LAUNCH
Empowering Year 12 students to design innovative social enterprise solutions for pressing community challenges across London.
Win a 2-Night Educational Trip in Europe
Finalists pitch their idea live to expert judges at The Final Pitch event to win an all-expenses-paid trip to an exciting, European city.
Three Rounds of the LAUNCH Competition
A structured progression empowering Year 12 students to take a social enterprise idea from concept to a high-stakes pitch.
Round 1: Project Proposal
Identify and research a social enterprise in response to a London borough case study and outline your concept in a professional proposal.
- Analyse case study parameters
- Draft project proposal
Round 2: Build Your Brand
Following feedback, build your brand presence through social media, promotional assets, and real-world market research to prove demand.
- Create branding
- Conduct community research
Round 3: The Final Pitch
Finalists work with executive mentors and pitch live to an expert panel of judges in a Dragon's Den style event with Q&A.
- 1-on-1 industry mentorship
- Live Dragon's Den Q&A
THE FINAL PITCH
Our top groups take the stage to pitch their social enterprise ideas to a panel of industry expert judges - Dragons' Den style.
OUR PAST JUDGES
*Examples of past judges - 4-5 industry leaders join YSE LAUNCH every year
Win a 2-Night Educational Trip in Europe
The winning team will be invited on an all-expenses-paid trip to one of Europe’s leading hubs for social entrepreneurship, where they will have the opportunity to meet social entrepreneurs, impact investors, and other key figures driving positive change.
Key Impact Pillars
Beyond competing, students cultivate high-value capabilities built for university, business, and lifelong leadership.
Sustainability
Building revenue model frameworks that ensure long-term social impact.
Viability
Demonstrating practical operational potential and a route to implementation.
Cost-Effectiveness
Maximising social return on investment with efficient budgets.
Research
Evidence of independent research and utilising YSE resources.
Creativity
An innovative response to the core challenge.
Life at LAUNCH
Highlights from past Final Pitch events, workshops, and finalist team presentations.
