Innovate

Use design to commercialise your products and services

“We had technology and we had a team but we had to present ourselves in a way that made people take the proposition seriously”. Billy Boyle, Owlstone

If innovative technology is fundamental to your business we can help you maximise its commercial potential.

South East Design’s Innovate programme provides free intensive support to technology venture organisations that own the license to, or have their own intellectual property.

The benefits

The benefits of the Innovate programme are huge. 80% of participants report an increased ability to raise finance.

In addition Innovate will help you:

get to market quicker
create better products and services
generate more income
create customer focused products
build a stronger business.

How it works

Our free Technology Venture Workshops will show you how using design can make your business a better investment prospect. They also provide an opportunity to find out if Innovate is the right programme for your organisation.

The Innovate programme then begins with an intensive three-day workshop. Working with your peers and a highly experienced Design Council approved Design Associate, you’ll have the time to explore potential design opportunities and prepare a detailed plan to implement your projects.

Over the following 12 months your Design Associate will help and support you as your projects progress. As well as advising on practical matters, such as choosing and briefing designers, your Design Associate will also help you keep your project on track.

As your projects develop so will your skills. Participating in the Innovate programme will provide your organisation with the skills required to: