Innovation
... anticipating the future
We recognise the importance of the human dimension in the innovation process and believe in using creativity and futures thinking to inspire people, develop new skills and encourage positive attitudes towards technology and business.
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Design Audits - analysing your product portfolio and internal design processes
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Exemplar Products - providing practical support & funding for demonstrator products
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Design Performance - advising on all aspects of the product development process
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Capacity Building - providing specialist help to build up internal design capability
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Innovation skills - developing competence to operate in the new ‘open marketplace’
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Connect 2 Ideas - identifying & acquiring technology opportunities from worldwide sources
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Technology road mapping - capturing key trends & drivers which will define your future business
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European engagement - building effective research & business partnerships across Europe
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Promotion of science - encouraging the uptake of science related subjects amongst young people
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Enterprise in schools - supporting the enterprise curriculum in schools
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Community enterprise - providing opportunities for developing a more enterprising community
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Incubation and start-up - offering new businesses support in marketing, technology, & finance
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Case studies
- Alnwick Lindisfarne Middle School
Youngsters in Northumberland worked on a real life design challenges to create innovative survival products and techn...
- Future Matters (Project)
Since 1999, the Foresight team at RTC North has worked with 2000 individuals, 700 companies, 100 schools and a host o...
- Education Futures (Project)
Encouraging creativity and innovation, the Education Futures project at RTC North aims to introduce futures thinking,...
Latest news
- RTC North is awarded FP7 consultancy contract in Yorkshire
RTC North has been awarded a major contract to provide consultancy to organisations in Yorkshire and Humber wishing to access funding for research and development.
