From Spark to Soar: How Launch Pads Are Powering the Next Wave of Innovators

Startups and entrepreneurs around the world are being given unprecedented support by a variety of Launchpad programs designed to convert ideas into successful businesses. Programs like Baltic Ventures' Launchpad 2025 in Liverpool offer founders hands-on workshops, coaching, mentoring, and networking to help demonstrate commercial traction and prepare for growth. Similarly, HEC Paris Startup Launchpad allows student entrepreneurs to launch ventures in just 11 weeks through experiential masterclasses, mentorship, and investor pitches. Innovate UK's Launchpads are reaching clusters of SMEs across the UK, fueling innovation with finance and specialist advice to develop local economies. Launchpads focus on business model creation, accelerating product development, and introducing founders to investors and industrial experts. With combinations of education, community, and funding, Launchpads are literally providing tomorrow's entrepreneurs' aspirations with wings.

 

Sources: Baltic Ventures, HEC Paris