Launchpad 2026 call out

Deadline

Tuesday 15 September 2026

Credit: c. Brian Hartley
Deadline

Tuesday 15 September 2026

How to apply

To apply, download and read the full guidelines, answer the key questions highlighted and complete our Equal Opportunities form.

Send your application to applications@imaginate.org.uk with Launchpad 2026 in the subject title by the deadline of Tuesday 15 September 2026. You can apply in writing, film or BSL. Click here for more details.

Download Launchpad Call Out Guidelines 2026 (PDF)Download Launchpad Call Out Guidelines 2026 (Word)

We are currently looking for an early-career artist based in Scotland who is interested in developing a new scratch theatre and/or dance performance idea for young audiences.

Launchpad is a professional development project offering artistic and producing support aimed at artists who have not yet had funding to create and tour their own production. You can read about the previous and current Launchpad artists here. 

Launchpad comes with an overall budget of £8 – 10k to include time for research, for attending relevant performances or events and professional development. We have separate budgets to cover access requirements (including for the application process, the project and development time).

Please get in touch with us if you would like to discuss anything to do with your idea, the application process, your access needs or Launchpad prior to applying. We aim to ensure the application and selection process is straightforward and fair. If you have any questions about the process, or the project in general, please email Fiona Ferguson (Creative Development Director, Imaginate).

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