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Accelerate your company's growth with Launchpad Futures

Tap into the University's expertise and equipment to grow your business. We partner with businesses, offering our expert knowledge, skills and facilities, to accelerate their growth. 

By taking advantage of our knowledge and physical places/equipment to trial new technologies, develop ideas, you may ultimately be able to create new products and processes to benefit your business.  

We want to build Cornwall’s economy by working with businesses to boost their productivity and revenue regionally and beyond. Find out what we offer and eligibility criteria on these pages and contact our Launchpad Futures team with any questions. 

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Our services

We can help your business deliver growth plans by utilising the University’s research, academic and technical expertise, business coaches, equipment and facilities.

Launchpad Futures offers a year-round programme of events, workshops and co-creation labs that will inspire fresh thinking, generate new ideas and create new connections.   

Launchpad Futures has its foundations in a dynamic community of entrepreneurs. Through this network, we offer not only new connections and collaborations, but a range of opportunities for peer-to-peer learning.

Tap into the creative, entrepreneurial, technical and research expertise here at the University.   

Our industry-connected academic teams and research specialists can work with you to explore the potential of your business and support the development of new products, processes or services. 

The University is an exciting source of new creative and technology talent. Through Launchpad Futures, we provide graduate placements and Knowledge Exchange Internships, providing your business with an injection of expertise and cutting-edge knowledge. 

We can facilitate access to potential investors and funders and open up access for Launchpad Futures participants to valuable regional, national and sector networks. 

Access our extensive range of exceptional technical resources and facilities in which you can develop, test and display your new product innovations.  

From our digital fabrication workshops to our cutting-edge immersive technologies, Falmouth University can provide a wealth of outstanding spaces and equipment for design and prototyping. 

Eligibility & applying

Our team of business experts are looking to work with existing businesses that have a proven market fit and sales traction with plans to significantly grow their business in the next 18 months with trading activity in Cornwall & Isles of Scilly. 

To discuss how the programme may support your business, fill out our simple form below:

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You can also get in touch with us using the following contact details:

E: launchpadfutures@falmouth.ac.uk

About us

The aim of Launchpad Futures, and the previous programme Launchpad, is to drive growth in our regional economy and beyond by sharing our expertise and facilities with businesses. You can read about our heritage, companies and their economic impact, and our vision on our About page.

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Portfolio businesses

Our Launchpad programme has developed an impressive portfolio of companies. Moving forward with the Launchpad Futures programme we aim to help existing companies reach new heights.

Explore our portfolio
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Simon Vincent
Simon Vincent

The entrepreneurial journey of Simon Vincent: from Marketing Consultant to AI Innovator

The entrepreneurial journey of Simon Vincent: from Marketing Consultant to AI Innovator
Dark Symposium
Dark Symposium

The Dark Symposium hosts dark tourism talk at Bodmin Jail

The Dark Symposium hosts dark tourism talk at Bodmin Jail
Launchpad
Launchpad

The Wool Company Collaborates: How Connectivity empowers Growth

The Wool Company Collaborates: How Connectivity empowers Growth
Hertzian

Launchpad company, Hertzian, Wins National AI Award

Launchpad company, Hertzian, Wins National AI Award
Penryn Campus

A bright idea sparks a journey: the story of NSN Electrical

A bright idea sparks a journey: the story of NSN Electrical
Local businesses attend behavioural science workshop hosted by Launchpad Futures at Falmouth University

Launchpad Futures hosts Behavioural Science for Business workshop with Ogilvy consultant David Fanner

Launchpad Futures hosts Behavioural Science for Business workshop with Ogilvy consultant David Fanner
Wylder founder Kate Nicholls
Wylder founder Kate Launchpad

Entrepreneur Stories: Wylder

Entrepreneur Stories: Wylder
Games academy students using equipment
AI for Games lead image

Spotlight on Launchpad Games

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

KEVRI wins Times Higher Ed inaugural edtech competition

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

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

Entrepreneur stories: SpaceforU

Entrepreneur stories: SpaceforU
Launchpad studio
Launchpad studio

Launchpad start-ups shortlisted for awards

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

Entrepreneur stories: Sam Phillips

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

Entrepreneur stories: NOURYSH

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

Entrepreneur stories: Chloe Lingard

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

Entrepreneur stories: Charlii Testar

Entrepreneur stories: Charlii Testar
Launchpad studio
Launchpad studio

Launchpad start-ups through to Tech Nation finals

Launchpad start-ups through to Tech Nation finals
Robotics Hackathon group
Launchpad Hackathon

Hackers, robots and real-world solutions

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

Awards celebrate south west tech talent
Launchpad studio
Launchpad studio

Launchpad joins the UK Business Angels Association

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

Codices unleash new livestreaming platform

Codices unleash new livestreaming platform
Go Collaborate
Go Collaborate - Launchpad

Launchpad startup secures £120k CIOSIF investment

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

Entrepreneurs gather for start-up event

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

International exposure for Cornish start-ups

International exposure for Cornish start-ups