Launchpad 2027 · Start-up innovation zone
Fast-track your way into UK parking
Free space. Real buyers.
Launchpad puts early-stage innovators in front of the councils, operators and landowners who buy parking technology. Visitors asked us for it by name in 2026, so we're expanding it for 2027.
More Than a Free Stand
One Launchpad zone, shared by Parkex and Traffex, so you reach parking and highways buyers in one place.
The Whole Market, One Floor
Local authorities (41%), car park operators (31%) and landowners (15%) from retail, airports, venues, the NHS and universities. The people who can trial your product or specify it.
Credibility That Opens Doors
Pitch to industry experts for the Launchpad Award. Winning marks you out as a serious player to partners and procurement teams.
Two Shows' Worth of Visitors
The zone is shared with Traffex, so highways teams, contractors and councils' transport departments walk past your stand too.
Support Before and After
Pre-show marketing to our database, a place in our communications to council, operator and BPA networks, and introductions afterwards to the contacts who showed interest.
Who should apply
Under 4 Years Old, Solving Real Parking Problems
Early-stage companies developing solutions in:
What's included
Everything You Need to Make an Impact
Every Launchpad place comes with:
- Free exhibition space in the Launchpad innovation zone
- A pitch slot in front of industry experts
- Pre-event marketing and PR support
- Post-event introductions to interested contacts
- A shot at the Launchpad Award (winner gets a stand at the 2028 show, worth £10,000)
Selection is competitive. We're looking for innovations that solve real problems for councils, operators and landowners, and that can move from trial to implementation.
Apply now
Applications Close 19 February 2027
Tell us about your company and your innovation. Shortlisted applicants will hear from the team.
Parkex 2027
19-20 May, CBS Arena, Coventry
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Where Launchpad Leads
Launchpad 2026
Tracklio
Real-time alerts that tell drivers when they're entering a Controlled Parking Zone and when enforcement action happens. Tracklio exhibited at Parkex 2026 after being selected for Launchpad, and is now in talks about deploying its platform in live enforcement environments.
Previous Launchpad participants
Parking Is Changing Fast
Councils, operators and landowners are investing in digital permits, EV charging and smarter enforcement. Make sure they know about your solution. Applications close on 19 February 2027.