Startup Support Programme

The Startup Support Programme, delivered by Trampoline NH CIC, is part of the Boosting Life Sciences Social Economy (BLSSE) initiative. It supports early stage social enterprises focused on health, wellbeing and social care, particularly those serving underserved communities.

Who can apply?

The programme is open to individuals and organisations who:

• Operate or reside in Camden, Hackney, Hammersmith & Fulham, Lambeth, Southwark, Tower Hamlets or Islington.
• Are in the early stages of their enterprise (pre-operational or incorporated for less than 12 months).
• Focus on improving services in health, wellbeing or social care.
• Applications are especially encouraged from underrepresented groups including low-income households, ethnic minorities, refugees, women, young adults, older adults and those with disabilities or neurodiversity.

Programme offerings

Participants will receive:

• Five hours of IAG support.
• Six expert-led masterclasses (21 hours total).
• Five hours of one-to-one coaching/mentoring.
• A networking conference focused on procurement and partnerships.
• Access to a digital resource library.
• Opportunity to apply for one of five £2,000 grants.

Eligibility requirements

To be considered for this programme, prospective applicants must meet the following criteria:

1 – Reside or work in one of the following seven London boroughs (Camden, Hackney, Hammersmith & Fulham, Islington, Lambeth, Southwark and Tower Hamlets).

2 – Develop and/or run a community or social enterprise in the health, wellbeing and social care sector.

3 – Focus on areas such as improving healthcare provisions, addressing healthcare issues in underserved communities, promoting mental health awareness, fostering healthy living and more.