Overview
The Innovation Studio operates as a lab for creative technologies, a nucleus for start-ups and enterprises, and an industry engagement hub.
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Industry-engagement and our strong maker culture puts collaboration at the heart of everything we do.
Projects
Check out some of our recent collaborative projects with external partners to get an idea of how AUB supports the creative and digital, manufacturing, health, and leisure industries.
With AUB's state-of-the-art facilities we're proud to be able to support a wide range of projects. From helping kick-start creative careers and businesses, to developing prototypes in both digital and physical mediums, our links with Industry have never been stronger.
Kick-starting creative careers and businesses
LoveLove Film
Developing an IP animation and production pipeline. Supported by European Regional Development Funding (ERDF).
Treehouse Digital
Developing a short horror film, ‘Treaters’. Supported by European Regional Development Funding (ERDF).
Small Fry Animation
Founded by AUB graduate David Blanche, Small Fry Animation are a boutique studio that pride themselves on their creative design
RUHM
Ruhm is a start-up company based in Dorset that create design-led pre-fabricated spaces for outside the home.
Prototyping and testing
Lush
Using digital fabrication to test package-free ideas. Supported by European Regional Development Funding (ERDF).
The Syrup Room
Testing new capabilities in Digital Fabrication. Supported by European Regional Development Funding (ERDF).
Access Lifts
Access Lifts is a specialist firm in central Dorset offering a wide range of access solutions for different modes of transport.
Barista & Co
Barista and Co are a Dorset company who design and produce coffee makers and accessories to UK and international markets.
Cyclopic
Developing e-Cyclopic, the world’s first spokeless foldable bike. Supported by European Regional Development Funding (ERDF).
IoT Solutions Group
Developing an MVP device for the internet of things. Supported by European Regional Development Funding (ERDF).
Odyssey Innovation
Developing proof of concept recycled marine plastic handplanes. Supported by European Regional Development Funding (ERDF).
Agile Planet
Graduate start-up Agile Planet have developed an innovative burner for producing biochar.
Sling Studio
Developing Dorset-inspired textiles. Supported by European Regional Development Funding (ERDF).
Foam Forge
Waste foam is a significant issue and currently goes straight into landfill in the UK.
Tom's Studio
Tom’s Studio is a Dorset business run by craftsman, Tom Gyr. Tom makes and sells handmade high-end calligraphy pens to a global
Digital technology development
Dorset Creative
Supporting MedTech innovation through digital fabrication. Supported by European Regional Development Funding (ERDF).
Squidsoup
Suidsoup is a UK-based international group of artists, researchers, technologists and designers working
Studio Wood
James Wood, founder of Studio Wood in Bournemouth, Dorset is an industrial designer whose company focuses
RUHM
Ruhm is a start-up company based in Dorset that create design-led pre-fabricated spaces for outside the home.
Research and product development
4IR.UK British Systems
Product labelling for a new Industrial Internet of Things device. Supported by European Regional Development Funding (ERDF).
RNLI International
AUB Innovation have been working with RNLI’s international team on R&D projects.
Tom's Studio
Tom’s Studio is a Dorset business run by craftsman, Tom Gyr. Tom makes and sells handmade high-end calligraphy pens to a global
Pongoose
Pongoose is a Dorset climbing brand and specialist supplier of climbing equipment.
Net Sensors
Net Sensors is a manufacturing and service business for companies developing Internet of Things products.
Foam Forge
Waste foam is a significant issue and currently goes straight into landfill in the UK.
Sofia Romero
Sofia Romero Gutierrez is an AUB Costume and Performance Design graduate (2017).
Aetha Design
Aetha Design are a product design company based in Poole, Dorset.
Design
LV=
LV= also known as Liverpool Victoria, is an insurance company with headquarters in Bournemouth, Dorset.
Curamicus
Developing wearable MedTech for the elderly market. Supported by European Regional Development Funding (ERDF).
RNLI Innovation 'Design Out Drowning'
AUB Innovation have been working with the RNLI in response to their nationwide design challenge ‘Design Out Drowning’.
Kindred Design
Experimenting with CNC routing in furniture design. Supported by European Regional Development Funding (ERDF).
Knowledge exchange and collaboration
Creative Exchange 2020: Portrait of a Graduate
The Creative Exchange exhibitions are a showcase of AUB’s knowledge exchange activities...
Creative Exchange Exhibition
This exhibition ran from 15th December 2017 to February 15th 2018 and showcased collaborative projects between AUB and industry.
Bournemouth Emerging Acts Fringe
Bournemouth Emerging Arts Fringe, better known as ‘BEAF’ is a collective of artists collaborating with local communities
RUHM
Ruhm is a start-up company based in Dorset that create design-led pre-fabricated spaces for outside the home.
Explore the Innovation Studio
Events, lectures and workshops
A series of workshops and lectures for industry professionals to develop innovation and creative capabilities.
Supporting Dorset Business
AUB and ERDF are making a significant investment in supporting Dorset businesses
Collaborate with us
There are many ways to work with us – we can give you access to our equipment and expertise
Associate Programme
Our Associate Programme offers membership of our Innovation Studio to regional businesses seeking research and development support.
Residency Programme
Our Residency Programme offers membership of our Innovation Studio individuals, start-ups and SMEs developing new products or services.
Industry-standard resources
The Innovation Studio features state-of-the-art equipment and digital resources, and the latest manufacturing technology.