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December 7, 2022
London Stationery Show’s LaunchPad competition goes live for 2023
London Stationery Show‘s LaunchPad competition is back for 2023 and aims to shine a spotlight on new, unique businesses.
According to show executives, the competition gives six small business owners the opportunity to exhibit their products alongside top brands in the industry at the next edition of London Stationery Show, taking place May 16-17 at the Business Design Centre.
The six winners will each receive a free stand at London Stationery Show 2023 and 50% off a stand at the 2024 show (including full marketing support).
Visitors to London Stationery Show include: Amazon, Anthropologie, Fortnum & Mason, Harrods, Hobbycraft, John Lewis, Marks & Spencer, Ocado, Papier, Ryman, Sainsbury’s, Selfridges & Co, Tesco and WH Smith.
The closing date for entries is Feb. 17, 2023.
LaunchPad is open to any company which, or individual who:
• Has not previously exhibited at a trade show
• Has the rights to sell the featured product
• Does not currently sell the featured product through any UK national retail accounts
• Is available to attend both days of the show on May 16-17, 2023
Previous LaunchPad winners include:
• Gabi & Gaby
• Love Writing Co
• My Happy Journal
• O What A Feeling
• Okey Dokey Design
• Pencil Me In
• Port West Stationers
• Sister Paper Co.
• Susannah Bleasby Fine Art
• The Notes Guide
• VENT for Change
• Wrag Wrap
Show Essentials:
Dates: May 16-17, 2023
Venue: Business Design Centre, 52 Upper Street, London N1 0QH
Opening hours: Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.