LaunchBox, Trinity's Student Accelerator

What Is LaunchBox?

LaunchBox, Trinity's Student Accelerator, is here to help you start. We want to support you to turn your idea into a real-world business. LaunchBox wants to hear from you no matter what you're studying or how early-stage your idea is.

We provide teams of students with the ideal environment to get their ideas up and running. We offer a structured programme with expert help and support; work-space and co-working; ideation coaching and mentorship; invaluable feedback from the startup ecosystem; and a community of advisors, entrepreneurs, and alumni who will help you on your journey.

LaunchBox Phase 1: Term-time 

Phase 1 of LaunchBox is a term-time programme that will accelerate your idea, no matter what stage you’re currently at. Join us for a 12-week programme, spanning Michaelmas and Hilary terms, of expert advice, networking, ideation, customer development, pitching support and more.

LaunchBox Phase 1 is structured so that students can participate around their coursework, and is held evenings and online. The majority of LaunchBox Phase 1 sessions will happen from 5.30pm – 7.30pm on Tuesday evenings, starting on Tuesday November 4^th.There will be a break in sessions for exams and assignments in December until teaching resumes in January 2026.

Please submit a short application at the ‘Apply Now’ link above on our Open Incubator platform. Places are limited, so please submit your application soon. Deadline: 19th October 2025.

Teams must have just one current Trinity student participating to be eligible to apply for LaunchBox. Please see our FAQs for any questions you may have.

LaunchBox Phase 2: Summer Residency

Phase 2 of LaunchBox is a summer residency programme that, for successful teams, will include free co-working space for 12 weeks of the summer. Phase 2 will include invaluable, bespoke support for your business or social enterprise.

Priority for the LaunchBox Summer Residency will be given to teams who completed Phase 1 of LaunchBox.