# Innovate Design

> Innovate Design is the UK's leading idea development company, helping inventors and start-ups protect and commercialise new ideas since 2001. Their multi-award-winning team of designers, engineers, and intellectual property experts operate from a purpose-built studio and workshop.

## About

Innovate Design has over 25 years of proven experience helping individuals and start-ups develop, protect, and bring new products to market. They have agreements with hundreds of companies seeking innovative new products. Several Innovate Design clients have appeared on BBC Dragon's Den, successfully pitching patented and developed products to investors. Innovate Design has also worked directly with BBC production companies on The Traitors and The Apprentice as a creative and product development partner.

They offer affordable services specifically suited for individuals and start-ups, with a dedicated team supporting and educating first-time inventors.

## Core Services

- [Patent Drafting & IP Protection](https://innovate-design.co.uk/patent-drafting/): Affordable patent drafting for UK inventors to secure a filing date with the UKIPO. Includes professional drawings and detailed specification. From £1,320 inc. VAT.

- [3D CAD Modelling & Concept Design](https://innovate-design.co.uk/idea-development/): Professional concept design and 3D CAD modelling for inventors and start-ups.

- [Engineering & Prototyping](https://innovate-design.co.uk/prototyping-services/): Physical prototype development and engineering support.

- [Mobile & Web App Development](https://innovate-design.co.uk/app-and-website-product-development/): App and software development for inventors and start-ups.

- [Innovation & Commercialisation Support](https://innovate-design.co.uk/routes-to-market/): End-to-end support taking ideas from concept to market, including licensing and manufacturer introductions.

## Product Expertise

Innovate Design specialises in the following product categories:
- Consumer products and gadgets
- Fashion and branding
- Board games
- Connected devices (IoT)
- Mobile and web applications
- AI-integrated products

## Television & Media

- [BBC Dragon's Den](https://innovate-design.co.uk/dragons-den/): Multiple Innovate Design clients have appeared on BBC Dragon's Den, successfully pitching patented and developed products to investors.
- BBC The Apprentice: Innovate Design worked with the BBC production company as a creative and product development partner. Case studies include [Kids Banking](https://innovate-design.co.uk/innovate-reviews/case-studies/bbc-the-apprentice-kids-banking/), [AR Cereal](https://innovate-design.co.uk/innovate-reviews/case-studies/bbc-the-apprentice-ar-cereal/), and [Smart Toothbrush](https://innovate-design.co.uk/innovate-reviews/case-studies/bbc-the-apprentice-smart-toothbrush/).
- BBC The Traitors: Innovate Design worked directly with the BBC production company as a creative and product development partner.

## Key Facts

- Founded: 2001
- Experience: 25+ years
- Location: UK (purpose-built studio and workshop)
- Clients: Individual inventors, entrepreneurs, and start-ups
- BBC Dragon's Den: Multiple Innovate Design clients have appeared on the show pitching developed and patented products
- BBC Production Partner: Worked with production companies on The Traitors and The Apprentice
- Awards: Multi-award-winning team