LaunchPad London opens for entries

LaunchPad London, the competition to find and support individuals in their efforts to break into the stationery industry will be back for its fourth edition at Stationery Show London in 2019. The initiative has so far highlighted 30 new hopefuls, with notable successful stories including Back Pocket Notebook, Peace & Blessings, Paper Mirchi, Type and Story and Batch.Works.

Each year, the competition aims to find up to 12 individuals or companies with new ideas for stationery products and services. Entrants are required to put their ideas and a product sample forward and could win a free stand at the 2019 Stationery Show London. The closing date for entries is 28th February 2019.

Taking place on 30th April and 1st May, Stationery Show London attracts the UK's biggest retailers, buyers and brands across the sector, and competition winners are able to showcase their products and ideas to visitors and fellow exhibitors. This year's judges include Penny Green, director of retail and wholesale Europe for kikki-K, Jamie Mitchell, co-founder and director at Ohh Deer and Kaushal Shah, founder of Paper Plus Europe.

To find out more, go to www.stationeryshowlondon.co.uk