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.
Tom's Studio
Developing the studio pen. Supported by European Regional Development Funding (ERDF).
Tom’s Studio is a Dorset business run by craftsman, Tom Gyr. Tom makes and sells handmade high-end calligraphy pens to a global customer market – his pens are known for selling out in minutes!
Each unique piece is the result of experimentation with mixed material resins and all creations are zero waste.
AUB Innovation worked with Tom to support the research and development of a new range, The Studio Pen, launched at the British Craft Pavilion as part of London Design Fair (2017) and the Chelsea Flower Show (2018). Tom also made use of the specialist equipment at AUB in our digital fabrication workshop through a prototyping Access Voucher.
With the help of an AUB-ERDF Innovation Voucher, Tom was able to develop his capabilities in small-batch production by bringing more specialist processes in-house.
The final product, The Studio Pen, is now available to buy.
European Regional Development Funds
This project is supported through match-funding by the England European Regional Development Funds Growth Programme 2014-2020. This fund was established by the European Union to help local areas stimulate their economic development. This investment will help to support innovation, businesses, skills and employment to improve local growth and create jobs. For more information visit www.gov.uk/european-growth-funding.
Explore the Innovation Studio
Events, lectures and workshops
A series of workshops and lectures for industry professionals to develop innovation and creative capabilities.
Projects
Take a look at some of our recent collaborative projects with external partners and businesses
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.