Manufacturing in the UK vs China: The trials of getting a new product to market as a young startup
Although UK inventors may have been behind products such as the Dyson airblade hand dryer, the Brompton bicycle and the wind-up radio, the country’s manufacturing sector has declined significantly in recent years – However, it is still currently contributing 11% of GVA. Joanna Montgomery, whilst studying for a Master’s degree in digital media and interaction […]
Successful crowdfunding is more than just raising funds
There is a great opportunity for UK entrepreneurs but working smart is key to growth and success. Although crowdfunding ticks the funding box, it can bolster other crucial aspects of your business as you grow. You have your business idea or even a prototype of your product, but you’ve hit a stumbling block: Money. VCs […]
Editorial Spotlight – Timothée Le Quesne’s Energysquare Invention
This week’s editorial spotlight falls on Timothée Le Quesne’s Energysquare invention reforming the way we charge our smart devices. The technology behind Energysquare charges multiple smart devices at the same rate as a traditional plug – It is also water-resistant and shatter-proof. The user simply access the energy via a sticker at the back of their device. Timothée Le Quesne, 22, […]
Tio – Peter Spence (Co-Founder)
Peter Spence’s Tio device challenges the next generation of inventors with a new creative way of helping children learn and play at the same time. The Tio kit can quickly build app-controlled toys and inventions with everyday objects and materials – It uses a free iOS/Android app to communicate wirelessly with the invention. Peter’s childhood […]