Launch48 Launchpad is a startup incubation program designed to foster talent and expose participating businesses to Launch48’s ecosystem.

Launch48 has been running for over 2 years, has had over 40 business ideas developed during Launch48 Weekend events, had over 40 speakers present at Launch48 Conferences, and has attracted interest from some of London and Europe’s most talented entrepreneurs.

Launchpad is Launch48’s new effort to take everything we have learnt and apply it to entrepreneurs who have the talent and drive to make successful businesses.

Successful applicants will:

1. Receive continuous support from Launch48.
2. Be mentored by highly talented mentors from all areas of business such as product managers, lawyers, sales, and marketing professionals.
3. Be proactively introduced to a range of advisors and have access to key people at Google, PayPal, Viadeo, Vodafone, Yahoo and more.
4. Be offered guidance on all areas of their startup.
5. Helped to build revenue and increase investment opportunities.
6. Present their business at a demo day in front of an audience of influencers and active investors.

Launchpad’s 2010/2011 Alumni include Bluefields, MinuteBase, and HipSnip.

If you’re interested in our future Launchpad programs please contact us and we will notify you when applications open

If you are after other startup accelerators please see our list of startup programs.

FAQ (From 2010 program)

How many startups will you accept?
A maximum of 6 in 2010.

Should I apply to Launch48 Launchpad?
If you fit the following description:

1. You are committed to being an entrepreneur
2. You have a business idea
3. You can commit to spending every Saturday from the 16th of October to 18th of December 2010 at Launchpad in London

What success has Launch48 had with startups?
To date Launch48 has helped over 20 business ventures go from pitch to prototype during the Launch48 Weekend events. Of the 20 startups to leave the Weekends, 7 are still active, and 1 has received investment. This experience has helped Launch48 to learn what it takes to successfully create a startup.

Launch48’s co-founders both have successful businesses; Adil Mohammed runs a web design & development business, and Ian Broom runs a digital agency in London. Both started Launch48 in their spare time, we have developed the events and built a strong community over the past 18 months.

We expect that with 10 weeks of our focussed attention and the knowledge Launch48 has collectively in the community, we will be able to help the Launchpad startups get much further towards achieving their business goals. We are expanding the help we offer at Launch48 Weekends into the next stage of the startup journey.

What are the key dates for Launch48 Launchpad 2010?

• Applications close on the 27th of September 2010.
• Applicant interviews will be held in London during the 29th and 30th of September 2010.
• Applicants will be notified if they are successful on the 4th of October 2010.
• Launchpad starts on Saturday the 16th of October and runs until the 18th of December 2010.
• Demo Day will be held in January 2011.

How do I apply?
Applications have now closed for 2010.

Will Launch48 take equity in my startup?
No, Launch48 will not be taking any equity in startups participating in the Launchpad program, we intend to recoup our costs through finders fees from investors or supplying other services to the startups.