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…
A complete guide to rapid prototyping for electronics startups Rapid prototyping transforms ideas into physical products you can test, iterate, and validate at speed. For electronics startups, that means moving beyond plans to prototypes that demonstrate the electrical, mechanical, and software functions your product needs to succeed in the real world. This guide explains what…
What is an electronics breadboard? Everything you need to start prototyping An electronics breadboard is the simplest, quickest way to turn a circuit idea into a testable reality. For startups building embedded products, breadboards let you trial sensors, radio modules and control electronics without soldering – all before committing to a custom PCB. This post…
What is an embedded tech accelerator? How to turn ideas into physical reality Developing an embedded electronic product (smart wearables, IoT devices, medtech gadgets, etc.) requires significant time, capital and expertise. The journey from vision to reality will inevitably twist and turn. For instance, hardware development is notoriously complex: 97% of hardware startups miss initial…
CASE STUDY Securing FDA and CE Marking approval for HoloCare AS’s Class IIb medical device [Sassy_Social_Share] CASE STUDY Securing FDA and CE Marking approval for HoloCare AS’s Class IIb medical device [Sassy_Social_Share] Delivered compliant technical file documentation to achieve market approvals Healthcare startup, specialising in augmented reality application for surgical planning. Outcome Integrated seamlessly: With…
CASE STUDY Turning occupancy data into actionable insights CASE STUDY Turning occupancy data into actionable insightsDemonstrator to enable business insights based on real estate occupancy. We developed a demonstrator system in an office environment that showcased how meeting rooms were used by staff. Outcome Developed and deployed a real-time location monitoring system, providing accurate occupancy…
CASE STUDY Geofencing device for roaming livestock. CASE STUDY Geofencing device for roaming livestock.Prototype built within just 4 weeks to trial with farming sites around UK. We partnered with AgriBot to develop a livestock smart monitoring system for roaming and grazing livestock. Outcome Developed a robust and reliable cow tracking system, the Grazor Cow Tracker,…