Inventors' Club

The Business & IP Centre was launched in 2006 with the aim to support businesses, entrepreneurs and inventors grow their organisations across a range of industries.Providing small business advice, support and resources the Centre has been used by more than 500,000 individuals, a number that increases alongside our offering of business support.The success is partly due to the free business resources available to anyone who wants to use our comprehensive collection of databases and publications, as well as a great number of workshops, advice sessions and other events.

British Library, Business & IP Centre

British Library Business & IP Centre

Registration is from 5:40pm – prompt start at 6:00pmWhilst many of us spot the potential for a new product or a new piece of technology, the harsh realities of research and development, prototyping, manufacturing and distribution often mean that few of those ideas make it to market.At this event, we will be talking to innovators who have already brought their products to market or who just have a “new idea” to discuss. Join us to learn about the journey, the problems to overcome and useful tips about bringing a new product to market.The Inventors' Club is brought to you by the Business &amp; IP Centre in collaboration with:Bob LindseyA Chartered Engineer with a wide experience of marketing and business management, who has spent over twenty years advising entrepreneurs and small businesses on getting their new products to market. He regularly runs Innovation Clinics at the British Library.Innovators who would like to present their idea should contact Bob Lindsey on blindsey@thamesproductions.co.ukMark SheahanMark is a valued collaborator of the Business &amp; IP Centre and for over 16 years. Mark volunteers his time with the Business &amp; IP Centre on two Thursdays every month as the British Library's Inventor in Residence, helping over 1,000 aspiring innovators with their inventions. The Founder and Owner of Compgen Ltd and Culgen Ltd and the Chairman at Morgan Goodwin Ltd.Richard HicksRichard, an experienced Product Designer and Entrepreneur, completes our expert panel providing insightful feedback.Speakers:<ol><li>Zach Weissand is working in the field of Assistive Technology / EdTech hardware. He is developing a modular under-desk console designed to support concentration and focus through subtle foot engagement. He will present his ideas for feedback.</li><li>Wajahat Kiani has an idea for a “mobile-charging-attachment”. He will present his idea as a product he would buy if it was available but needs feedback to determine whether anyone else would see this as a “useful” or even a “must-have” product.</li></ol>

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