12 September 2024 by James Mcinerny | Comments are off for this post In a world saturated with innovations, it’s easy to think that your idea may not make a difference. However, even the smallest concepts can spark change, transform industries, and improve lives. Whether you've had an idea for a new product, app, t-shirt or snack, the world may need your idea more than you think. Here [...]
20 August 2024 by James Mcinerny | Comments are off for this post Taking an idea more seriously is about moving from casual consideration to meaningful action. Here are some signs that an idea could be worth more of your attention. You keep coming back to it Persistent thoughts about an idea over weeks, months or even years could suggest it is something you are deeply passionate about. [...]
14 August 2024 by Barbara Bouffard | Comments are off for this post The Road to Breaking Records: MATE X's Crowdfunding Success In the bustling streets of Copenhagen, where 62% of the population bikes to work daily, siblings Julie and Christian found inspiration for a game-changing idea. While the city’s cycling infrastructure is top-notch, they recognised that not every town is as bike-friendly. To make cycling more accessible [...]
6 August 2024 by James Mcinerny | Comments are off for this post Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation, recently announced the launch of its latest Smart Grants competition. This initiative is set to invest up to £25 million in projects that promise to deliver significant economic impacts for the UK. This is a great opportunity for innovators with game-changing ideas to secure substantial funding and [...]
23 July 2024 by James Mcinerny | Comments are off for this post Today we're reviewing some of the best ideas to develop according to Y Combinator, the powerhouse behind many of today’s most successful start-ups. Who is Y Combinator? Y Combinator is a leading start-up accelerator known for its unparalleled expertise in nurturing early-stage start-ups. Based in San Francisco, Y Combinator has been the launchpad for groundbreaking [...]
12 July 2024 by Barbara Bouffard | Comments are off for this post Glasgow students sweep the board at product design awards Winner creates self-powered cleaning device for feminine products Congratulations go to students from Glasgow School of Art, who have achieved an unprecedented clean sweep, filling the first three places in this year’s Design Innovation in Plastics (DIP) competition with their brilliant off-grid products. We are thrilled [...]
5 July 2024 by James Mcinerny | Comments are off for this post At Innovate Design, we believe in the power of innovation and entrepreneurship. Stepping away from the constraints of a traditional 9-5 job to create your own product business can be a transformative journey. Whether you have an idea for a product, fashion item, app or recipe, here are five reasons why you should consider exploring [...]
29 November 2023 by James Mcinerny | 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 [...]
11 July 2023 by James Mcinerny | 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 [...]
8 July 2023 by Barbara Bouffard | Comments are off for this post Design Competition Winning Dublin student creates new flossing device for teeth cleaning Many congratulations to Christopher Kenny, a student from Technological University Dublin, who has won this year’s Design Innovation in Plastics (DIP) competition with an ingenious bathroom item. We would also like to congratulate Innovates' winner Kyle Farquhar, a student from Edinburgh Napier University. [...]
