Find support for inventors

Introduction

Every year thousands of people think they may have invented a unique product or component. But there's a lot of work to do before they can exploit it commercially - from checking that the invention is original, to building a prototype.

There's a wide range of support available to individual inventors and small businesses looking to develop innovative ideas and technologies.

This guide explains where inventors can get the support and advice they need at different stages of their product's development.

Subjects covered in this guide

• Introduction
• Help in establishing your invention's originality
• Get legal help on intellectual property
• Take your invention to market
• Get support from other inventors
• Help developing your idea
• Find manufacturers to build a prototype
• Help to ensure products are safe
• Attract funding for your invention
• Here's how I got support for my invention

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