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, students. Most days, all of the above.
Events that aren't a waste of an evening.
Meetups, fireside chats, workshops. Mostly free, never thinly veiled sales pitches.
The Discussions board.
Where Island founders ask the questions they can't ask on LinkedIn.
A real place to work from.
Desks, meeting rooms, coffee, fast WiFi. Members come and go as they need.
Introductions that go somewhere.
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.
Stories from the community
What our members are writing, building, and learning. Updated most weeks.
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Introducing “The Startup Club” — Launchpad’s New Newsletter for Founders
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First Ever Supabase Meet up in Isle of Man Brings Builders, Students, and Founders Together
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How to Build a £5M Startup: The Harvey Lowe Story
May 7, 20263 min read
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The Founder Rollercoaster: 5 Brutal Lessons from 5 Years in the Startup Trenches
May 7, 20265 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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