Innovation may be defined as exploiting new ideas leading to the creation of a new product, process or service.

It is not just the invention of a new idea that is important, but it is actually "bringing it to market", putting into practice and exploiting it in a manner that leads to new products, services or systems that add value or improve quality. Innovation also means exploiting new technology and employing out-of-the-box thinking to generate new value and to bring about significant changes, patient benefit, cost savings and revenue within the organisation and wider NHS.

The first thing to do is not to tell anyone about your idea. This can harm the potential of your idea to be commercialised and taken to market.   Contact your Innovation Manager to arrange to meet to discuss in confidence your idea whether it be product or service.

All employees of UH Bristol are subject to the Intellectual Property Policy of the Trust. In most cases your concept is automatically the property of the Trust. However, as the inventor, if there is any financial return from the development of your idea then you may be entitled to a share.
Please read a copy of the Trust Intellectual Property Policy, or speak directly to the Innovations Manager  regarding ownership of any new ideas.