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Creating a new product development team
Build teams that can bring different skills into your product or service development and work together effectively
Screening new product or service ideas
How to evaluate if your business idea is viable, and what criteria to use to screen new product or service ideas
What is CE marking?
CE marking is a record of a product's compliance with EU legislation, and it is mandatory for certain categories of products
How to place CE marking on a product
Steps you must follow to affix CE marking to your product, including conformity assessment, technical files and EU Declaration of Conformity
Rules on using the CE marking
How to affix CE marking on your product and follow the rules for reproducing the CE marking logo
CE marking enforcement and documentation
Information on CE marking documentation and enforcement, including who is responsible and what are potential penalties for misuse of CE marking
Conditional access technology
How conditional access technology enables you to allow access to encoded broadcasts
Copy protection devices
Information on technologies that are available to protect your intellectual property and prevent counterfeiting
Confidentiality agreements
How to use confidentiality agreements to protect your business when sharing secret information with others
Database right
Databases can be valuable commercial assets - you can protect their structure through copyright or their content through the sui generis database right
Protecting plant varieties with Plant Breeders' Rights
How new varieties of plant and seeds are protected by Plant Breeders' Right
External research and development
How to outsource your research and development and the benefits of commissioning it externally
Innovate UK open funding competitions
Information about Innovate UK’s funding opportunities open to any innovative business, from any sector
Categories of R&D supported by Innovate UK
Innovate UK funds different categories of research and development (R&D) activities to support a wide range of sectors
The design audit
What is a design audit, how to conduct one, and what are the related advantages to your business
What should a workplace first aid kit include?
A list of what should be included in your business' first-aid box, such as plasters and dressings, and what you should not include in your first aid box
The benefits of involving employees in health and safety
Benefits of involving your employees in managing health and safety include gaining more information about risks and staff taking ownership of safety
Significance of intangible assets to innovation
How to identify the different assets of your innovation start-up and use intangible assets, such as patents, designs and trade marks, to raise funds for your business
Exit strategies for innovation start-ups
Common exit strategies for innovation start-ups, including acquisition and IPO, and how to plan for exit
How to apply for Innovate UK funding
Who can apply for Innovate UK funding, and what projects are eligible for support