up Nourysh

Entrepreneur stories: NOURYSH

10 February 2023

Isobel Collini and Richard Tyler joined Launchpad in September 2022. They are the founders of NOURYS...

Entrepreneur stories: NOURYSH
Chloe Lingard in Madagascar
Chloe Lingard TSAP Travel Launchpad 2

Entrepreneur stories: Chloe Lingard

09 January 2023

MSc Entrepreneurship graduate Chloe Lingard spent autumn 2022 in Madagascar with a team of volunteer...

Entrepreneur stories: Chloe Lingard
launchpad student Charlii Testar's book launch
Launchpad student Charlii Testar's book launch

Entrepreneur stories: Charlii Testar

06 December 2022

Charlii Testar studied Creative Advertising at Falmouth before joining Launchpad to develop her chil...

Entrepreneur stories: Charlii Testar
Launchpad studio
Launchpad studio

Launchpad start-ups through to Tech Nation finals

25 November 2022

Amutri and MeatFreed are amongst the regional winners of Tech Nation's annual Rising Stars comp...

Launchpad start-ups through to Tech Nation finals
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Launchpad Hackathon

Hackers, robots and real-world solutions

15 November 2022

Launchpad was the venue for an exciting robotics hackathon last weekend (11-12 November). Members of...

Hackers, robots and real-world solutions
Data Duopoly's Tanuvi and Erin at the Tech South West Awards 2022
Tanuvi and Erin from Launchpad at Tech SW Awards

Awards celebrate south west tech talent

11 November 2022

We were delighted to attend the Tech South West Awards last night (Thursday 10 November), celebratin...

Awards celebrate south west tech talent
Launchpad studio
Launchpad studio

Launchpad joins the UK Business Angels Association

03 November 2022

We’re delighted to announce that we’ve joined the national trade association for angel and early...

Launchpad joins the UK Business Angels Association
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Codices Moar platform - Launchpad

Codices unleash new livestreaming platform

28 October 2022

Launchpad portfolio company Codices have released the first platform to allow anyone to create live ...

Codices unleash new livestreaming platform
Go Collaborate
Go Collaborate - Launchpad

Launchpad startup secures £120k CIOSIF investment

24 October 2022

Digital community engagement platform, GoCollaborate, has secured £120,000 equity investment from t...

Launchpad startup secures £120k CIOSIF investment
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Techstars Startup Weekend 2 - Sept 2022 - Launchpad

Entrepreneurs gather for start-up event

23 September 2022

Cornwall’s second Techstars Start-up Weekend took place in the Launchpad studio last weekend (16-1...

Entrepreneurs gather for start-up event
Michael Calver from Launchpad start-up Amutri
Launchpad Portugal trip

International exposure for Cornish start-ups

13 July 2022

Launchpad start-ups Amutri and Beta100, along with MSc Entrepreneurship student and The Sustain Abil...

International exposure for Cornish start-ups