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Should I take my idea further? Ask yourself these three questions

29 November 2023 by | Comments are off for this post
The UK is a nation of people with great ideas, no wonder it ranked 4th in the Global Innovation Index 2023, behind  Switzerland, Sweden and the United States. If you are one of those people who can spot a problem with a product and think of a better solution, chances are you have an idea [...]

Funding Opportunities – £25 million for smart grants

11 July 2023 by | Comments are off for this post
We noticed a couple of interesting funding opportunities which might be useful if you are considering, or already developing a new product idea. £25 million in grants Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation, is offering grants totalling up to £25 million for "game-changing and world-leading ideas". This smart grants fund focuses on supporting [...]

Unlocking Success: Crowdfunding’s Role in Overcoming Market Failure

21 June 2023 by | Comments are off for this post
According to CB Insights, a staggering 42% of start-ups fail due to a lack of market need. However, crowdfunding is a remarkable avenue for entrepreneurs and inventors to validate their ideas, prove their market, and turn concepts into reality without investment. In this blog, we delve into the world of crowdfunding and explore some extraordinary [...]

How to buy customers and make more money from your product

13 June 2023 by | Comments are off for this post
Buying customers? Buying customers may sound strange at first. You have a product to sell to customers - you didn't want to buy anything from them? But thinking about sales and marketing as simply buying customers can help you make more sales, and if you get your pricing right this can lead to a lot [...]

Client’s mask ‘Facelet’ hailed as “Best face-covering”

30 November 2020 by | Comments are off for this post

When the pandemic hit the UK and we all went into lockdown, we knew we had to do something to help. Innovate launched an initiative to give priority to new Covid-related ideas which were already flooding in. We had a great response from this, and within that group of inventors was Jo Pole with her […]

New inventions for Christmas presents!

12 December 2019 by | Comments are off for this post
Christmas is fast approaching and we are here to share a handful of our fantastic inventions for some under-the-tree inspiration!   The kids   Nana's Manners This quality colourful Dragon's Den sensation teaches children how to use a knife and fork correctly. Ergonomically designed to fit your child's had perfectly.   Lace Brace For the [...]

Amazon Launchpad – for showcasing your product

17 October 2018 by | Comments are off for this post

Amazon seems to be more and more be the go-to place for pretty much everything – and after some research into its startup-supporting Launchpad, Innovate has fallen in love with Amazon a little bit more. Amazon Launchpad are collaborating with crowdfunding platforms, venture capitalists and start-up accelerators to support young companies and startups. It is […]

Dragons’ Den Season 13 shows a key problem in startup businesses

5 January 2016 by | Comments are off for this post

Businesses are failing to adequately assessing their worth prior to pitching While the show continues to grow in its viewers, those that are actually invested in the show have shown a decline in their business value. This is not to say that the businesses/inventors are not offering quality products, but that those seeking to have […]

Cuff-Clip-Bag™ – to keep your belonging safe on the beach

7 November 2014 by | Comments are off for this post

Congratulation to Innovate clients, Jacqueline & Sue, for launching their new product: Cuff-Clip-Bag™ Cuff-Clip-Bag™ is anti-theft slash resistant beach, travel bags and rucksacks for both men and women. The bag attaches to a secure object- such as a sun-bed or an armchair via a slash resistant Kevlar cuff that is concealed within a small side […]

Topster now available in ASDA

9 September 2013 by | Comments are off for this post

 Congratulations to our client Topster, who have confirmed that their product is now available in all ASDA stores nationwide. Topster is a spring loaded pourer top for large plastic milk bottles which enables easier, controlled pouring of milk with less drips. After watching his children struggle to pour milk from a large 4 litre bottle, […]