Launch Labs Incubator

Incubator Programme provides a springboard for seed and pre-seed start-ups who are ready to take their product or services to market and launch their new idea and next big thing!

Successful start-ups will unlock opportunities to develop, test, modify and promote their innovations in collaboration with top executives and world-leading institutions from Cayman Enterprise City's comprehensive and innovative ecosystem.

Get pitch ready for angel investment!

15 Weeks. 3 Modules.

Weeks 1 to 5

Validate your problem and solution.

Weeks 6 to 9

Build and validate your "go to market" strategy.

Weeks 10 to 15

Build and validate your business model and pitch.

Programme Dates

Wednesday, 12 June 2024 - Application available online.
Wednesday, 31 July 2024 - Application Deadline
Thursday, 15 August 2024 - Successful Candidates Notified by Email
(WEEK 1) Tuesday, 20 August 2024 – Overview, Pitch Deck & Expectations*. Welcome Reception & Networking Event 7:00pm-8pm
(WEEK 2) Tuesday, 27 August 2024 – Product Ideation & Testing, Incubator Session*, 6pm-8:30pm
(WEEK 3) Tuesday, 3 September 2024 – LEAN Product Development, Incubator Session*, 6pm-8:30pm
(WEEK 4) Tuesday, 10 September 2024 – Founders, Co-founders, Advisors: Identifying Your Strengths and Weaknesses, Incubator Session*, 6pm-8:30pm
(WEEK 5) Tuesday, 17 September 2024 – Product and Solution Defence (Presentation Night), Incubator Session*, 6pm-8:30pm
(WEEK 6) Tuesday, 24 September 2024 - Marketing Part 1, Incubator Session*, 6pm-8:30pm
(WEEK 7) Tuesday, 1 October 2024 – Marketing Part 2, Incubator Session*, 6pm-8:30pm
(WEEK 8) Tuesday, 8 October 2024 – Early Stage Team / IP Protection, Incubator Session*, 6pm-8:30pm
(WEEK 9) Tuesday, 15 October 2024 – Story Telling/Public Speaking, Incubator Session*, 6pm-8:30pm
(WEEK 10) Tuesday, 22 October 2024 – Go To Market Defence (Presentation Night), Incubator Session*, 6pm-8:30pm
SPECIAL EVENT Saturday, 26 October – Investor Mechanics Pitch Day at Signal House (Invite Only)
(WEEK 11) Tuesday, 29 October 2024 – Revenue Modelling, Incubator Session*, 6pm-8:30pm
(WEEK 12) Tuesday, 5 November 2024 – Expense Modelling, Incubator Session*, 6pm-8:30pm
(WEEK 13) Tuesday, 12 November 2024 – SAFEs/Equity/Valuation, Incubator Session*, 6pm-8:30pm
(WEEK 14) Tuesday 19 November 2024 – Business Model Defence (Presentation Night), Incubator Session*, 6pm-8:30pm
(WEEK 14) Thursday, 21 November 2024 – Full Pitch Practice, Incubator Session*, 6pm-8:30pm
(WEEK 15) SPECIAL EVENT Tuesday, 26 November 2024 – Angel Investor Pitch Night 6pm-9pm (Invite Only)

* All Incubaotr Sessions, Team Presentations and Critiques, and Pitch Practice Sessions are mandatory to attend in order to qualify for the "Angel Investor Pitch Night".

Incubator Team

Rodney Alison

Programme Director, Founder of Nurturely SEZC

David Strucke

Programme Director, CEO & Founder, Datastreamer SEZC

Programme Instructors

Jason Butcher

Instructor for how to Pitch your Start-Up: Pitching, and Chief Entrepreneur-In-Residence at Cayman Islands Centre for Business Development

Mike Jenkins

Instructor for Pitch Deck I & II, and Associate at First Ascent Ventures

Rudolph Johnson

Instructor for how to Plan an MVP / Lean & Agile, and Managing Director/

Mark Minevich

Instructor for Finding the right co-founder & forming partnerships, and President/General Partner at Global Going Ventures

Bartosz Mozyrko

Instructor for Evaluating Start-Up Ideas, and Senior Product Manager at GoDaddy

Polly Pickering

Instructor for how to Pitch your Start-Up: Founder Expectations, and Managing Director at eShore Ltd

Angelica S.

Instructor for Finding the right co-founder & forming partnerships, and Chief Executive Office of Sirotin Ventures

Caine Smith

Instructor for how to Get Started on your Launch Plan: Internet Marketing/Conversions, and Founder/Managing Director at AirVu Media

Candace Westby

Instructor for Legal: IP protection, and

Aaron de Coteau

Instructor for Raising Funds: source of funding, and Founder/CEO at Med On Spot Global Technologies SEZC

Mike Ferrier

Instructor for Storytelling and presentation skills, and Director

Kimberly Valliere

Instructor for Building a team, leading and building culture, and

Trevor McCabe

Instructor for Raising Funds: SAFE’s, and Senior Associate at Carey Olsen

Buck Grizzel

Instructor for Legal: the basics you need to know, and Head of Local Legal Services at Stuarts Humphries

Jonathan McLean

Instructor for Legal: the basics you need to know, and Partner at Stuarts Humphries

Why take part?

Get pitch ready and access funding. During the 15 week intensive programme you will work with professionals to get your pitch ready for angel investment. At the end of the programme you will have access to the Enterprise Cayman Angel Investor Network of professional advisors, and funders.

Access resources. As part of the programme you'll have access to the "Launch Labs Studios" co-working facilities at Cayman Enterprise City (CEC). Facilities include shared kitchens, co-work office spaces, and access to professional meeting rooms.

Join a vibrant community of like-minded entrepreneurs and network of global business professionals part of the Cayman Enterprise City (CEC) network. Assess special events and exclusive networking opportunities.

How do I apply?

The Incubator Programme is open for applications between 12 June 2024 and 31 July 2024. All applications will be reviewed by our programme directors Rodney Alison and David Struke. Successful candidates will be notified by email 15 August 2024.

Application available here.

What types of projects qualify?

Anyone with a valid business idea may apply. Projects must be at the growth/start-up stage in their development.

What is included in the programme's Curriculum?

The Incubator Programme includes a series of sessions that run for two hours on Tuesday evenings and lead up to an "Angel Investor Pitch Night" event. Please note: attendance is mandatory to successfully pass the programme and qualify for investment review.

Each team will be allocated a mentor that will help to advise and suggest further avenues for support as projects develop.

Are there opportunities for funding?

As soon as your application is successful, and you become part of the Incubator Programme, you'll join a diverse network of business professionals including funders, advisors, mentors, and fellow entrepreneurs.

What is Cayman Enterprise City?

Cayman Enterprise City is home to a vibrant community and has attracted hundreds of innovators and entrepreneurs to establish a physical business presence in the jurisdiction.

As part of the Incubator Programme, you'll have access to the Cayman Enterprise City network via Launch Labs Studios.