The showcase is an ideal platform for inventors and will be a source of inspiration for those who want to see their ideas become a reality: 

As a mum of a very dribbly baby, Norma Irvine decided to develop a bib that would prevent the constant changing of her baby's clothes. The result is the dribble bib. Since 2002, Norma Irvine, the director and founder of Dribble Bibs has been working tirelessly to bring this innovative and unique baby product to the market.  First picked up by the renowned BBC programme Tomorrow’s World after Norma had filed her patent, Dribble Bibs gained its first national exposure.  Since then Norma has continued to develop the product, refining it and ensuring the highest safety standards, until now when it has been launched nationally and internationally.  ‘I believe Dribble Bibs are going to revolutionise the way we look after our children, and the way we dress them’, says Norma.  ‘This is the first bib of its kind to encompass beauty, comfort and function.’ Seewww.dribblebib.com for more information.

Alice Palmer graduated from Glasgow School of art in 2000 and has developed a new fabric, which has since caught the attention of major fashion houses. This knitted wire and silk material is durable and adaptable, allowing potential for clothing, fashion accessories, furnishings and lighting.

The innovative Flubble back float is an inflatable swim teaching aid. The patented Flubble is the most comfortable swimming teaching aid available to children aged between 2-6 years old, allowing complete control of body, arms and legs. The Flubble is being marketed world-wide. See www.flubble.org.uk for more information.