Top hardware accelerators & innovation hubs for founders in 2026 Hardware and embedded tech startups succeed faster when they plug into the right place. If you’re building a product, it’s helpful to be part of a community as well as get tangible support like access to prototyping tools, DFM guidance, supplier networks, regulatory expertise and…
Prototype to production: A guide to DFM for electronics products By Dr Valarie Lynch, Founder and Chairman of ANDTr Design for Manufacture (DFM) is the discipline of making design choices that let you produce reliably, cost-effectively and at volume. For embedded electronics, this includes product design, assemblies, testability, supply-chain choices and serviceability. Getting DFM right…
From lab to launch: New UK accelerator opens to help UK electronics start-ups scale Press Release – 22nd October, London, UK 12-week programme led by Dr Nicola Wheeler-Thorn, CEO & MD, and award-winning Dr Valerie Lynch, Founder and Chairman at AND Technology Research Neucin Design, Arrow Electronics, ARISE ARU, and the University of Essex, among…
Meet our mentors: How startup mentors accelerate innovation Startup mentors are seasoned professionals who guide founders through technical hurdles, business strategy, and the emotional rollercoaster of entrepreneurship. They bring experience, perspective, and networks. For embedded hardware startups – where design, compliance, and manufacturing risks are high – the right mentor can be the difference between…