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We’re looking for excellence.

We want people who make things happen, who combine technical excellence with creative flair. We’ll give you the best possible start a new business can get; a fully funded year to start your own business, a Masters in Entrepreneurship, a network of industry-leading experts, and a comprehensive financial support package.

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What they say about us

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Overall, this is an outstanding programme, not least due to the high quality of the people involved. We have enjoyed being a partner and feel we have learned a great deal as well.
Ian JonesCEO, Goonhilly Earth Station

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The UK games industry is renowned for its highly skilled workforce, and Launchpad is central to incubating the next wave of talented game creators to drive our industry forward!
Luke SavageSenior Academic Development Manager, Sony Interactive Entertainment

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Launchpad has given us financial stability, business expertise and the contacts we needed.
Rob SandersCo-Founder, Glas Data

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Launchpad has been a huge help in starting up our studio, with financial support and guidance of the staff, it enabled us to focus on it full-time – an opportunity that most indie game developers don’t get.
Lucy EarpWaving Bear Artist and Co-founder

Launchpad is an innovative postgraduate incubation and acceleration programme. It is part funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), Research England and Cornwall Council.