We're really pleased to announce the 2008 BBC Innovation Labs. This year sees some changes to the way the process works, but also widens the geographical area to include Wales and the West Midlands. The Innovation Labs will run in;
Scotland North West England North East England Wales & West Midlands The biggest change you'll see is that at the end of each lab, those companies who win commissions will know how much they are being commissioned for before they leave, within one week of the lab they'll have agreed milestones for delivery with their commissioner, and within two weeks the PO will be raised. We're really lucky this year to have some fantastic briefs; for the first time as well as reading about the them on this site and coming to the Launch Days ( http://open.bbc.co.uk/labs/2008_launch_days_1.php)- you can also watch a short video of each commissioner talking about their area of responsibility and what they want to get from labs this year. Take a look at the briefs now - http://open.bbc.co.uk/labs/2008_the_brief.php So what's next? The most important thing to do right now is to make sure you register and come along to the Launch Days - http://open.bbc.co.uk/labs/2008_launch_days_1.php. These one day events will make sure that you know exactly what's going on where, and will give you the edge you need to make sure your application is successful. If you have any questions about the process at all, or you want to chat through your idea then please feel free to contact us - http://open.bbc.co.uk/labs/contact_us.php m _______________________ Matthew Cashmore Development Producer BBC Future Media & Technology, Research and Innovation BC5C3, Broadcast Centre, Media Village, W12 7TP T: 020 8008 3959 (02 83959) M: 07711 913241 (072 83959)
