Who’s Involved?

Launchpad is a business support programme for new and existing businesses. The programme began in April 2016 as a 3 year project, part funded by the European Regional Development Fund and due to its success was awarded additional ERDF investment and extended until June 2023.

To ensure the continuity of the programme and to support even more would be entrepreneurs and early stage businesses, Launchpad has successfully secured investment through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) from July 2023 to March 2025.

Launchpad is delivered across South Yorkshire and led by the award winning team Enterprising Barnsley, within Barnsley Council and delivered in partnership with the City of Doncaster Council, Sheffield City Council and Rotherham Council.  It is supported and part funded by the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) and has attracted £2.5m investment through UKSPF.  The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a central pillar of the UK government’s Levelling Up agenda.   The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills. For more information visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus

If you are based anywhere  in South Yorkshire and are looking to start a business, or you are an SME (Small and Medium sized enterprise) under 3 years old, our partners are waiting to help you. Contact us today

Based at the Digital Media Centre on County Way in Barnsley, the Launchpad team will support you to develop your business idea and help grow your business. During the initial diagnostic appointment with an experienced Business Advisor you can discuss your needs and together you will develop a package of support tailored to suit you and your business. The assistance available includes a selection of workshops and events, together with associate support from recognised experts in key business disciplines such as; Information Technology, Retail, Accountancy, Social Media, Financial Analysis, Innovation, HR, Procurement, Legal Services and many others.

For more information on the support available in Barnsley further details are available at http://www.enterprisingbarnsley.co.uk/start-up/

See how some of the businesses have been helped through Launchpad by watching this video

The Launchpad programme is delivered by Doncaster Chamber on behalf of Doncaster MBC. You can access a range of business advice and resources to help start your business, if you are an SME under 3 years old  or a micro businesses of any age we can help your business to grow. Our team of advisors are here to talk through your business aims and needs and develop a package of support tailored to suit you.

We can provide you with an understanding of the skills required to run a business including Financial Awareness, Legal, Marketing and Sales and we deliver workshops on topics such as Business Planning, Book Keeping, VAT, business registration etc.

If you are already in business we can support you with one to one advice and workshops in areas such as Strategic Thinking, Project Management, Leadership etc. You will also have access to the Chamber networks, services and products.

For more information on the support available in Doncaster,  please contact launchpad@doncaster.gov.uk

 

If you are looking to start a business, an SME under 3 years old or a micro business of any age then we are here to help you. All of the business support we offer is free and includes workshops and training events covering everything you need to know about running a business, one to one advice from our team of Business Advisors and support to help your business grow.

For more information on the support available in Sheffield, further details are available at http://www.welcometosheffield.co.uk/business/starting-and-growing-a-business/launchpad

If you have a great idea or have recently set up your own business, you can improve your chances of success with free support from Launchpad in Rotherham. A bespoke package of support is available to provide expert help and advice covering a wide range of topics. We deliver regular workshops for those wanting to refine their business idea, understand customers and competitors, develop routes to market, write a business plan etc. and we also provide advice and support with market research, online marketing, managing business finances, legal obligations, VAT and Tax. In addition to the workshops you can also sit down for a one to one with a Business Advisor to discuss your individual needs.

For more information on the support available in Rotherham, further details available at http://www.rido.org.uk/business-advice/start-up-a-business-rotherham