The DTI provides a range of solutions that offer practical support and encouragement at the different stages of the innovation process.
DTI service providing support dedicated to helping UK businesses improve their competitiveness by identifying and accessing innovative technologies and practices from overseas
The UK's Government-led Foresight programme brings people, knowledge and ideas together to look ahead and prepare for the future.
OST leads for Government in supporting excellent science, engineering and technology and their uses to benefit society and the economy.
A strategic partnership through which the UK’s eight Research Councils work together to champion the research, training and innovation they support.
Business and higher education gateway benefit each other through the sharing of ideas, resources and facilities. HERO details how businesses can work with HE for successful graduate recruitment.
The IEE is an innovative international organisation for electronics, electrical, manufacturing and IT professionals, with specifically tailored products, services and qualifications to meet the needs of today's technology industry
Dedicated to improving the competitiveness of UK industry through more effective interaction between the science and technology base and industry.
Expert Research Service in business information, market research, patents and IP searching. Or visit the Business & IP Centre for free on-site access to the world's most comprehensive collection of market, company, copyright, trademarks and patents information.
National membership organisation for inventors, patent agents and people with an interest in inventions and innovation
SchemeFinder provides a “gateway” into Government and European Schemes and Programmes that support research, innovation, and technology transfer within the UK’s industry and academic base
yet2 is the marketplace for licensable technologies from all over the world. We help you make non-intuitive connections to buyers from places you never thought of looking.
“Aiming to create and coordinate the biggest and best R&D department in the world”
The MIT Lemelson Program has released an Inventor’s Handbook addressing concerns and questions of aspiring entrepreneurs. Focused on the US patent system, but with more general guidance appropriate for UK readers.
Business Link has published a guide to help SMEs considering of working with universities and colleges, with details of all government-sponsored support schemes.
A quick guide for SMEs on how to succeed through innovation (note: this is a PDF document download).
InnoCentive® is an exciting web-based community matching top scientists to relevant R&D challenges facing leading companies from around the globe.
Delivers you an extensive programme of understanding workshops and opportunities for bespoke or collaborative research and development projects focused on the key and emerging technologies to enhance consumer products and packaging.
PML Advisory Group, a service of the Packaging Materials Link providing you with free technical advice from leading experts in the packaging materials world
Faraday Packaging Partnership is a member’s organisation, uniquely placed at the interface between academia and the packaging industry
Discover how design perspectives can add value and insight to your product development process