A FASTER RETURN ON INVESTMENT

A FASTER RETURN ON INVESTMENT

Commercialising Innovation, Delivering Results

By combining cutting-edge design with strategic implementation, we deliver results that drive growth and success. Partner with us to bring your innovative products to life and set new standards in excellence.

OUR CLIENTS

OUR CLIENTS

OUR SERVICES

OUR SERVICES

OUR SERVICES

Complete solution, unmatched expertise

Our experienced team oversees every phase of your product journey, from
initial concept to market launch, ensuring precision and care through the
entire process.

Product Realisation

With over 25 years of experience, we excel in creating commercially successful products through a refined, reliable development process.

Product & Concept Validation

We assure fitness for purpose of our products through a diligent discovery and verification process.

Prototyping & Small Scale Manufacture

One of our strengths is our ability to rapidly make, test and iterate evolutions of the product at a cost effective pricepoint.

Regulatory Review & Compliance Strategy

We have over 15 years experience of regulatory compliance with medical device legislation in europe, USA and the UK which enables us to review and advise on regulatory strategies in house.

Funding & Comercialisation

We have collectively raised in excess of over 10M pounds from public and private sector sources for businesses in which we have been directly involved and contributed as advisors to the raising of a further 25 Million.

IP Review & Strategy

Most of our projects lead to novel intelectual property and we routinely review freedom to operate and advise on opportunities for strategic protection through patent applications.

Product Realisation

With over 25 years of experience, we excel in creating commercially successful products through a refined, reliable development process.

Product & Concept Validation

We assure fitness for purpose of our products through a diligent discovery and verification process.

Prototyping & Small Scale Manufacture

One of our strengths is our ability to rapidly make, test and iterate evolutions of the product at a cost effective pricepoint.

Regulatory Review & Compliance Strategy

We have over 15 years experience of regulatory compliance with medical device legislation in europe, USA and the UK which enables us to review and advise on regulatory strategies in house.

Funding & Comercialisation

We have collectively raised in excess of over 10M pounds from public and private sector sources for businesses in which we have been directly involved and contributed as advisors to the raising of a further 25 Million.

IP Review & Strategy

Most of our projects lead to novel intelectual property and we routinely review freedom to operate and advise on opportunities for strategic protection through patent applications.

Product Realisation

With over 25 years of experience, we excel in creating commercially successful products through a refined, reliable development process.

Product & Concept Validation

We assure fitness for purpose of our products through a diligent discovery and verification process.

Prototyping & Small Scale Manufacture

One of our strengths is our ability to rapidly make, test and iterate evolutions of the product at a cost effective pricepoint.

Regulatory Review & Compliance Strategy

We have over 15 years experience of regulatory compliance with medical device legislation in europe, USA and the UK which enables us to review and advise on regulatory strategies in house.

Funding & Comercialisation

We have collectively raised in excess of over 10M pounds from public and private sector sources for businesses in which we have been directly involved and contributed as advisors to the raising of a further 25 Million.

IP Review & Strategy

Most of our projects lead to novel intelectual property and we routinely review freedom to operate and advise on opportunities for strategic protection through patent applications.

Product Realisation

With over 25 years of experience, we excel in creating commercially successful products through a refined, reliable development process.

Product & Concept Validation

We assure fitness for purpose of our products through a diligent discovery and verification process.

Prototyping & Small Scale Manufacture

One of our strengths is our ability to rapidly make, test and iterate evolutions of the product at a cost effective pricepoint.

Regulatory Review & Compliance Strategy

We have over 15 years experience of regulatory compliance with medical device legislation in europe, USA and the UK which enables us to review and advise on regulatory strategies in house.

Funding & Comercialisation

We have collectively raised in excess of over 10M pounds from public and private sector sources for businesses in which we have been directly involved and contributed as advisors to the raising of a further 25 Million.

IP Review & Strategy

Most of our projects lead to novel intelectual property and we routinely review freedom to operate and advise on opportunities for strategic protection through patent applications.

WHO WE ARE

WHO WE ARE

WHO WE ARE

Crucible Innovations

Your partner for innovative device development.

Transforming Ideas,
into Impactful Products

We specialise in turning cutting-edge ideas into high-impact products, ensuring they meet user requirements, regulatory compliance, and commercial viability.

Collaborating,
for Innovation

We work with inventors, Investors, network partners, and other stakeholders to transform promising innovations into products that positively impact users' lives.

Expertise,
in Regulatory and Commercial Success

Our approach ensures products are both regulatory compliant and commercially viable. We turn innovative concepts into tangible devices with our expert knowledge and experience.

OUR PROJECTS

OUR PROJECTS

OUR PROJECTS

Innovate faster with Crucible Innovations

Quick Block

Crucible was a sub-contractor on a DSTL (Defence Science and Technology Laboratory) funded project to develop rapidly deployable protection for use on the front line. 


Our challenge was to re-design and prototype an established rapidly deployable construction solution for faster deployment, faster removal and improved ballistic protection.

Quick Block

Crucible was a sub-contractor on a DSTL (Defence Science and Technology Laboratory) funded project to develop rapidly deployable protection for use on the front line. 


Our challenge was to re-design and prototype an established rapidly deployable construction solution for faster deployment, faster removal and improved ballistic protection.

Quick Block

Crucible was a sub-contractor on a DSTL (Defence Science and Technology Laboratory) funded project to develop rapidly deployable protection for use on the front line. 


Our challenge was to re-design and prototype an established rapidly deployable construction solution for faster deployment, faster removal and improved ballistic protection.

Active Needle

Active Needle was founded by RSE Enterprise Fellow Muhammad Sadiq to commercialise his ultrasound guided needle visualisation technology for biopsy and regional anaesthesia developed during his PhD at the University of Dundee. 


We worked with Muhammad to help him refine his business plan and financial model and to develop his value proposition and investment pitch.

Active Needle

Active Needle was founded by RSE Enterprise Fellow Muhammad Sadiq to commercialise his ultrasound guided needle visualisation technology for biopsy and regional anaesthesia developed during his PhD at the University of Dundee. 


We worked with Muhammad to help him refine his business plan and financial model and to develop his value proposition and investment pitch.

Active Needle

Active Needle was founded by RSE Enterprise Fellow Muhammad Sadiq to commercialise his ultrasound guided needle visualisation technology for biopsy and regional anaesthesia developed during his PhD at the University of Dundee. 


We worked with Muhammad to help him refine his business plan and financial model and to develop his value proposition and investment pitch.

Visual Fixation System

Provide a Visual Fixation solution that allows an Optometrist the ability to capture and hold a patient's gaze.  


The product will primarily be focused for use on patients with learning disabilities or autism.

Visual Fixation System

Provide a Visual Fixation solution that allows an Optometrist the ability to capture and hold a patient's gaze.  


The product will primarily be focused for use on patients with learning disabilities or autism.

Visual Fixation System

Provide a Visual Fixation solution that allows an Optometrist the ability to capture and hold a patient's gaze.  


The product will primarily be focused for use on patients with learning disabilities or autism.

Step Sense

Step sense is an AI software solution designed to interpret gait from video files and signpost metrics to diagnose, manage and monitor chronic musculoskeletal and neurological conditions. 


The challenge was to develop an investable proposition in the context of technology, applications, and the market.

Step Sense

Step sense is an AI software solution designed to interpret gait from video files and signpost metrics to diagnose, manage and monitor chronic musculoskeletal and neurological conditions. 


The challenge was to develop an investable proposition in the context of technology, applications, and the market.

Step Sense

Step sense is an AI software solution designed to interpret gait from video files and signpost metrics to diagnose, manage and monitor chronic musculoskeletal and neurological conditions. 


The challenge was to develop an investable proposition in the context of technology, applications, and the market.

Retinal Imaging Densitometer

The prototype retinal imaging densitometer was developed by Prof. Tom Margrain at Cardiff University and the UK Astronomy Technology Centre in Edinburgh. 


It uses  optical analysis technology developed for use in space to image metabolic reactions in the back of eye at a cellular level. 

Retinal Imaging Densitometer

The prototype retinal imaging densitometer was developed by Prof. Tom Margrain at Cardiff University and the UK Astronomy Technology Centre in Edinburgh.


It uses  optical analysis technology developed for use in space to image metabolic reactions in the back of eye at a cellular level. 

Retinal Imaging Densitometer

The prototype retinal imaging densitometer was developed by Prof. Tom Margrain at Cardiff University and the UK Astronomy Technology Centre in Edinburgh.


It uses  optical analysis technology developed for use in space to image metabolic reactions in the back of eye at a cellular level. 

Crucible Compactor

An innovative solution developed to enhance waste management efficiency, combines cutting-edge technology with practical design.

Crucible Compactor

An innovative solution developed to enhance waste management efficiency, combines cutting-edge technology with practical design.

Crucible Compactor

An innovative solution developed to enhance waste management efficiency, combines cutting-edge technology with practical design.

FAQ

FAQ

FAQ

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What services does Crucible Innovations offer?

Crucible innovations offers a focused range of services to ensure your product is fit for purpose by design, targeted to a receptive market and successfully comercialised.

How do you ensure the commercial viability of a product?

What is your approach to sustainable design?

Can you help with brand identity and strategy?

What prototyping techniques do you use?

How do you ensure a product is fit for purpose?

What services does Crucible Innovations offer?

Crucible innovations offers a focused range of services to ensure your product is fit for purpose by design, targeted to a receptive market and successfully comercialised.

How do you ensure the commercial viability of a product?

What is your approach to sustainable design?

Can you help with brand identity and strategy?

What prototyping techniques do you use?

How do you ensure a product is fit for purpose?

What services does Crucible Innovations offer?

Crucible innovations offers a focused range of services to ensure your product is fit for purpose by design, targeted to a receptive market and successfully comercialised.

How do you ensure the commercial viability of a product?

What is your approach to sustainable design?

Can you help with brand identity and strategy?

What prototyping techniques do you use?

How do you ensure a product is fit for purpose?

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OUR APPROACH

OUR APPROACH

OUR APPROACH

Commercialisation
Pathway ©

01
01
DESIGN & PROTOTYPE

Can I make it?

Design for manufacture

Transfer to manufacture

Warranties

Licenses

Supply Chain

Offshore vs Onshore

Compliance

02
02
FUNCTIONAL PROTOTYPES

Will it work?

Testing & Validation

Noninferiority against estabilished technologies

Robustness for use case

Additional feature requirements

03
03
MARKET VALIDATION

Will people buy it?

Commercial landscape

User Expectations

User Insights

Customer Discovery

Value Proposition

04
04
FTO SEARCH

How can I gain an advantage?

How can I gain an advantage?

IP Validation

Patents and Trademarks

Key points of differentiation

05
05
INVESTMENT READINESS

How will I fund it?

Addressable Market

Pitch Deck

Target Investors

Public / Private Sector Grants

Crowfunding Campaigns

Collaborations in Kind

CUSTOMER STORIES

CUSTOMER STORIES

CUSTOMER STORIES

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