National Help
The Design Council helps businesses and other organisations understand the practical power of design and harness it effectively as part of their strategy. By working directly with businesses, the Design Council is aiming to demonstrate the methods and processes behind design success, making them easier for other companies to adopt. Details can be found on:  www.designcouncil.org.uk.

Business Link provides practical and easy to use information and support for SMEs on a wide range of issues including innovation and product development.  Business Link Exploit Your Ideas Section

Local Help
Most regions have universities that are interested in collaborating with businesses. And it needn't be expensive. Collaboration between small business and universities has often helped a product idea become commercial reality quickly and efficiently. But collaborations are not quick fixes and tend to work best as long-term relationships.

Online Help
The DTI has a website devoted to innovation which includes case studies of companies that have successfully exploited new ideas. www.innovation.gov.uk.