Give your brand a real-world home –  WIN a shop in Chantry Place for six months, rent-free!

Got a small business in Norfolk and ready to take the next step? Launchpad is your opportunity to bring it to life in a real retail space! We’re inviting ambitious entrepreneurs and growing brands to apply for the chance to win a shop in Chantry Place rent-free for six months.

Whether you’re an online brand looking to go physical, a start-up ready to test the market, or a local business ready to grow, Launchpad could be your platform to reach thousands of customers and make your mark.

Apply now

23rd March 2026

Hear more from Jo Bates, General Manager at Chantry Place

What you need to know:

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Chantry Place Launchpad is open to small businesses and start-ups in Norfolk, that don’t already have a premises.

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You must be able to trade 5 days a week in a high-footfall shopping centre, and be open 9am – 6pm Monday – Saturday and 10.30 – 4.30pm on Sunday.

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Applications will be accepted from any business type or service provider.

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Once the application period has closed, six finalists will be chosen and will have to pitch their business ‘Dragon’s Den’ style, to our panel of judges.

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The final two businesses will be invited to trade at a pop-up within Chantry Place over the May bank holiday weekend, in order for the public to vote for their favourite.

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The winner will receive the retail unit in between Flannels and Sports Direct, and won’t have any rent to pay for the six month trading period. CIM will sponsor signage, but the winner will be responsible for fitting out the shop.

For full entry T&Cs, click here