Design Innovation Support Consultancy

Concept to Market

The development of new products is vital to business success and should not be left to chance. Design is a business process, which can and should be managed. This way, with a sound understanding of the chosen market sector the risk of developing and introducing new products is greatly reduced and a successful outcome, more likely. At ip21 we offer a unique service to support our clients in this exciting and often profitable process, using experienced and accredited staff, putting all aspects into a business context.

ip21 can assist with all or any of the services outlined below:

• Diagnostic based start using SFEDI accredited staff.
• Project plan prepared.
• Any grant or business support opportunities explored.
• Intellectual Property issues addressed using qualified IPR attorneys.
• Necessary practical skills identified and gaps highlighted.
• Design brief prepared.
• Materials and manufacturing issues identified.
• Relevant expertise; identified, found and briefed.
• Commercial considerations identified.
• Project management to an agreed timetable.
• Supervision of; models, prototypes, testing, type approvals, etc.
• Commercial considerations addressed e.g. approaches to, VC, Business Angels.
• R&D Tax Credit Advice.
• Licensing opportunities supported.