Frontier Tech Launchpad

The Frontier Tech Launchpad is a dedicated space for FCDO Pioneers. Together, you'll experience a series of engaging and practical sessions facilitated by the Hub, designed to level up our shared knowledge and skills relating to multiple aspects of the FT programme. Over each stage you’ll be guided by members of the Frontier Tech Hub. Each one has a specialism and knowledge gained over years on the programme. Sessions are primarily for Pioneers, although some sessions may be opened up to include your implementing partners and coaches, too.

The Launchpad takes place over two learning journeys. If you’re new to the programme, then you’ll be starting on the first: Ready to Launch.

📆 The next session will be on 16th January 2025:

Storytelling for impact, with FT Stories Lead Lil Patuck.

This is the fifth session in our Ready to Launch learning journey. Ask your coach for more information. We’ll see you there!

Ready to Launch

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👥 Aimed at: New Pioneers

This is the core Launchpad journey. Each new cohort joins at the beginning of their pilot journey and attends six sessions between September and March.

From innovation methodologies and evidence to impactful storytelling, you’ll master the key ingredients which make a pilot as successful and impactful as possible.

Ready to scale

📆 Next journey starting: July 2025
👥 Aimed at: Existing Pioneers mid-pilot

This is a mini-series of three sessions aimed at pilots who are have already started their pilot journeys, and who have attended some Launchpad journey sessions in the past.

This next stage covers questions about sustainable business models, exiting a pilot and sourcing fundraising and partnerships moving forwards.

You can catch up on some of the previous sessions by reading the write ups

Remember: your pilot is part of a much bigger community

Since 2016, we’ve worked with over 90 FCDO staff on more than 70 pilots across 33 countries, and that includes you! The Launchpad offers you the chance to connect with your cohort of pilots and master the skills needed to produce incredible learning, stories and impact during your pilot journey.

If you have any questions about the Frontier Tech Launchpad, then talk to your coach or email us: frontiertechhub@dt-global.com