i have an excellent idea, which i want to take further. i have
approached afew invention companies but to no avail. i want to know if
there are any competitions taking place in the uk, that turn
innovative ideas into reality.eg best idea competition or innovative
idea of the year competition.
i just want to know about competitions in the uk not in the states.

Hi

There is the British Invention Show. This has awards for the best
invention in a range of categories.

Consumer - Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze
Leisure - Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze
Industrial - Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze
International Invention of the year - Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze
Design Awards - Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze
Invention of the year -  Overall Winner
 
More information can be found on:
- http://www.britishinventionshow.com

Then there's the "British Female Inventors and Innovators Awards"
This is an annual event.
However next week, there's a free consultation day:
- http://www.ideas21.co.uk/591

And, if you are up in the North West (of England), there's the "Ideas
North West", who is a group of inventors based in the NW of England to
wish to proactively help each other develop and exploit their
inventions. They are worth contacting.
- http://www.ideasnorthwest.co.uk/

Ratty