# Event Details - **Event Name**: Visiativ x Welsh ICE Inventors & Product Founders Challenge - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 19 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Wed, 19 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm - **Event Description**: A practical challenge for inventors, makers and product founders with early-stage physical product ideas.About this EventGot a product idea, invention or prototype you want to take further?The Visiativ x Welsh ICE Inventors & Product Founders Challenge is a practical opportunity for early-stage founders, inventors, makers, designers and innovation-led entrepreneurs to develop their idea, sharpen their pitch and access specialist product development support.Whether you have a rough sketch, a working prototype, a physical product idea or an early-stage business concept, this challenge is designed to help you explain your idea more clearly, explore your next steps and connect with people who can help you move it forward.This is not just a pitch competition. Selected finalists will receive support from Welsh ICE to prepare a strong 3-minute elevator pitch, before presenting their idea at a final competition day at Welsh ICE in Caerphilly.The challenge is delivered in partnership with Visiativ UK & Ireland, an official SOLIDWORKS reseller and digital design partner supporting product designers, engineers, manufacturers and hardware start-ups across the UK and Ireland.Who is this for?This challenge is for people with an idea for a physical product, invention, prototype or product-led business.You might be:an inventor with an idea you have been developinga founder working on a physical producta maker, designer, engineer or creative with a product conceptan early-stage business exploring product developmenta graduate or entrepreneur with an innovation-led ideasomeone who has built, sketched or imagined something and wants to know what comes nextYou do not need to have everything figured out. You do not need a polished business plan. You do not need to be ready to launch.You just need a product idea with potential and a willingness to pitch it.What selected finalists will receiveFinalists selected for the challenge will receive:free Welsh ICE support to develop a strong 3-minute elevator pitchaccess to a finalist pitch workshop on Wednesday 2 September 2026free coworking access at Welsh ICE on the competition daythe opportunity to access relevant Meet the Experts support on the morning of the competition day, where availablethe chance to pitch their idea to Welsh ICE, Visiativ and invited judges/supportersvisibility through Welsh ICE and partner channels, where appropriateThe final pitch day will take place at Welsh ICE, Ty Merlin, Caerphilly Business Park, Caerphilly, CF83 3GS on Wednesday 16 September 2026.Winner packageThe winner will receive:a 5-day Visiativ training course, understood to be worth approximately £1,900winner spotlighting through Visiativ’s network, including LinkedIn and/or website where appropriateWelsh ICE spotlighting and community visibilityaccess to relevant Welsh ICE support and wider ecosystem introductionsany additional support agreed by Welsh ICE and VisiativSOLIDWORKS Start-up Program eligibilityEligible entrants may also be able to access Visiativ’s 12-month free SOLIDWORKS package, subject to Visiativ’s usual eligibility criteria.The SOLIDWORKS for Startups Program is designed for early-stage hardware start-ups and product-led businesses. According to SOLIDWORKS, businesses usually need to meet the following criteria:you are designing and building a physical product with the aim of selling it in the marketyour company has less than £1 million in revenueyour company is no more than 5 years oldThrough Visiativ, eligible early-stage businesses may be able to access 12 months’ free SOLIDWORKS software, including SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD and related product development tools. Eligibility, access and availability are confirmed by Visiativ and are subject to their approval process.Please note: taking part in the challenge does not automatically guarantee access to the SOLIDWORKS Start-up Program. Visiativ will confirm eligibility directly with applicants where relevant.Key datesApplications open: July/August 2026Finalists selected by: Wednesday 19 August 2026Finalist pitch workshop: Wednesday 2 September 2026Final competition / pitch day: Wednesday 16 September 2026Location: Welsh ICE, Ty Merlin, Caerphilly Business Park, Caerphilly, CF83 3GSWhy apply?If you have an idea for a product, invention or prototype, this challenge can help you:explain your idea more clearlyunderstand how to pitch it in a simple and compelling wayconnect with founder support at Welsh ICElearn more about product design tools such as SOLIDWORKSaccess specialist support from Visiativ, where eligiblebuild confidence around your next stepput your idea in front of people who understand start-ups, product development and innovationThis is a great opportunity if your idea is still early, rough or developing. You do not need to have all the answers before applying.How to applyComplete the short application form and tell us about your product idea, invention, prototype or early-stage business concept.Applications will be reviewed, and selected finalists will be invited to take part in the pitch workshop and final competition day.Spaces for finalists are limited.Apply nowIf you have a product idea worth exploring, we would love to hear from you. To register interest, Reserve A Spot, and we'll be in touch.Bring the idea. Build the pitch. Take the next step. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/caerphilly/visiativ-x-welsh-ice-inventors-and-product-founders-challenge/100001994148923110 - **Event Categories**: contests, business, workshops, art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour - Location: Welsh ICE - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Caerphilly - **state**: WA - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Welsh ICE - **lat**: 51.5708885 - **long**: -3.2027568 - **full address**: Welsh ICE, Ty Merlin, Caerphilly, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Visiativ x Welsh ICE Inventors & Product Founders Challenge - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/b91bbead8e338962b48f1be4592235601e7977732d49e5a43e354384685b1475-rimg-w1200-h600-dc416095-gmir.jpg?v=1785055613 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Visiativ x Welsh ICE Inventors & Product Founders Challenge being held? - **A:** Visiativ x Welsh ICE Inventors & Product Founders Challenge takes place on Wed, 19 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Wed, 19 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm at Welsh ICE, Ty Merlin, Caerphilly, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Visiativ x Welsh ICE Inventors & Product Founders Challenge? - **A:** Visiativ x Welsh ICE Inventors & Product Founders Challenge is organized by Welsh ICE. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Visiativ x Welsh ICE Inventors & Product Founders Challenge is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Caerphilly, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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