How to Apply
The Innovation Labs Introductory Days
Introductory events were held in Bradford on November 1st, London on NOvember 18th and 25th, and Manchester on November 28th. Each event featured presentations from BBC executives about the Labs process and BBC Internet Strategy, from external speakers about current innovation projects and from BBC Audience Research about the UK internet audience.
We are currently compiling the presentations from these events and will be putting them online soon.
If I was unable to attend the introductory event, can I still apply for the Lab?
Yes.
How focused and resolved should the proposal concepts be?
We expect a range of project proposals at different stages of development. Some of the accepted ideas may be reasonably mature, with preliminary designs or rough prototypes already built while others may be at a more embryonic stage.
Will applicants be tied to their original proposals?
Teams will have the scope to make significant changes to their projects during the Lab; the purpose of the process is that teams should test and challenge their ideas, working with peers and mentors to revise and refine them.
What are the selection criteria?
Is the project innovative?
Is it aligned with a clear user need?
Is the project appropriate to the BBC?
Is there another development route if the BBC does not commission the project?
Does the team have a credible track record of creativity, innovation and professional production in relevant media?
Who is on the selection panel?
The selection panel will include representatives from the BBC, funding agencies and regional delivery bodies.
What is the deadline for applications?
Applications should be submitted on the Labs application form using these forms:
London & Yorkshire Labs application form
North-West Labs application form
Please suffix the file name with your region (Lon/NWest/Yorks) company or operating name, eg: if your company were the BBC and based in London, the file name would be: applicationformlabsLonBBC.doc
Applications must be submitted by email to innovation.labs@bbc.co.uk. The deadlines for each region are:
Yorkshire: by 5pm on Monday, 12th December, 2005
London: by 5pm on Monday, 19th December, 2005
North-West: by 5pm on Monday, 9th January, 2006