Calling all local businesses, from across Devon, from startups to scaleups.
Win rent-free space and market-leading support to launch in Bideford Town Centre.
What you get
Space
An optimal shop unit in the heart of Bideford, entirely rent free for 6 months
Support
End-to-end support from leading experts to help you achieve your potential
Ongoing
Secure your unit longer term or leave after 6 months. You decide. No strings attached
Limited places. Apply today to avoid missing out.
Bideford Panniers Market, Butchers Row
Win a shop unit in Bideford Panniers Market, Butchers Row entirely free of charge for 6 months. No rent, no business rates, no strings attached.
It’s worth almost £2,000 (£1,320 rent & £593.46 in rates for 6 months).
At the end of your 6 month ‘incubation’ period, you can apply for a lease with Bideford Town Council if you’d like to stay or you can just leave.
The Launch Accelerator
You’ll also win a place on our premium Launch Accelerator, powered by HelloThriver.com.
We’ll be ‘a team at your fingertips’ working on your top priorities each week. We’ll be with you every step of the way, helping you make the most of this opportunity.
Getting started is simple
Click ‘Join for Free’ to register your interest, learn more about LaunchBideford and then complete the application form. We will then host 1-2-1 interviews before selecting 2 winners in March 2025.
Meet the team
Torridge District Council partnered with SaveTheHighStreet.org to create LaunchBideford. Together, we’re on a mission to unlock value from vacant space in Bideford town centre by investing in empty units, launching the most promising high street businesses and supporting each to achieve their potential. It’s all funded by UK Government and we’re just getting started.
We’ve helped 100s of businesses launch on the high street
