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Getting to know Launch Space
October 14, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Talk to us about early-stage business incubation for your tech business. Hear from some of the latest entrepreneur success stories.
Come and talk to us about early-stage business incubation for your tech business. Find out more about the companies we have supported and hear first-hand from some of the latest entrepreneur success stories.
This free event is being hosted by the Launch Space Incubator Team at Future Space.
Based within the University Enterprise Zone (UEZ), Launch Space has supported more than 110 early-stage businesses. These businesses have raised over £50m and created more than 160 new jobs.
Drop by to hear from the Launch Space Team about the incubation programme and support on offer. There will also be a chance to hear from recent members, The Greener Greens Co and Target Student, with open Q&A.
We also welcome anyone who just wants to listen in, but no sales please.
What will happen on the day
• 10:00 – 11:00 – Drop-in and hear from Launch Space programme Manager, Aimee Skinner, as well as our Incubation Manager and expert Entrepreneur-in-Residence, Mark Corderoy. The team will be discussing the next programme, how to get involved, and the support on offer.
• 11:00 – 12:00 – Entrepreneurs Guy Thurlow and Andy Francksen from Target Student will be talking about their experience, from Launch Space to their first investment raise. We will also be joined by Jamie Taylor from The Greener Greens Co to hear about their latest harvest.
*You are welcome to join us for further events in the afternoon – including:
• 12:00 – 13:30 – Join Bristol Innovators’ Group & Future Space for networking and discussion, as we talk about how Bristol is pioneering innovation.
• 13:30 – 14:30 – Tours of The University Enterprise Zone. See behind the scenes of the Robotic Innovation Facility, the Health Tech Hub, and Future Space*
*Tours of the University Enterprise Zone
If you are interested in joining our tour, let us know when you register. Spaces are limited.
Find us
Located in the heart of the UWE Campus, close to the M4, M5 and M32 motorways and Bristol Parkway train station.
Applications for Launch Space are open now: https://www.uwe.ac.uk/life/campus-and-facilities/careers-and-enterprise-facilities/launch-space/apply-to-launch-space
