Preparing for Manufacture
You’ve built a working prototype, now it’s time to take it to market.
Preparing for Manufacture is an intensive one-day programme designed for hardware innovators and product-based businesses who are ready to scale production. You’ll gain the practical know-how, supplier connections, and manufacturing strategy you need to move from small runs to full-scale production with confidence.
What you'll learn
Scaling from Prototype to Production
Go beyond the basics with strategies for batch production, tooling, and assembly. Learn how to avoid common pitfalls that can cause costly delays.
Manufacturing Readiness Review
Work with our product experts to assess your design, identify production risks, and finalise the technical details that manufacturers need.
Supply Chain & Supplier Management
Understand how to source the right partners, build strong relationships, and negotiate effectively, while keeping quality and timelines on track.
Product Compliance & Quality Assurance
Get clear on the certifications, testing, and QA processes required to launch in your target market.
Sustainable Manufacturing Choices
Make informed decisions on materials, processes, and suppliers that align with your environmental goals without compromising on quality or cost.
Why should you join?
Expert Insights:
Hear from industry experts in product prototyping and manufacturing.
One-to-One Advice:
Get personalised feedback and answers to your manufacturing questions and challenges from experienced professionals.
Peer Learning:
Connect with fellow participants who are also navigating the product development process. Share experiences, learn from others, and build a supportive network.
World-Class Facilities:
Experience the state-of-the-art product prototyping facilities at Plus X Innovation Slough. See firsthand how ideas are transformed into physical products.
This programme is delivered in partnership with:
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The people I have met here make it a dream coming in a few times a week! I don't see myself being able to go back to working from home the same way I did before coming to Plus X Innovation, I don't think I could leave the sense of community behind. It really is something everyone who is working from home should try!
Central Research Laboratory has contributed to our journey in many ways: access to a network, manufacturing, procurement services, and workshop facilities. CRL enables us to feel like a slightly bigger company than we would otherwise be if left to our own devices. Being here at CRL as a cohort member, makes it feel a lot more real and plugged in into the ecosystem.
Besides the workshop facilities, the best thing about working in the Brighton hub has got to be being able to collaborate with people in the same building as you. The variety of expertise and experience in the building is awesome.
We could not be in a better place to grow as a company. We get amazing support from the Plus X Innovation staff, plus collaboration opportunities with the other inspiring residents and companies. We feel like we’re living in the future of workplaces in the present and that is pretty damn cool.
Through my time at Plus X Innovation my business has turned from a student project into a registered R&D company. My favourite thing about being at Plus X Brighton is having a mini family in the office and a beautiful space to be the best you and make the best connections.
To be eligible for selection you must:
- Have a business registered in London, UK. Or, registered elsewhere but must have a London operating address
- Participating in this activity contributes to your Minimal Financial Assistance (MFA) allowance. Your business must have not exceeded maximum level of Minimal Financial Assistance (MFA) which is maximum of £315,000 in any 3-year period.
- Have a hardware business
