Happy New Year to all of our DT Launch Pad Training participants. As we reflect on our Deep Tech Launch Pad Training programme, we hope it enriched your year in some way, whether through new knowledge, fresh ideas, valuable connections, partnerships, or simply by acknowledging and supporting your entrepreneurial path.
We have now officially concluded Stage 1 of the Deep Tech Launch Pad training programme. Before moving forward, we would like to share a short recap and encourage you to continue being part of our journey, regardless of whether you proceed to Stage 2.
📌 Programme highlights
- We welcomed over 100 registered participants, with 90 actively engaging throughout the programme. If you have not yet connected with everyone, we invite you to share your details and continue networking.
- We delivered 8 training modules, supported by 18 trainers and guest speakers, and created 16+ hours of recorded video material.
🤝 Peer-to-Peer Learning & Mentoring
- We organised four Peer-to-Peer Learning sessions, designed to bring you closer to fellow entrepreneurs, exchange challenges and ideas, and co-create solutions together.
- Through these sessions, we introduced the international buddy scheme, supported by introduction emails and monthly check-in agendas.
- We also provided two mentoring sessions and access to a mentor pool of over 20 experts, who generously shared their time, experience, and guidance. We encourage you to stay in touch with them in 2026 and keep them updated on your progress and successes.
🎤 Final Pitching Competition Events
- We organised seven Final Pitching Competition events, delivered both online and onsite, and selected 20 teams to proceed to the Second Stage of the training programme. These teams will have the opportunity to present their ideas at the Fair Fundraising Fair and to attend the Hello Tomorrow Summit in June. Beyond the winning teams, certificates were awarded to all participants who attended the Final Pitching Events and stayed with us until the very end of the programme.
🌍 Community & Opportunities
- We designed and launched the Opportunity Platform to support you with connections, discussions, resources, and curated opportunities in the deep tech ecosystem. If you have not yet signed up, we warmly encourage you to do so and stay connected with the community.
- Our participants were featured across our News channels, e-zines, and social media. If you would like to be featured in 2026, please feel free to reach out. We would love to share your story and achievements.
Thank you for being part of our community and for staying engaged with us!