Innovation Labs

So, that's it. All done. Everybody's finished their presentations and found out what Jem Stone really thought of them.

rechord's idea got the thumbs down, at least for now. It was disappointing but expected. Past experience, however, teaches us that something better than we'd hoped for usually comes along right after such a disappointment. And we have a fantastic solution to take to other potential clients after the 3-month embargo runs out.

No post-match analysis would be complete without thanking our mentors, including Nico, whose wine we finished off without realising that it wasn't on BBC expenses, and whose sleep deprivation we engendered. I have no idea what we'd have done without the supporting characters of Plot, who kept us going when we despaired, and encouraged us at exactly the right moments. Thanks also go to Ben who was a major help, even after the base/apex inversion incident. We owe you all a pint (or 2, or 3...)

We'd like to offer a hearty congratulations to those companies who did attract a commission from the wonderful Beeb. You are all thoroughly deserving, and we are genuinely pleased and excited for you. Good luck, and let us know when the prototypes are finished because it will be great to play with them after such tantalising presentations.

Here's to next year...