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The British Inventors Society (BIS) was formed in
December 2003. The team that came together includes leading
inventors and innovators, academics and entrepreneurs who share a
common belief – that invention is the vital spark that
drives the world’s technology and new orders of wealth
creation.
We plan a four-pronged initiative greatly to improve the
prospects of all inventors, individual or institutional. That is,
to educate and accredit inventors through off-line learning up to
Masters of Invention level (the first-of-its-kind MSc course
recently initiated by Kingston University); to join regional
inventors’ clubs with local universities and technical
colleges for their mutually exploitative benefit; to engage with
funding agencies including both public and private sector; and to
create and improve the take up of inventions on a national,
eventually international, level.
http://www.thebis.org/index.php
Inventors Clubs Links National and International
http://www.thebis.org/clubs/
DTI
Business Link
Business Link is an easy to use business support, advice
and information service managed by the DTI. Local presence across
England, managed by business people for business people, means we
are uniquely placed to identify business support services from
across the government, voluntary and private sectors.
To find your nearest operator, either search by your postcode,
browse the list below, or call 0845 600 9 006 (minicom 0845 606
2666) - you will be connected directly to your nearest Business
Link.
http://www.businesslink.gov.uk/bdotg/action/home
Help for Inventors and Innovators:
http://www.businesslink.gov.uk/bdotg/action/layer?topicId=1074298365&tc=000KW021153182
Chartered
Institute of Patent Agents
The Chartered Institute of Patent Agents (CIPA), the
professional and examining body for patent agents (also known as
patent attorneys) in the UK.
The Institute was founded in 1882 and was incorporated by Royal
Charter in 1891. It represents virtually all the 1,500 registered
patent attorneys in the UK whether they practice in industry or
in private practice. Total membership is over 3,000 and includes
trainee patent attorneys and other professionals with an interest
in intellectual property matters.
http://www.cipa.org.uk/pages/home
European
Business Angels Network
The European Business Angels Network is a non profit
association which has the purpose of :
Encouraging the exchange of experience among business angels
networks and encouraging " best practice "
Promoting recognition of business angels networks Contributing to
working out and carrying out local, regional and national
programmes of assistance to the creation and development of a
positive environment for business angels activities.
EBAN's members are all professional in matching informal
investors (Business Angels) and entrepreneurs. Membership in EBAN
ensures you access to the largest European network of contacts in
the Business Angels field.
EBAN, as the European Network of Business Angel networks is not
in direct contact with investors or entrepreneurs.
If you are a potential investor or entrepreneur, contact directly
the EBAN member organisation in your country of interest.
http://www.eban.org/
About OurExtranet
A communications and collaboration tool for all those involved in providing public funded business support services to SMEs throughout the UK.
Working together to provide better products and services:
The No-Nonsense Guide to Small Business
Funding
- how to fund a new venture from scratch or for the first few
months of trading.
The Guide looks at self-financing, getting a bank loan,
investment from friends and family, equity finance, grants and
the prudent management of cash flow.
http://www.sbsextra.net/
Institute
of Patentees and Inventors
Why is the Institute needed?
Each year approximately 20,000 patents are applied for by UK
residents.
About 20% of these applications are by individuals, rather than
companies or academic institutions. With the success rate of
getting patented ideas to the market being only 2%, the inventor
needs all the assistance available. The Institute of Patentees
and Inventors is a non-profit making association of over 1,000
members who pay an annual subscription. It offers its members
advice and guidance on all aspects of inventing from idea
conception to innovation and development.
http://www.invent.org.uk
Creating New Product Ideas
The key to business growth, profitability and sustainability is to continually bring new products and services to an awaiting market or opening up new markets. Innovating companies will stay one step ahead of their competitors as well as being able to respond to changing markets and customers. Pera can help you as we have helped many others.
Pera helps clients to innovate their products and processes, developing new business and opportunities.
http://www.pera.com/website/clientsandcasestudies/creatingnewproductideas.aspx
The South West of England Regional Development Agency
was established in 1999. Our most important role is to ensure the
long-term economic success of the region.
Central
to the long-term economic success of South West England will be
making sure the region has the right skills among its workforce,
the most innovative businesses, and a high quality environment,
both physical and cultural.
www.southwestrda.org.uk
The VCR Venture Capital Directory
The VCR Directory™ has been published since 1983 and now comprises details of 3,000 venture capital and private equity investors across Europe. These range from large private equity firms with multinational operations to small investors managing a handful of portfolio investments. It also includes corporate venturers and business angel networks. The database is growing with new investors being added all the time.
The database is
available online at www.vcrdirectory.net™
Information on the database includes contact details, description
of activities and investment criteria. It also contains details
of executives and their photos and details of portfolio
companies.
The VCR Directory™ is owned by TMRM Ltd, a company
registered in England which is also VAT registered.
TMRM also operates www.angelnews.co.uk a free commercial news
service for early stage funded companies. It was founded when
Modwenna became conscious that the lack of information about the
companies following a funding, means that investors are left in
the dark about how their investments are doing and that the
investors who decided not to invest often cannot find out about
the ones they missed and therefore cannot learn how good their
judgement really is! She hopes that this angelnews will assist in
this process.
World Video Business - WVB® is the leading provider of e-business integrated solutions and business opportunities to support the internationalization of SMEs. Our Business Plan (form), Import Export, International Tenders and Joint Venture, Concessions, Contract Models (form) and Customs & Trade areas, providing business information and downloadable form-layout, will be a very useful source to those SMEs who want to be updated on worldwide business opportunities. Register to us and subscribe our services so you'll help your company increase sales, decrease supplier costs, and find new business relations.
http://www.worldvideobusiness.com/index.php
xénos is the Wales Business Angel Network - a business introduction service which introduces investors to companies seeking growth funding and who are prepared in return to offer an equity share in the business
Investment is the lifeblood of any company, but Welsh companies have not found it as easy to attract capital investment as those in other UK regions. However, over the last few years Welsh companies have been able to turn to our Business Angels Network that brings together companies and the investors they need.
As a start-up or established company you have the opportunity to sell an equity interest to finance your growth aspirations. Investors are often able to give you the benefit of their commercial experience to ensure that the injection of capital really works.
The network matches and introduces potential Business Angels on its register to SMEs. It matches you with individuals who will provide opportunities for exciting and long-term prospects. At present, the Finance Wales business angels have funds of more than £20million available for investment in Welsh SMEs.
FUNDING
DEVELOPMENT
WITHOUT LOSING CONTROL OF THE INVENTION
IDC
Commercialisation Manger - Troy White
ABC Online’s Catapult Website Article
Raising money to develop a new product is one of the more
difficult challenges facing entrepreneurs and small businesses as
they start to commercialise their intellectual property.
It’s often a catch 22 situation were you may need additional
funds to complete testing, conduct market research or even build
a prototype but without these things in place, potential
investors may perceive this initial investment as too risky.
http://www.innovation.org.au/Funding-your-invention.pdf
| "The
Virtual Company" “innovention” Professor David Nicholas MBE |
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David Nicholas was a brilliant innovator and a tireless promoter of the long-term potential of “innovention” – a term he introduced to link invention with innovation. David Nicholas pioneered The Virtual Company concept and has increased the national inventor / start-up conversion rate for turning incredible ideas into credible businesses by a factor of six. A virtual company is formed when a team of experts work together with a lone inventor to bring an invention to market. The experts work for no fee, but in exchange for virtual shares in a virtual company, which convert into real shares when funds are secured.
The (Kingston) Enterprise Exchange was proud to employ David from September to December 2004. Sadly, David died on 17th December 2004, leaving a wife and three grown-up children. He died at his desk doing what he enjoyed, helping inventors.
http://www.kingston.ac.uk/~kuweb/business-services/inventors/D.N.-%20profile.doc
| The Venture
Capital Paradigm Philip Treleaven Professor
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For many years, nearly every high-technology start-up has been built on the dream of raising millions of dollars of venture capital, working frantically for two to three years to build value, then going public or selling the venture for a vast amount of money. We call this the Venture Capital paradigm, and argue it is unrealistic for aspiring UK entrepreneurs, such as university staff and students.
Our Virtual Company paradigm encourages aspiring entrepreneurs to identify a moneymaking idea, assemble a team, explore new markets and grow the business organically. We teach (and practice) that while investment, IPO, trade sale and other forms of harvest are desirable outcomes, entrepreneurs should not overlook the option of creating durable businesses that they intended to operate personally for a considerable part of their career.
Although not appropriate for all new ventures, we believe the Virtual Company is a viable option in the UK for many entrepreneurs who are seeking to create high-technology ventures. We also encourage technologists to consider founding new ventures as a natural, early and career-boosting step, even if their ultimate aspirations are to work within established businesses.
http://www.cs.ucl.ac.uk/staff/P.Treleaven/include/research.html
Scams To Watch For (If you are seeking investment)
"....there are thousands of fraudulent companies and fraudulent middlemen who make their living scamming"
http://www.eagletraders.com/venture_capital/venture_fraud.htm
Inventor
Help:
Free Patent GuidePatent FAQ, Do-it-yourself Guide Protect Your
Inventions & Ideas
www.theoffering.com/patents
Invention Need a Part?Design, price & order custom parts
online. Free CAD software download.www.eMachineShop.com
Patent InformationInformation on patents, trademarks and
copyrights. Legal analysis
www.ewoss.com
Exploitation Service Businesses:
Free Invention Info & DVD
Learn how to market your invention Promote your idea. Get started
now! www.invent-tech.com
Wanted: Inventors & Ideas
Does your Idea have Potential? Visit now for a Free Inventor Kit www.InventorsHelpline.Info
Free Info for Inventors
Inventions, Ideas, New Products, Patent Services. UK sales
offices. www.InventHelp.com
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