Innovate

In this episode we talk to Paul Koshy of Koshy Associates as Paul describes about bringing innovators, investors and corporates together to create value.

Having worked 10 years in the technology commercialisation and innovation space, Koshy Associates help:

• Corporates and other large organisations cut through the noise in the innovation space to connect with innovative solutions that will make a material difference to their current needs and priorities;
• Market-ready innovative SMEs to engage with decision makers in corporates and other organisations. We work with leading edge innovative SMEs that back themselves if they can get in front of the right people in the right organisations;
• Earlier stage SMEs find with investors and strategic corporate partners to accelerate their journey to market.

In this episode, we talk to Gary Scott of Consult the Experts and DBN (Do Business Network)

During the interview we chat about:

• When Gary grows up and getting a propper job
• What DBN is about and why it works
• Innovation within DBN members
• Understanding and how to identify R&D

In this episode of 'Innovate' powered by LUMO we are joined by Jonathan Lamb, Chief Executive of the Entrepreneurs' forum working with the team and board of directors to drive the organisation forward into a new era.

During the interview Jonathan talks to us about:

• His career to date
• His role and what the Entrepreneurs Forum does
• How the members have adjusted during the Covid Lockdown
• How the Entrepreneurs Forum are adapting to the needs of its members
• and innovation

In this episode of Innovate powered by LUMO, We are joined Nevil Tynemouth Co-Founder of New Results. Having been involved with the launch of Dyson and BlackBerry in the UK and having worked as part of a FTSE100 management team for nearly a decade. Nevil is helping customers and clients by sharing his knowledge and personal experience alongside well researched, tested and highly effective training and development programmes. During today's episode Mel and Nevil chat about

• Lessons learned from launching the Blackberry device and taking customer understanding and expectations on board.
• Using professionals for a more efficient approach
• Innovation is everywhere, How professional services businesses have adapted during Covid-19

In this episode of Innovate powered by LUMO, we are joined by Paul Wealls founder of IOT North. During the chat we discuss:

• Understanding what IOT (Internet of Things) is
• Paul's journey and career
• IOT Meetups and how they have been impacted due to Covid-19
• R&D in the sector

Joe Routledge was recently asked to take part in a Factory Talk in association with Factory Now  and have allowed us to share the conversation with you.

if you are in the manufacturing industry make sure you check out www.mtdmfg.com/factorynow to get all the latest manufacturing insights and news from a range of members or if you’re interested in becoming a member yourself, drop us a message and we will put you in touch with the right contact.

In the second episode of 'Innovate' we are joined today by Roger Tipple, Innovation Consultant for Lumo.Tax.

During the episode Mel talks to Roger on:

• What patent box is
• Why a company should use patent box and the benefits behind using it
• Linking your patent box to your R&D claim
• Advice on how to get your producted patented

For our first episode, we are joined by the Queen of Innovation and Managing Director of Lumo, Joanne Warren.

In this episode, Joanne shares:

• A little about her journey to date, 20 years in the accountancy industry before the opportunity became available to follow her passion and the launch of LUMO.
• A brief overview of what R&D is
• A North East success story and how R&D claims had a direct result in the opening of it's new factory.

Innovation should be rewarded!!

The launch of the NEW podcast 'INNOVATE' looking world-leading technologies, mind-blowing scientific breakthroughs, and the latest digital innovations are what we live for. We get excited about them all.

In fact, we consider ourselves to be innovation’s number one fan. Not only do we love what it is you’re doing, but we actively support you by celebrating and sharing your innovations with HMRC to reward you for your hard work in the form of R&D tax credits.