New product development, invention and design
Information regarding the stages involved in new product development, from developing the idea to taking the product to the market place.
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Foresight
Utilises the very latest knowledge management technology to predict future opportunities for business
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Funding for invention
The DTIs technological support service which provides grants to help individuals and SMEs review their use of technology and develop technologically innovative products and processes.
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Global technology forum
Technology marketplace for buying and selling inventions
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Globalwatchonline
Provides up-to-the-minute data on business and technology developments worldwide, with the aim of improving the competitiveness of UK industry
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Institute of Inventors
Helps all private inventors with the evaluation of new ideas, gadgets and inventions, prototype drawings, patent specifications, etc.
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Institute of Patentees and Inventors
Outline of the various means of protecting trade marks, inventions and designs, written in plain English.
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Inventors
A Business Link site devised specially for inventors, with many useful contacts, including product testing, patents and trade marks.
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Inventors' handbook
Guide to the process of invention and innovation, including the development of an idea into a real product
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Trevor Baylis Foundation
Brainchild of Trevor Baylis, the foundation offers impartial advice to inventors on the feasibility of their ideas and available funding options.
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