About iiLab
By merging the financial expertise of interactive investor and the innovation framework of L Marks, we have developed the interactive investor iiLab.
iiLab is a ten-week programme which enables suppliers and product developers to trial products, receive expert mentoring and gain insights from subject matter experts.
interactive investor is dedicated to fostering innovation and actively seeking transformative solutions to enhance their customer experience. interactive investor welcome suppliers who can bring ideas relating to customer empowerment, financial security, and the refinement of the ii experience. ii are also open to exploring any other avenues that could push towards further innovation.
Thriving on pioneer spirit since 1995, interactive investor is an award-winning online investment platform.
iiLab will focus on key innovation opportunities
iiLab by interactive investor will focus on innovations within the financial sector, complementing the ongoing efforts that are already embedded into ii. interactive investor welcome suppliers who can bring ideas relating to customer empowerment, financial security, and the refinement of the ii experience.
Timeline*
| Date | What is happening |
|---|---|
4 December 2023 | Applications open |
28 January 2024 | Applications close |
w/c 15 April 2024 | Programme live |
w/c 24 June 2024 | Programme End |
*dates are subject to change
Programme Benefits
Suppliers selected to participate in iiLab will work closely with key ii stakeholders throughout the process and will benefit from:
- Dedicated mentorship from senior executives within interactive investor
- Gain insights from subject matter experts in the financial sector
- Opportunity to test your solution in a live customer environment
- A chance to visit the interactive investor offices
- Access to investors from L Marks
- No relocation required
- Interactive investor will not take a minimum equity stake for participation
FAQs
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Who are L Marks and what is their role in the programme?
L Marks has launched over 90 innovation programmes in Europe, Asia and North America. Working with partners that include BMW, Lloyd’s of London, and United Utilities, L Marks has created the UK’s largest network of corporate innovation labs and is becoming recognised as the most trusted partner for corporate innovation.
Their award-winning Open Innovation programmes harness global entrepreneurial ecosystems and create the framework for collaboration to embed proven technologies into business operations that generate efficiencies, design new product offerings, and improve customer experience.
Within L Marks’ New Ventures unit, the corporate workforce is transformed through equipping and empowering employees to generate new solutions for the organisation, creating a successful culture of innovation. Innovative ideas are developed into market-validated and revenue-generating businesses.
Through integrating new technologies and inspiring an entrepreneurial ethos, L Marks is establishing innovation as a key characteristic across their partners’ businesses, driving a dynamic culture and, ultimately, fuelling growth.
