14 December 2015
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Frugal Innovation (or Jugaad Innovation) What is it? ...and how does it affect the world? Frugal by its definition means to be sparing or simplistic. When talking about invention and the global community, the spending and the innovation have a perception about being all about the money involved in the development and production of the [...]
2 December 2015
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What's your invention or idea worth? How much is my idea worth? by Lawrence J. Udell (Lawrence J. Udell is co-founder and executive director of The Center for New Venture Alliance. He has extensive “hands-on” experience in new product development and management of small businesses, including establishing more than twenty corporations in the last 40 [...]
20 October 2015
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Top Ten Ingredients for Successful Inventing - by Lawrence J.Udell Have an invention idea that you are looking to develop? Study these tips from experienced inventor and intellectual property expert Lawrence J. Udell for a successful inventing experience: Believe in what you are creating, but never be blinded by the potential for success, always [...]
29 May 2015
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JACS (Junior Adaptive Baby Carrier) on Kickstarter Our client, Scott Haslam, a former soldier and dad to a 3 year old is launching his new product idea: - JACS (Junior Adaptive Baby Carrier) This is a modular and adaptable soft structured baby carrying system designed for dads (although Mums can use it too!) It comes [...]
11 May 2015
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Barking Mad We are a nation of cat and dog lovers. We love our furry little friends so much that we spend an eye watering £18,000 over their life span keeping them happy and healthy. With such a lucrative industry, it is no surprise that a number of inventors and entrepreneurs are keen to get [...]
7 May 2015
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How 3D Printing & Rapid Prototyping Empower Inventors The technical definition of rapid prototyping is a group of techniques employed by inventors to prepare a scale model of a specific part or assembly design using three-dimensional computer aid design (CAD). This process is also known as layered manufacturing, solid free-form manufacturing, and computer automated manufacturing. [...]
15 April 2015
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Crowdfunding Latest News in the First Quarter of 2015 In 1997, both the Internet and crowdfunding were new concepts in the UK. Crowdfunding originally gave business owners who were frustrated with the application process and structure of traditional bank loans the opportunity to raise funds according to their own terms. A donation in exchange for [...]
25 February 2015
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The Smart Kettle with a vision is coming soon Following our article on the Internet of things, Is the Internet of Things (IoT) the next big tech revolution?, here is an example of a day to day product that has been revisited and turn into a new product idea. Our clients Robert Hill and Richard [...]
19 December 2014
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Another new product idea on the market. Bungee Spongee® Congratulation to our client Leon Mead for launching his new product idea on the market. Bungee Spongee® is an absorbent sponge which can be dipped into water over the side of a boat or pier, in order to bring new water up to clean equipment and [...]
7 November 2014
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Cuff-Clip-Bag™ – to keep your belonging safe on the beach 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 [...]
