LAUNCHPAD KENT
Supporting Armed Forces Families to Start and Grow a Business
Are you part of the Armed Forces community in Kent? Whether as a spouse or partner of a serving, reservist, or service leaver, Kent Launchpad is here to help you take the first steps toward self-employment or growing your microbusiness.
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For Aspiring Entrepreneurs
Kent Launchpad is a year-long pilot programme designed to support you in building a sustainable business. It’s free to join and offers:
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Blended learning: Four live online modules and three in person workshops
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1:1 business coaching: Up to 3 hours tailored to your needs
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Sector clinics: Focused sessions aligned to Kent’s priority industries
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Micro support fund: Small grants to help with essential startup costs
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Mentor matching: Get paired with a volunteer business mentor
Whether you're exploring an idea or ready to launch, we’ll help you build confidence, develop digital and business skills, and start trading.
Training
All mentors go through a dedicated training day to ensure your mentoring style aligns with The Kent Foundation's approach.
Support
Our team works closely with you to find the right match, drawing on the broad experience across our mentor network to pair you with a participant who will benefit most from your background and insights.
Opportunities
As a Kent Foundation mentor, you'll have the chance to get involved in wider events such as masterminds and masterclasses, contributing to a supportive local ecosystem where the next generation of entrepreneurs can truly flourish.
For Volunteer Mentors
We’re also looking for volunteer business mentors preferably ex Forces to support participants on their journey. As a mentor, you’ll receive:
GET IN CONTACT
To sign up to the Launchpad project, please complete the form below and we will be in touch.