Mousetrap Innovation
Provides end-to-end innovation consultancy, rapid prototyping, and 3D printer reselling services to accelerate concept-to-capability for startups and SMEs.
- CEO / Founder
- Iain R. Duncan
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Bootstrapped
Technology & Products
Key Products
Innovation & Mentoring Consultancy; Rapid Prototyping & Design Services; 3D Printer Reselling (Ultimaker, Zmorph, RepRap); FabLab/Makerspace Sponsorship & Training
Technological Advantage
CLAIMED: Full concept-to-capability service integrating mentoring, design, and prototyping. VERIFIED: Approved reseller for multiple desktop/prosumer 3D printer brands; sponsors FabLab Essex. DEFENSIBILITY: Low (service-based, replicable model, relies on founder expertise and local network).
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces product development risk and time-to-market by combining hands-on engineering consultancy, in-house prototyping, and accessible 3D printing hardware, enabling clients to iterate rapidly without heavy capital expenditure.
How They Differentiate
Unlike large-scale automated service bureaus (Protolabs, Hubs), Mousetrap Innovation offers a highly personalized, hands-on consultancy and mentoring approach tailored to early-stage startups and SMEs, combined with direct hardware reselling and community maker-space integration.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Startups, SMEs, engineering teams, and educational/maker communities
Industry Verticals
Engineering; Defense; Startups & SMEs; Education & Maker Community
Competitors
Protolabs; Hubs; Local UK prototyping consultancies
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Founded in 2013 by Iain R. Duncan C.Eng MIET following a successful career at the forefront of Technology and Entrepreneurship.
Major Milestones
Founded in 2013 by Iain R. Duncan; Established in-house prototyping and design facility; Became approved reseller for Ultimaker, Zmorph, and RepRap 3D printers; Sponsor and operational partner for FabLab Essex