The Dedicated Startup Hub
Everyone knows everyone. Except the ones with an idea.
A community of Island founders, freelancers, and mentors building what comes next. Plus a real place to do it.
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Why we built this
The Island has the talent. The ambition too. What it didn't have was a single room where founders, freelancers, and mentors could actually find each other. So we built one. London Institute of Business and Technology runs it. The Isle of Man Chamber of Commerce and the Department for Enterprise back us. The community shapes everything else.
What you get the moment you join
A room full of people who get it
Founders, freelancers, mentors, learners. Most days, all of the above.
Events that inspire you
Meetups, fireside chats, workshops. Mostly free, always inspiring.
Engaging live discussions board
Safe place where founders ask the questions and get answers.
A professional place to work from
Desks, meeting rooms, coffee, fast WiFi. Members come and go as they need.
Introductions that add value
We know who's hiring, who's building, and who's looking. We connect the dots.
What's on this week
Choosing Launchpad means selecting a partner who values your success as much as you do. Whether you're in the early stages of forming an idea or aiming to scale your startup, our comprehensive resources and personalised support are designed to propel you forward.
Latest Events
Upcoming workshops, meetups and networking nights at Launchpad.
Thu 16 JulData Asset Foundations: Drop-In Knowledge Session
To help businesses, advisers and industry stakeholders better understand the Data Asset Foundations framework and how to get involved.
09:00Free
Thu 16 JulCommunities of Practice: Isle of Man AI Meet-up
Join the Island's AI Community at the Isle of Man AI Meet-up, as part of the AI-themed Communities of Practice series.
16:00Free
Tue 21 JulLEARNAI: When AI Meets Compliance
Explore how to regain control, ensure governance, traceability, and confidence with AI and business outputs.
11:00Free
Stories from the community
What our members are writing, building, and learning. Updated most weeks.
General
Good governance and founder wellbeing: a guide for Isle of Man startups
Starting a business on your own is one of the loneliest things you can do.
Jun 23, 20265 min read
Events
Building a Startup Solo With AI: How Itamar Built Kivoon With Claude
Jun 9, 20265 min read
General
Scott Reid unveils his Manx myth series at Launchpad
May 28, 20262 min read
General
Introducing “The Startup Club” — Launchpad’s New Newsletter for Founders
May 7, 20261 min read
One signup. One Island. One room.
No pitch deck. No business plan. No paid tier you'll get nudged into later. Just access to the people building things alongside you — founders, freelancers, mentors, and the occasional brilliant student.
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