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…
ARTICLE Mental Health Awareness Week 2021: Connecting with nature and incorporating it into your wellbeing strategy A recent study on the mental health impacts of the pandemic showed that going for walks outside was ranked as one of our top coping strategies and 45% said being surrounded by nature was vital for their mental health.…
ARTICLE The Software Design Philosophy: Discussing Code Complexity Design Philosphy Software design is the process by which an agent creates a specification of a software artefact intended to accomplish goals, using a set of primitive components subject to constraints. As the software and design project becomes more and more complex, there are chances it might reach pinnacle of…
ARTICLE The importance of software requirements “Working software over comprehensive documentation” is a statement that is part of the Agile Manifesto. At a quick glance, this statement may insinuate that documentation isn’t required or worthy when creating software. However, this is a mistake to think that. What this statement implies is that it is all…