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 23 JulLEARNAI: Powerful Prompting, AI Literacy & Safe AI Use
Learn to prompt effectively, understand AI's limits, and use it safely and responsibly in your workplace.
11:00Free
Thu 30 JulCommunities of Practice: ESG
Join us at our latest ESG CoP event!
12:00Free
Thu 20 AugCommunities 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
Stories from the community
What our members are writing, building, and learning. Updated most weeks.
General
Why Growth Breaks Startups (And It's Rarely the Growth Itself)
Growth doesn't break startups — weak structure does. Learn the 5-pillar operational audit founders used live at Launchpad, Isle of Man.
Jul 20, 20265 min read
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
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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