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A bright idea sparks a journey: the story of NSN Electrical
In 2015, two electricians, Joss and Neil, laid the foundation of what would become a trusted name in West Cornwall: NSN Electrical. Starting...
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Codices raise sees start-up's value rocket to £8.7m
18 February 2022
Launchpad start-up Codices has seen its value balloon to almost £9m, following a recent investment ...
KEVRI wins Times Higher Ed inaugural edtech competition
Start-up encouraging entrepreneurs over 50 to have their say
Launchpad start-ups shortlisted for awards
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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
Codices unleash new livestreaming platform
28 October 2022
Launchpad portfolio company Codices have released the first platform to allow anyone to create live
Launchpad startup secures £120k CIOSIF investment
24 October 2022
Digital community engagement platform, GoCollaborate, has secured £120,000 equity investment from
Hackathon on a mission to solve labour gap in Agri sector
14 October 2022
We're holding an Agri-tech Robotics Hackathon from Friday 11 to Saturday 12 November in partnership
Entrepreneurs gather for start-up event
23 September 2022
Cornwall’s second Techstars Start-up Weekend took place in the Launchpad studio last weekend (16-18
Food as fuel for creativity and innovation
02 September 2022
by Vivienne Neale, MSc Entrepreneurship lecturer
Can we affect our creativity through our choice of
Calling all entrepreneurs, creatives and business minds
26 August 2022
Following the huge success of our Techstars Startup Weekend in May, we’re thrilled to be hosting
Data protection basics for small businesses
24 August 2022
by Aleks Chardakliev, Rocket Lawyer paralegal
UK data protection legislation protects people’s
Why you need stress busting Techstars
08 August 2022
by Vivienne Neale, MSc Entrepreneurship lecturer
One of the most significant causes of stress is
How to avoid infringing others’ IP rights
20 July 2022
by India Hyams, paralegal at Rocket Lawyer
Creating something new is a powerful way to add value to
International exposure for Cornish start-ups
13 July 2022
Launchpad start-ups Amutri and Beta100, along with MSc Entrepreneurship student and The Sustain
Launch your business into the metaverse
11 July 2022
by Vivienne Neale, MSc Entrepreneurship lecturer
Where do we start with the metaverse? Why is there
