diff --git a/pype/tools/launcher/widgets.py b/pype/tools/launcher/widgets.py
index 894dde3926..9344360c3e 100644
--- a/pype/tools/launcher/widgets.py
+++ b/pype/tools/launcher/widgets.py
@@ -49,6 +49,14 @@ class ProjectBar(QtWidgets.QWidget):
 
     def set_project(self, project_name):
         index = self.project_combobox.findText(project_name)
+        if index < 0:
+            # Try refresh combobox model
+            self.project_combobox.blockSignals(True)
+            self.model.refresh()
+            self.project_combobox.blockSignals(False)
+
+            index = self.project_combobox.findText(project_name)
+
         if index >= 0:
             self.project_combobox.setCurrentIndex(index)