Submit your idea

Got an idea with potential? We’d love to hear about it so we can explore the opportunities and work with you to decide the best route forward.

Before you begin

If you haven’t met with us yet, please ​get in touch first so we can arrange a time to discuss your idea. 

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What information do I need?

Spending a little time preparing now will help us assess your idea quickly and accurately.  

Here are some useful prompts to think about before you start: 

 

  • Potential applications – Where could your idea be used, and in what setting?  
  • Value and impact – What problem does it solve, and who benefits from it? 
  • What’s new – What makes your idea different from what’s already out there? 
  • Possible partners – Are there organisations, companies or funders who might be interested? 

  • Who was involved – Who contributed to the idea, data, prototypes, funding or background research? 

     

You don’t need to have every answer – we’re here to help you work through the details. 

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Share your idea

We’ll ask you to complete an Intellectual Property Record form, which is a short form capturing the essential details of your idea.  You can complete the form yourself, or reach out at any stage if you’d like support – we’re here to help.

Once we’ve received and reviewed your form, we’ll be in touch to discuss your idea in more depth, answer any questions, and outline the next steps. 

Next step: protecting your idea
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Ready to discuss your idea?

Get in touch with us and let's get the conversation started. We'd love to hear about your idea and work out how we can help you take it forward. 

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