12 October 2026
by
Barbara Bouffard | Comments are off for this post
Stop Waiting for the "Right Time": Why Everyday Inventors Are Winning Right Now Do you have a new idea? What is your idea worth? Book a confidential idea review Book your confidential idea review If you have been sitting on a product idea for months (or even years) you aren't alone. It is incredibly common for [...]
23 September 2026
by
Barbara Bouffard | Comments are off for this post
Turning Innovation into Capital: Why Patents are Now Prime Collateral in 2026 Securing business funding is changing. Intellectual Property (IP) is no longer just a way to defend your ideas against competitors—it is now a practical asset you can use to secure financing. Do you have a new idea? Is your idea patentable? Book a [...]
9 September 2026
by
Barbara Bouffard | Comments are off for this post
Europe doesn't have an ideas problem. It has a route-to-market problem. Introducing Innovate's Business Coach division: coaching, representation and a contact book, across the UK, Europe and the US Do you have a new idea? Would you like us to review your idea? Book a confidential idea review Book your confidential idea review Something quietly significant [...]
5 August 2026
by
Barbara Bouffard | Comments are off for this post
EU Textile Regulations 2030: The Opportunity for UK Inventors and Start-Ups Every so often, an industry gets rewritten. For textiles and clothing, that moment is happening right now. For inventors and entrepreneurs with a clever idea, it is a genuine opening. Do you have a new idea? Would you like us to review your idea? [...]
8 July 2026
by
Barbara Bouffard | Comments are off for this post
The Strategic Power of Product Licensing: How to Commercialise Your Innovation "A licensing partnership is more than a signed contract. It’s built on strategic alignment, clearly defined rights and responsibilities, and a shared commitment to create value." This insight, shared by Clara Bouffard, a Manager Licensed Business for a major global consumer brand, highlights an [...]
23 June 2026
by
Barbara Bouffard | Comments are off for this post
How to Fund Your Product Idea: A Practical UK Guide for Inventors We are keeping you up to date on how to fund your idea, particularly with two new schemes for inventors: Alibaba Co-Create (a platform designed to simplify sourcing and prototyping for new product development) and Innovate UK’s Innovation Loans (a government-backed initiative aimed [...]
22 June 2026
by
LucyPenfold | Comments are off for this post
Design Innovation in Plastics: final six students present their concepts to the judges After a tense but fascinating morning in London on May 8, the Design Innovation in Plastics (DIP) judging panel had high praise for the standards set by this year’s finalists. All six finalists brought prototypes of their products to the final [...]
23 March 2026
by
Barbara Bouffard | Comments are off for this post
Crowdfunding - 6 things you need to know in 2026 Have you thought about using crowdfunding to kick off your new project idea? Whether you are testing an early concept or ready to ship thousands of units, crowdfunding helps you build a community while you build your product. The year 2025 showcased several successful innovators [...]
27 November 2025
by
Barbara Bouffard | Comments are off for this post
Is ChatGPT Safe for Inventors & Innovators? We live in an era of instant answers. With the rise of Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini, it has never been easier to brainstorm, draft emails, or research market trends. However, this convenience brings new risks for inventors. Recently, our Innovation Coaches have raised [...]
15 October 2025
by
Barbara Bouffard | Comments are off for this post
What is a patent worth? Some recent headlines have suggested that patents are overrated, costly, or even pointless. This message can be discouraging, especially for innovators, startup founders, or SMEs trying to protect their ideas. At Innovate Design, we often meet inventors who have already spent tens of thousands of pounds on patent applications before [...]
